Agency says Washington company conducted unauthorized fertilizer application flights without required certification The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a civil penalty of $289,215 against Gorge Drones of Stevenson, Washington, alleging the company conducted unauthorized agricultural drone operations in early 2025. According to the FAA, the proposed … [Read more...] about FAA Proposes Civil Penalty Against Drone Operator for Alleged Agricultural Flight Violations
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Military or Farm Tool? FCC’s Proposed Drone Categories Blur the Line
FCC proposal aimed at foreign "military-grade" drones could also affect agricultural spray platforms, highlighting emerging policy questions. When the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced on July 21 that it was seeking public comment on whether to prohibit the importation and sale of additional categories of foreign-produced "military-grade" drones, most attention … [Read more...] about Military or Farm Tool? FCC’s Proposed Drone Categories Blur the Line
American Drone Network and BRANDT Partner to Advance Agricultural Drone Spraying
Collaboration focuses on improving application efficiency, product performance, and pilot training American Drone Network (ADN) has announced a new partnership with BRANDT to support agricultural drone operations. The agreement focuses on improving how crop inputs perform when applied by drones. It also aims to help pilots work more efficiently in the field. The companies … [Read more...] about American Drone Network and BRANDT Partner to Advance Agricultural Drone Spraying
Chemitek Solar Develops Drone-Compatible Cleaning Solution for Agrivoltaic Systems
Portuguese manufacturer Chemitek Solar has announced the development of its Drone AgroPV Cleaning Agent, a specialized biodegradable cleaning solution engineered for drone-based cleaning of agrivoltaic (AgroPV) installations. The product addresses complex maintenance challenges in environments where solar energy production and agricultural activities operate … [Read more...] about Chemitek Solar Develops Drone-Compatible Cleaning Solution for Agrivoltaic Systems
Agricultural Drones Take Flight: DJI Report Reveals Rapid Industry Growth Despite Persistent Challenges
The global agricultural drone industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with adoption rates soaring as regulatory frameworks mature and technology advances. According to DJI Agriculture's fourth annual Agricultural Drone Industry Insight Report, unveiled at Brazil's Agrishow 2025, agricultural drones have become essential farm equipment worldwide, transforming traditional … [Read more...] about Agricultural Drones Take Flight: DJI Report Reveals Rapid Industry Growth Despite Persistent Challenges
