Episode 07 of the Agri-Tech Frontiers Webinar Series looks at the people, skills and professional standards needed to support the next stage of agri-drone adoption in the UK. As drone operations move from early innovation towards becoming a more established tool across agriculture and land management, this session focuses on the human infrastructure behind the technology: training, accreditation, mentoring and clear routes into the sector.
Featuring Andrew Palmer from Lantra, Mohammed Hasan from ARPAS-UK and representatives from AutoSpray Systems, the discussion explores what a credible pathway into agri-drone work looks like. It covers the role of recognised qualifications, the importance of professional networks and mentoring, and how operators can progress towards more advanced permissions while maintaining safe, consistent and commercially robust standards. As part of the wider Agri-Tech Frontiers series, this episode highlights that scaling the sector is not just about aircraft and applications, but about building a skilled, confident and well-supported workforce capable of delivering high-quality agri-drone operations across the UK.
The Agri-Tech Frontiers webinar series is a collaborative initiative between AutoSpray Systems and ARPAS-UK (the UK’s drone association) that serves as a premier forum for thought leadership and professional development in the agricultural drone sector. Charting the rapid growth, operational standards, and future potential of UK agri-drone technology, the series brings together operators, land managers, industry innovators, and regulatory bodies. From demystifying compliance and CAA audits to showcasing real-world environmental projects and advanced piloting pathways, Agri-Tech Frontiers provides the practical insights, strategic guidance, and technical CPD needed to scale safe, sustainable, and commercially viable aerial operations across British landscapes.