ASTM E3476-25 PDF
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Full title and description
ASTM E3476-25 — Standard Terminology for Pesticide Application with Drones. This concise ASTM standard defines and standardizes terms and nomenclature used when applying pesticide products using unmanned vehicles (air, ground, or marine) to ensure consistent communication across industry, regulators, and researchers.
Abstract
This one-page terminology standard provides agreed definitions for terms relevant to pesticide application using unmanned systems (commonly referred to as drones or UAS). It specifies that SI units are the standard of measurement and notes that the standard is limited to terminology and does not itself address all safety, regulatory, or operational requirements — users must apply appropriate local regulations and safety practices when using the terminology in practice.
General information
- Status: Active.
- Publication date: 2025 (designated E3476-25; published/issued in 2025 with commercial listings showing 1 May 2025 and an ASTM store activity note last updated May 16, 2025).
- Publisher: ASTM International (Committee E35, Subcommittee E35.22).
- ICS / categories: 01.040.65, 65.060.25 (classification codes associated with this standard).
- Edition / version: E3476-25 (2025 edition).
- Number of pages: 1 page.
Scope
This standard is limited to terminology for unmanned vehicles used in the application of pesticide products. It establishes standard meanings for terms used in the field of unmanned pesticide application and declares SI units as the standard measurement system; it explicitly states that it does not attempt to address all safety concerns or regulatory requirements associated with pesticide application.
Key topics and requirements
- Standardized definitions for unmanned aerial application systems (UAS) and related unmanned ground and marine applicators.
- Terminology for application system components (platform, payload, spray system, nozzles, controllers) and operational concepts (swath, application rate, droplet size, flight altitude).
- Specification that SI units are the normative unit system for values given in the standard.
- Guidance to users that the document is terminological only and that separate standards/regulations cover calibration, safety, environmental protection, and certification.
- Use of consistent vocabulary to support regulatory compliance, procurement, reporting, and research communication.
Typical use and users
Intended users include agricultural applicators and service providers using drone-based pesticide delivery, manufacturers of unmanned application systems and components, regulatory bodies and extension services, standards developers, and researchers studying aerial application methods. The standard is used to ensure clear communication in specifications, reports, regulatory documents, purchase orders, and technical literature.
Related standards
ASTM E3476-25 complements other ASTM and industry documents addressing pesticide application methods, applicator calibration, and safety (for example, ASTM guides for ground applicator calibration and other E35-series documents). It sits within the work of Committee E35 (Pesticides) and Subcommittee E35.22, which produce related guides and test methods for pesticide formulation and application. Users should consult other E35 standards and local regulatory guidance for operational and safety requirements.
Keywords
drone; unmanned aerial application system; unmanned aircraft system (UAS); unmanned ground vehicle; unmanned marine vehicle; pesticide application; terminology; spray system; droplet size; application rate.
FAQ
Q: What is this standard?
A: ASTM E3476-25 is a one-page terminology standard titled "Standard Terminology for Pesticide Application with Drones" that provides agreed definitions for terms used when applying pesticide products with unmanned vehicles.
Q: What does it cover?
A: It covers definitions and standard vocabulary related to unmanned pesticide application systems and declares SI units as the standard measurement system. It does not provide operational procedures, safety protocols, or regulatory approvals.
Q: Who typically uses it?
A: Agricultural applicators and service providers using drone systems, manufacturers of drone application equipment, regulatory agencies, researchers, and standards writers who need consistent terminology.
Q: Is it current or superseded?
A: It is current (designated E3476-25, active as issued in 2025). Users should check ASTM or authorized distributors for any amendments or revisions published after 2025.
Q: Is it part of a series?
A: It is part of the body of ASTM E35 committee work on pesticides (Book of Standards volume 11.08) and was developed by Subcommittee E35.22; it complements other E35 guides and test methods dealing with applicator calibration, testing, and safety.
Q: What are the key keywords?
A: Drone, unmanned aerial application system (UAS), unmanned ground vehicle, pesticide application, terminology, spray system, droplet size, application rate.