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Agrii secures CAA approval for drone application trials

News - 23.04.26

Agrii secures CAA approval for drone application trials

We have secured authorisation from the Civil Aviation Authority to operate application drones up to 103kg Maximum Takeoff Weight under an Operating Safety Case.

This is a significant step forward for our R&D programme. It enables our team to carry out structured, field-based trials across our network, assessing where drone application can deliver practical value on farm.

Our focus will be on:

  • Application efficacy and spray deposition alongside product choice
  • Operational performance and repeatability compared with conventional application methods
  • Defining where this technology is fit for purpose within arable and horticultural systems

Alongside this work, we are aligning closely with Agrii teams in Poland and Romania to share learning and ensure a consistent, evidence-led approach across the Origin Enterprises Plc group.

This is about building a clear understanding of where drone-based application can support agronomy in practice, and where it does not.

Thanks to Flói Ltd for consultancy support and Drone Ag Limited for training and advice.

Andrew Lowe - Agronomist & Drone Pilot
Lucy Cottingham - UK Digital Agronomy Development Manager
Jonathan Trotter - Technology Trials Manager
Kostia Karpenko - Field Operator

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