Above The Fields: Understanding Drone Regulations in Crop Protection
Effective pest management is a vital component of crop production. On the Prairies, ground spraying equipment and fixed-wing piloted aircraft have traditionally been used to apply pesticides in fields. The fixed-wing piloted aircrafts have also been used for pesticide application in non-crop areas such as mosquito larvicide, industrial sites and forestry applications. In recent years, drone application of pesticides has become increasingly popular.