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✓ Compliance

Fully insured. Fully transparent.

We hold ourselves to the highest standards, and we're upfront about exactly what we can and can't do under current UK regulations.

Our credentials

The qualifications, credentials and insurance behind every job
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GVC (General VLOS Certificate)
We're completing the CAA-recognised qualification for commercial drone operations in the UK, covering flight theory, airspace law, meteorology and operational procedures. Expected end of August 2026.
⏳ In progress
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CAA Operational Authorisation
We're working through the Civil Aviation Authority's Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) process for agricultural spraying and seeding. Until that authorisation is granted, those services aren't live. Our crop mapping is unaffected and available now.
⏳ In progress
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Fully Insured
Public liability insurance and compliant drone insurance covering all commercial operations. Peace of mind for you and your farm. Every job is fully covered.
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HSE Compliant
All operations comply with Health and Safety Executive regulations. Full risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work for every job site.
✓ Compliant
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GDPR Compliant
Everything we handle, from client information to field mapping data, is managed in full compliance with UK GDPR. Your data stays yours, always.
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What we can and can't spray

We believe in being completely upfront about where UK regulations currently stand. The rules around drone spraying are evolving fast, and we will always operate within them.

Right now, the aerial application of Plant Protection Products (PPPs) from drones is not yet permitted in the UK. That includes pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides. This is a regulatory restriction, not a capability one. Our DJI Agras T70P is fully equipped for PPP application, and we expect the regulations to catch up as the evidence base grows.

There is plenty we can apply though. Fertilisers, biostimulants, seeding, and water-based applications are all fully permitted and make up a significant part of what farmers need from precision drone services.

Drone technology and drone regulations are evolving rapidly. We expect HSE to be working closely with drone manufacturers and operators to make pesticide spraying and spreading from drones more accessible in the near future.

We're not just waiting for change. HarvestHawk has written to MPs and farming ministers, and we are speaking directly with HSE to push for sensible, evidence-based regulation that benefits British farmers. Our Hawk Greener Growing programme is helping build the real-world data to support this.

✅ What we can apply by drone

  • Liquid fertilisers
  • Granular fertilisers (spreading)
  • Biostimulants
  • Seeding (cover crops, grass, wildflower)
  • Water-based applications
  • Slug pellets (non-PPP classified)

⚠️ Currently restricted (PPP products)

  • Pesticides
  • Herbicides
  • Fungicides
  • Any product classified as a Plant Protection Product under UK regulation

How we operate on your farm

Every job follows the same rigorous process, whether it's a 5-acre orchard or a 500-acre arable field.

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Site risk assessment
Full risk assessment before every job. Hazards identified, mitigations in place, and a clear plan shared with the farmer before we start.
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Flight planning
GPS-mapped flight paths planned in advance using DJI's agricultural software. Every pass is precise, repeatable, and recorded.
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Airspace checks
NOTAMs checked, airspace restrictions verified, and all flights conducted within CAA regulations. No shortcuts.
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Post-job reporting & records
Every job comes with a full report and a statutory spray record. Coverage maps, application rates, conditions and your spray records are all completed once the job is done and downloadable from your Farmers Portal.

Safety in action, day and night

See the T70P's radar and camera safety systems at work, including night operations under full onboard lighting.

Transparency is a value, not a policy

If we can't do something, we'll tell you. If the drone isn't the right tool for the job, we'll say so. If regulations change, you'll be the first to know. That's how we build trust, and it's how we intend to keep it.

Questions about our compliance?

We're happy to talk through our credentials, insurance, and how we operate. Get in touch.