DJI has filed a lawsuit against the FCC following new import and equipment authorization restrictions that could reshape the U.S. drone market. While existing aircraft remain operational, the case raises important questions about parts availability, future models, and long-term fleet planning for spray drone operators in 2026.

The ceiling just moved. The FAA’s latest 44807 update introduces heavier, more powerful agricultural drones into the National Airspace System, redefining what unmanned application can look like at scale. This isn’t incremental growth. It’s industrial.

Indiana HB 1064 has raised important questions for agricultural drone operators. In this post, we break down what the bill does and does not say, what it could mean in the field, and the practical steps applicators can take now—while ISDA works to bring real-world operator concerns forward in ongoing legislative discussions.

As spray drone use continues to grow across Indiana agriculture, staying compliant with pesticide regulations is more important than ever. Understanding Endangered Species Act requirements, pesticide label law, and Worker Protection Standards helps applicators operate safely, legally, and professionally in a changing regulatory landscape.