Unmanned Aerial System Task Force Training Material Recommendations

VIEW UAS TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT

Background

Pesticide applications using Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) are taking place across the United States, but there are no standard training materials available to inform applicators of the regulations, risks, and best practices. Some states/tribes are lumping UAS operators into the certification category for aerial applicators, who traditionally use fixed wing aircraft or helicopters, even though the study material(s) do not include UAS technologies. Some states/tribes are placing UAS operators in a separate certification category, and considering inclusion of other autonomous application devices such as ground rigs and/or watercraft that are operated remotely.

About the UAS Task Force

The Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Task Force was convened under the auspices of the Pesticide
Educational Resources Collaborative (PERC) to:

--Recommend learning objectives and content that could be included so certification
authorities can assess potential applicators accurately;

--Identify nationally applicable regulations, risks of concern, and best practices related
to the application of pesticides using an UAS;

--Determine what type of educational materials that may be useful to states, tribes, and
territories with certification authority in order to properly certify applicators using an
UAS for pesticide applications.

To read the full report, click here. To learn more, please contact PERCsupport@ucdavis.edu.