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Farm Drones: Freedom or Risk? | Auckland News
Farmers are set to get a major regulatory break starting mid-2027, with the government eliminating certification requirements for agricultural drones used in pesticide and fertilizer spraying—just a pre-flight notification to the Civil Aviation Authority will suffice. Designed to slash bureaucratic hurdles and boost adoption, the move assumes these operations are low-risk and safety protocols remain intact. But aviation experts warn: these drones can be large, fast, and dangerous if they malfunction, risking injury, environmental harm, or even death. Overseas incidents have already sparked…
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