June 11th, 2026Drone spraying

Spraying by drone in an Agricultural Chemical Control Area (ACCA)? 

Extra rules apply.
There are 9 ACCAs in Victoria, established to protect high-value and herbicide-sensitive crops, with restrictions on how and when certain chemicals can be used.
The standard requirements for spraying via remotely piloted aircraft still apply, but check these extra steps:

• check if the land is inside an ACCA
• check for any restriction dates
• check the chemical label and approved spray methods.

After doing these checks and confirming you need an ACCA permit, make sure you apply at least 4 weeks before you plan to spray.