Selected UAV Options for Agricultural Imaging and Mapping Applications under Florida’s UAS Regulations
Liyike Ji, Xu Wang, and Wael Elwakil
Florida governmental agencies must utilize drones only from approved manufacturers meeting the appropriate risk assessment requirements. This report provides a brief review of Florida’s UAS regulations and presents compliant drone equipment, focusing on imaging and mapping applications. It aims to assist agricultural professionals in selecting a UAV that best meets their operational needs. Written by Liyike Ji, Xu Wang, and Wael Elwakil, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, November 2025.
