2025-16278Notice

Farmers Seek FAA Pass to Spray Crops with Free-Flying Drones

Published Date: 8/26/2025

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Summary

Agri Spray Drones LLC asked the FAA to ease some drone rules so they can fly their farming drones more easily. This change could help farmers use drones faster and cheaper for spraying crops. If approved, it might speed up drone farming and save money for those in agriculture.

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Farm Drone Rules May Be Relaxed

If you are a farmer or run an agricultural business, Agri Spray Drones LLC asked the FAA to relax some Federal Aviation Regulations so they can fly farming drones more easily. If the FAA approves the petition, farmers could spray crops faster and at lower cost, which may speed up adoption of drone farming and save money for people in agriculture.

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8/26/2025

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