Prohibition on aerial spraying and agricultural application

Verified from official sources
101.15(c)Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026

In plain language

You are not allowed to use a drone for agricultural spraying, topdressing, or spreading toxic pest-control agents under standard Part 101 rules.

Requirement as structured

A person operating an unmanned aircraft must not conduct aerial spraying, aerial topdressing, or the application of aerial vertebrate toxic agents.

Original regulatory text

(c) The person who operates an unmanned aircraft must not carry out aerial spraying, aerial topdressing or application of aerial vertebrate toxic agent.