Introduction
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are increasingly used by farmers for a large host of agricultural activities including pesticide application. Farmers indeed should be enabled to take advantage of new technologies that bring about labour-savings, better precision and reduced operator exposure to pesticide spray.
However, it is important these innovations are also used correctly and responsibly to protect operators, bystanders and the environment. This guidance document aims to provide recommendations on the knowledge and skills required of UAV or drone operators to be licensed to operate pesticide application safely and effectively.