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For EU techno farmers: As much of a bureaucratic monster the EU is, using drones to spray stuff here is possible. As per answer of the commission, spraying is c
by niemandhier 2y ago
For EU techno farmers:
As much of a bureaucratic monster the EU is, using drones to spray stuff here is possible.
As per answer of the commission, spraying is consider aerial application and thus per se allowed in cases where aerial application would be allowed.
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/E-9-2024-000920-ASW_EN.pdf https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/E-9-2024-00092...
There is no blanket permit, one has to apply using pre defined risk assessments ( PDRAs ) and provide suitable operational procedures.
You can hire some consultants to do the paperwork for about 2k€
https://eudroneport.com/flight-authorisations/pdras/ https://eudroneport.com/flight-authorisations/pdras/.
Currently the horizons projects ICAERUS2, SPADE3, and CHAMELEON4 are investigating agricultural drones, legislation will probably be amended once they conclude.