# Agricultural drone spraying rules in Indonesia > What you need to spray crops with a drone in Indonesia: legal status, authorities, permits, requirements and operating limits, with links to the official sources. - Canonical URL: https://pulvecast.com/spray-drone-rules/indonesia - Language: en - Last updated: 2026-09-18 - Path: Home › Drone spraying rules by country › Agricultural drone spraying rules in Indonesia - Site guide for agents: https://pulvecast.com/llms.txt ## Legal status **Restricted or by exception.** Spraying pesticides or sowing seed by drone is allowed only over the farm or plantation area stated in the flight plan, and PM 37/2020 grants approval only if no residential settlement lies within 500 m of the area's outer boundary. The drone must be registered and the pilot certified under CASR Part 107. ## Who regulates it - **Aviation:** [Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Transportation (DJPU)](https://hubud.dephub.go.id/) - **Aviation:** [Directorate of Airworthiness and Aircraft Operations (SIDOPI drone and pilot registration) (DKPPU)](https://imsis-djpu.dephub.go.id/SidopiGO/Web/) - **Agriculture:** [Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan)](https://www.pertanian.go.id/) ## Legal basis - [Peraturan Menteri Perhubungan Nomor PM 37 Tahun 2020](https://imsis-djpu.dephub.go.id/SidopiGO/Web/PM372020.pdf): Operation of unmanned aircraft in Indonesian airspace: airspace limits, daylight rule, third-party insurance, approval procedure, and points 3.14–3.15 on agricultural spraying and seeding. - [Peraturan Menteri Perhubungan Nomor PM 63 Tahun 2021 (PKPS/CASR Bagian 107)](https://imsis-djpu.dephub.go.id/SidopiGO/Web/pm_63_tahun_2021.pdf): Small unmanned aircraft up to 25 kg (55 lb): registration and registration marks, remote pilot certificate, operating rules. ## What you need - Register the drone with the Directorate General (SIDOPI) and display its registration mark (PKPS 107.13). ([imsis-djpu.dephub.go.id](https://imsis-djpu.dephub.go.id/SidopiGO/Web/)) - The pilot must hold a remote pilot certificate with a small unmanned aircraft rating. ([imsis-djpu.dephub.go.id](https://imsis-djpu.dephub.go.id/SidopiGO/Web/pm_63_tahun_2021.pdf)) - Commercial operations with drones under 55 lb need a safety assessment by the Directorate General; drones over 55 lb need certification under CASR Part 21 (PM 37/2020, point 3.2). ([imsis-djpu.dephub.go.id](https://imsis-djpu.dephub.go.id/SidopiGO/Web/PM372020.pdf)) - Hold insurance covering third-party losses from the operation (PM 37/2020, points 3.4 and 4.5–4.6). ([imsis-djpu.dephub.go.id](https://imsis-djpu.dephub.go.id/SidopiGO/Web/PM372020.pdf)) - Use only pesticides registered with the Ministry of Agriculture and follow the label. ([pertanian.go.id](https://www.pertanian.go.id/)) ## How to get authorised 1. Register the drone and apply for the remote pilot certificate in SIDOPI. ([imsis-djpu.dephub.go.id](https://imsis-djpu.dephub.go.id/SidopiGO/Web/)) 2. Check that no residential settlement lies within 500 m of the field boundary and whether the field is in controlled airspace. ([imsis-djpu.dephub.go.id](https://imsis-djpu.dephub.go.id/SidopiGO/Web/PM372020.pdf)) 3. Prepare a flight plan stating agricultural operation and sprayer equipment, and apply for approval at least 14 working days before the operation where approval is required. ([imsis-djpu.dephub.go.id](https://imsis-djpu.dephub.go.id/SidopiGO/Web/PM372020.pdf)) 4. Coordinate with the air navigation service unit at least 24 hours before the flight when the procedure applies. ([imsis-djpu.dephub.go.id](https://imsis-djpu.dephub.go.id/SidopiGO/Web/PM372020.pdf)) ## Operating limits for spraying - Spraying and seeding approval only if no residential settlement is within 500 m of the outer boundary of the farm or plantation (PM 37/2020, point 3.15). - Agricultural drones may operate only over the farm or plantation area described in the flight plan (PM 37/2020, point 3.14). - Flights in principle only from sunrise to sunset; night flights need Directorate General approval (PM 37/2020, points 3.6–3.7). - In uncontrolled airspace, up to 400 ft (120 m) without approval; above that, approval is needed; controlled airspace always needs approval (PM 37/2020, point 2.1). ## Good to know - After approval, a NOTAM is published for the unmanned aircraft operation (PM 37/2020, point 4.12). > Checked against official sources on 2026-09-18. Rules change: confirm with the authorities before operating. This page is a planning summary, not legal advice. 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