# Drone spraying rules by country

> Is spraying crops with a drone legal where you work? Authorities, permits and operating limits for agricultural spray drones in 20 countries, with official links.

- Canonical URL: https://pulvecast.com/spray-drone-rules
- Language: en
- Last updated: 2026-09-19
- Path: Home › Drone spraying rules by country
- Site guide for agents: https://pulvecast.com/llms.txt

Spraying crop protection products with a drone needs an aviation permit and, in most countries, an agricultural or pesticide authorisation too. Each page summarises the rules from official sources, with links to the authorities. Rules change often: always confirm with the authority before operating.

| Country | Status |
|---|---|
| [Australia](https://pulvecast.com/spray-drone-rules/australia) | Allowed with authorisation |
| [Brazil](https://pulvecast.com/spray-drone-rules/brazil) | Allowed with authorisation |
| [Canada](https://pulvecast.com/spray-drone-rules/canada) | Allowed with authorisation |
| [China](https://pulvecast.com/spray-drone-rules/china) | Allowed with authorisation |
| [France](https://pulvecast.com/spray-drone-rules/france) | Restricted or by exception |
| [Germany](https://pulvecast.com/spray-drone-rules/germany) | Restricted or by exception |
| [Greece](https://pulvecast.com/spray-drone-rules/greece) | Not allowed |
| [Indonesia](https://pulvecast.com/spray-drone-rules/indonesia) | Restricted or by exception |
| [Italy](https://pulvecast.com/spray-drone-rules/italy) | Not allowed |
| [Japan](https://pulvecast.com/spray-drone-rules/japan) | Allowed with authorisation |
| [Netherlands](https://pulvecast.com/spray-drone-rules/netherlands) | Not allowed |
| [Portugal](https://pulvecast.com/spray-drone-rules/portugal) | Not allowed |
| [South Korea](https://pulvecast.com/spray-drone-rules/south-korea) | Allowed with authorisation |
| [Spain](https://pulvecast.com/spray-drone-rules/spain) | Restricted or by exception |
| [Switzerland](https://pulvecast.com/spray-drone-rules/switzerland) | Allowed with authorisation |
| [Taiwan](https://pulvecast.com/spray-drone-rules/taiwan) | Restricted or by exception |
| [Turkey](https://pulvecast.com/spray-drone-rules/turkey) | Restricted or by exception |
| [United Kingdom](https://pulvecast.com/spray-drone-rules/united-kingdom) | Restricted or by exception |
| [United States](https://pulvecast.com/spray-drone-rules/united-states) | Allowed with authorisation |
| [Uruguay](https://pulvecast.com/spray-drone-rules/uruguay) | Allowed with authorisation |

_A country is only listed when its rules could be confirmed on official sources._

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