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On July 29, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC) officially issued the 《Technical Guidelines for Mosquito Control Using Drones (2025 Edition)》. These guidelines provide detailed specifications on the scope of application, organizational framework, operational procedures, and precautionary measures for drone-based mosquito control, establishing an authoritative foundation for the standardized implementation of this technology. The guidelines apply to the rapid control of adult Aedes mosquitoes (vector species) through drone-operated low-volume (LV) and ultra-low volume (ULV) spraying. They are particularly suitable for areas inaccessible to personnel or challenging for manual operations, aiming to guide efficient mosquito vector control efforts nationwide and diversify vector management methodologies.
The guidelines stipulate that drone mosquito control operations must be conducted by qualified institutions possessing drones registered for operational purposes. Such institutions must employ licensed drone operators and vector control technicians, and establish effective communication mechanisms to address emergencies.
The guidelines specify meticulous requirements for all phases of operations, including pre-operation preparation, site investigation, chemical mixing, spraying, efficacy assessment, record-keeping, and equipment maintenance. For instance:
- During summer, operations are recommended between 07:00-09:00 and 17:00-19:00;
- Flight speed should not exceed 5 m/s;
- Flight altitude should generally be maintained at 3-5 m;
- Spray flow rate is recommended at 5-6 L/min.
Additionally, the guidelines emphasize precautions regarding environmental safety, flight safety, equipment security, and emergency response protocols.
