T/NAASS 094-2024 Ningxia drone flying rice operation technical regulations

Scope

Scope: This document specifies the terms and definitions, operational conditions, preparation, requirements, quality control, post-operational maintenance, and recordkeeping standards for drone-assisted rice aerial sowing in the Yinghe Irrigation Area of Ningxia. This document applies to drone-assisted rice aerial sowing operations in the Yinghe Irrigation Area of Ningxia. Main technical content: 3. Terms and definitions: - Terms defined in JB/T 7874-2015 apply to this document, as well as the following terms and definitions: - Aerial sowing: A method of scattering seeds and other granular materials from a drone during flight. - Operational conditions: - The working area of the field must comply with national regulations on restricted flight zones; - A drone takeoff/landing site must be available; - Operations in fields crossed by high-voltage lines/towers are strictly prohibited; - Obstacles such as trees and buildings that may affect drone safety must be avoided during operations; - Clear warning signs must be set up at the edges of the working area. - Operational personnel include flight controllers, auxiliary workers, and safety supervisors. Flight controllers and safety supervisors must be trained in rice pest control and safe pesticide application techniques and hold relevant certificates. - Environmental requirements: - Check weather conditions in the operational area, including temperature, humidity, wind direction, and wind speed, prior to operations. - Operations are prohibited during wind speeds ≥3 levels or in the presence of rain, hail, lightning, or fog. 5. Preparation for operations: - Seed treatment: - Select early- and medium-maturing rice varieties approved by national or regional authorities (or registered for introduction). - Apply seed coating in mid-April using rice-specific seed coatings according to manufacturer instructions. Dry

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