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Policy and regulatory updates for ag drone operators.
What's changing in Washington, and what it means for your operation.
New Southern Border Drone Restriction Leaves Ag Spray Drone Operators Without a Path to Fly
Altus Ag supports the security mission and calls on DOT, DHS and CBP to create a defined approval pathway for licensed agricultural applicators inside the year-long border flight restriction.
Read articleThe Fine Print That Saves Ag Drone Operators Money: How the New Drone Tariffs Actually Treat Agricultural Equipment
Buried in the proclamation's technical annexes is a carve-out that matters a lot to this industry, and one that most of the early coverage missed entirely.
Read articleFCC Seeks Comment on Banning Foreign "Military-Grade" Drones: What Ag Spray Drone Operators Need to Know
The FCC has proposed treating certain foreign-produced agricultural spray drones as "military-grade" equipment, primarily because they can dispense pesticides.
Read articleNew Tariffs on Drones and Drone Components: What Ag Aviation Operators Should Know
A tiered tariff structure on imported drones and parts, reduced rates for allied nations, and what it means for spray drones over 25 kg.
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