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commericial license for drone pesticide aplication #892520

Asked February 10, 2025, 4:38 PM EST

What is needed to obtain a commercial aerial applicator license to operate a drone. what study material ansd test need to be taken. Where and when in Sioux County can I do this?

Sioux County Iowa

Expert Response

Good afternoon Brett,

Thank you for contacting AnswerLine. 

This article may help get you started: https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/cropnews/2020/03/legally-operating-drone-agriculture-industry

I believe Category 11 - Aerial Application on this page is what you need: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/psep/commercial-pesticide-applicator-information#:~:text=Commercial%2C%20Noncommercial%2C%20and%20Public%20Applicators,certified%20to%20do%20the%20job.

You may want to consult with Kathy Wilson, our Pesticide Safety Education Coordinator. She can be reached at<personal data hidden>. 

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