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Spring Is Here: Are You Ready to Fly Your Drone Legally?

By Dick Charlson posted on May 11, 2026 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

Spring has arrived and drones are back in the sky. Before you launch, it’s important to make sure you’re operating within the law.

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Getting Started with Drones for Pesticide Applications

By Tana Haugen-Brown and Sally Raymond posted on April 18, 2025 | Posted in Crop Protection, Precision Agriculture

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

Before you can use a UAV for pesticide application, you’ll need to meet several important license or certification related requirements. Here’s what you need to know.

FAA Violation in Florida Serves as Cautionary Tale for Drone Pilots

By Noah Newman posted on July 11, 2024 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

A large drone dealer in Florida allegedly violated several FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) regulations in a case that serves as a harsh reminder to be up to speed on rules and required paperwork before flying drones.

Change to FAA Regulation Allows 1 Operator to Fly 3 Sprayer Drones

FFA regulation exemption for U.S.-based drone maker allows 1 person to operate 3 drones in a swarm, a 3-fold increase in productivity

By Dan Crummett posted on March 28, 2024 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

The FAA recently granted Texas-based drone manufacturer Hylio a regulatory exemption that allows 1 operator to simultaneously pilot 3 heavy-lift drones instead of requiring an operator and observer per 1 drone over 55 pounds.

4 Things to Know about Using Drones for Spraying Pesticides

June 27, 2023 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Agronomy E-update

There is a good deal of interest in using drones, also called unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for the application of pesticides.

FAA Finalizes Rules for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems

June 22, 2016 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

The Federal Aviation Administration has finalized the first operational rules for routine commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems, opening pathways towards fully integrating UAS into the nation's airspace.

Ruling Says FAA Rules Apply to Small Drones

November 21, 2014 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

The government has the power to hold drone operators accountable when they operate the remote-control aircraft recklessly, a federal safety board ruled Tuesday in a setback to small drone operators chafing under Federal Aviation Administration restrictions.

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Items Tagged with 'faa'

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Spring Is Here: Are You Ready to Fly Your Drone Legally?

Getting Started with Drones for Pesticide Applications

FAA Violation in Florida Serves as Cautionary Tale for Drone Pilots

Change to FAA Regulation Allows 1 Operator to Fly 3 Sprayer Drones

4 Things to Know about Using Drones for Spraying Pesticides

FAA Finalizes Rules for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Ruling Says FAA Rules Apply to Small Drones

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