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flag Canada approves only one drone-applied pesticide; others remain unapproved despite U.S. approval and growing farmer use.

flag Five years after Canadian farmers and pesticide companies requested federal approval for drone-based pesticide applications, only one product—Harvest Miracle, a copper sulphate fungicide—is approved. flag The Pest Management Regulatory Agency and Transport Canada are overseeing the process, with the PMRA facing challenges due to unique drone rotor wind patterns affecting spray drift. flag While the U.S. has approved such use, CropLife Canada says Canada is lagging. flag Despite no formal approval, some farmers are reportedly using drones for pesticides, potentially violating regulations. flag A new license allows limited beyond-visual-line-of-sight flights, but no specific category exists for pesticide application, requiring special permits for legal use. flag Drones are already common for seeding and fertilizing, which don’t need PMRA approval.

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