The USDA-ARS Aerial Application Technology Research Unit (AATRU) has released its updated Aerial Spray Nozzle Models. As reported in the Fall 2025 issue of Agricultural Aviation, the updates include the addition of new nozzle types, more accurate data for a few older nozzles, an update to the latest droplet size classification standard, and combining the low-speed and high-speed models into a single model.
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The FAA’s 14-day reopening of its proposed rule allowing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to operate beyond visual line of sight of the UAS operator closes on February 11, 2026. The purpose of reopening the rule is for the agency to gather more information on the feasibility of using electronic conspicuity (EC) devices as a safety mechanism to deconflict collisions between crewed and uncrewed aircraft. EC acts as a more portable, less expensive, reduced-range ADS-B device that also provides anonymity to its user.
NAAA is pleased to announce Amelia Rose Earhart as the Ag Aviation Expo Kickoff Breakfast speaker on Monday, Nov. 16, in Savannah, GA. Professional speaker, pilot, author and artist Amelia Rose Earhart was faced with the question, if you were given the name Amelia Earhart, would you learn to fly? She chose to go all in, completing her private, instrument and commercial flight training with the goal of someday flying all the way around the world, just like the incredible American hero she was named after, Amelia Mary Earhart.
The aerial application industry was released a few weeks ago, but we need far more ag operators and pilots to answer the call for data. The participation rate for the last industry in 2018 was over 35% – it’s important that at the very least we match that response rate with this survey. The current survey has 25% fewer questions than the 2018 survey, so NAAA is hoping for an even greater response rate this time.
The February 2026 NAAA & NAAREF Board and Committee meetings will take place at the Hilton Old Town in Alexandria, VA. All meetings are open to NAAA members. If you are not a board or committee member but you’re interested in attending, please contact Lindsay Barber for more details.
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