Regulations

What the official documents say.

CAAP

All RPAs used commercially must be registered with CAAP regardless of weight. CAAP lists drone registration, a controller certificate and an RPAS Operator Certificate for commercial operations. PCAR Part 11 covers agricultural operations with RPA, including the remote pilot license.

CAB

CAAP’s COA checklist for RPAS lists a CAB Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for agricultural operations, plus third party liability insurance.

FPA

FPA Memorandum Circular No. 2024-25 governs pesticide application using RPAS. FPA’s application form for a Commercial Drone Spraying Operator License asks for the drone controllers and drone spray supervisor and their ID numbers. FPA said in March 2026 it plans a new circular with CAAP that will revise MC 2024-25.

Local government

LGUs can have their own ordinances on spraying. We check before quoting.

No CAAP, CAB or FPA authorisation is claimed for this business on this site. These remain placeholders until verified.

Sources

1. CAAP, RPA Registration
2. CAAP, Types of Operations
3. CAAP, PCAR Part 11 Aerial Work (agricultural aircraft operations)
4. CAAP, COA Checklist for RPAS and Agricultural Aircraft Operations
5. FPA Memorandum Circular No. 2024-25 on pesticide application using RPAS
6. FPA, Application for Commercial Drone Spraying Operator License (Form PRD-F1.28)
7. FPA, Meeting with CAAP and CAB to harmonise drone spraying rules (March 2026)