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Allowing pesticide application by remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS; commonly known as drones) for products currently registered for aerial application.: H113-13/2026-2E-PDF

"The purpose of this document is to communicate the change in policy regarding the use of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS; commonly known as drones) to apply pest control products (or pesticides) that are already registered for conventional aerial application. This policy is intended to be read in conjunction with the Pest Control Products Act and the Pest Control Products Regulations. Pesticides not registered for aerial application still require a Health Canada approved label amendment in order to use RPAS for pesticide application in accordance with existing registration processes. …"--Purpose, page 1.

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Department/Agency
  • Canada. Healthy Environments and Consumer Safety Branch, issuing body.
TitleAllowing pesticide application by remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS; commonly known as drones) for products currently registered for aerial application.
Series title
  • Science policy note, 2368-1861 ; SPN2026-02
Publication typeMonograph - View Master Record
Language[English]
Other language editions[French]
FormatDigital text
Electronic document
Note(s)
  • Issued also in French under title: Autorisation de l'application de pesticides à l'aide de systèmes d'aéronefs télépilotés (SATP; communément appelés drones) pour les produits actuellement homologués aux fins d'application par voie aérienne.
  • "This document is published by the Health Canada Healthy Environments and Consumer Safety Branch."
  • Includes bibliographical references (page 12).
Publishing information
  • Ottawa, Ontario : Health Canada = Santé Canada, 30 June 2026.
  • ©2026
Description1 online resource (12 pages).
Catalogue number
  • H113-13/2026-2E-PDF
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