Unmanned Aircraft Systems

01. Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle (UAV); Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). This section applies to all pesticide applications conducted using unmanned aircraft vehicles/systems. (7-1-26) a. It is prohibited to apply any pesticide by UAS without first obtaining an applicator license with the AU category. (7-1-26) b. A person piloting or operating UAS is considered the applicator. (7-1-26) c. The licensed pesticide applicator must be on site during the application. (7-1-26) d. UAS applications are subject to all other aerial application requirements of this rule. (7-1-26) e. All UAS operations for pesticide application must also comply with other applicable state or federal regulations, such as any requirements and certifications issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). (7-1-26) 402. – 449. (RESERVED)