Agricultural Drone Regulations by Country
Agricultural Drone Regulations by Country — FAA, EASA, ANAC, DGCA, CAAC & more
Country-by-country guide to agricultural drone regulations: registration, pilot licensing, BVLOS approvals, spray-drone rules, chemistry authorisations and import routes across the USA, EU, Brazil, India, China and more.
Frequently asked questions
Drone class, pilot licensing, BVLOS permissions, spray-drone chemistry approvals and import routes vary significantly by country. Use these overviews to scope your RFQ, then a dedicated sourcing specialist matches the destination country against qualified global manufacturers.
North America
FAA — 14 CFR Part 107
Under 55 lb (25 kg) under Part 107; heavier and spray-drones under Part 137 with waivers.
Transport Canada — CARs Part IX
Basic and Advanced Operations for 250 g–25 kg. Above 25 kg or spraying: SFOC.
AFAC — NOM-107-SCT3-2019
RPAS I (≤2 kg), II (2–25 kg), III (>25 kg). Spray drones typically RPAS II/III.
Europe
South America
South Asia
East Asia
Oceania
Southern Africa
East Africa
Middle East
Southeast Asia
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