In Russia, the experimental legal regime (EPR) for the use of agrodrones may be extended until 2029, and the number of participating regions may also be increased. The corresponding draft resolution was prepared by the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation. The document is published on the portal of regulatory legal acts and is at the stage of public discussion.
The use of drones in agriculture is economically beneficial and very effective, said Sergey Mitin, First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on Agrarian and Food Policy and Environmental Management. He supported the initiative of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation.
Agrodrones save energy — 2-3 times less of it is spent. They are able to cover large areas, including those where agricultural machinery cannot reach.
About the experiment with the use of agrodrones
The EPR was launched in 2023 for a period of 3 years to test the capabilities of drones in agriculture.
Which regions of Russia participate in it:
- Новосибирская область
- Нижегородская область
- Воронежская область
- Саратовская область
- Волгоградская область
- Астраханская область
- Липецкая область
- Тамбовская область
- Республика Татарстан
- Алтайский край
- Ставропольский край
According to the draft government decree, the experiment may be extended to the Krasnoyarsk Territory, Tomsk, Irkutsk, Kaliningrad, Orenburg, Chelyabinsk and Omsk regions.
What UAVs can be used?
Operators of agrodrones must adhere to the EPR rules. The drone can be launched to a height of no more than 15 m, while its speed should not exceed 16 m/s.
In addition, the drone for performing agricultural work must be equipped with the following systems: emergency flight termination, avoidance of collisions with obstacles, flight zone restriction, protection against fuel spillage (if the drone is equipped with an internal combustion engine). All agrodrones are subject to mandatory registration.
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