Aerial Application for Large sites
The automated flight modes available on our DJI T40 application drone, are only suited for small to medium size projects. Larger sites require more substancial planning, which can only come from the intergration of a mapping drone. Fortunately DJI has a very smooth workflow, which makes flight planning large complex sites so much easier! With […]
A-B Route mode with the DJI T40
Amongst the many modes and setting with the DJI T40, there are a series of Semi auto to fully automatic flight modes. A-B Route mode is fully automatic (once setup!) and is a simple way to apply product to a medium sized area with no obstacles. Chemical firebrakes, buffer zones and Small Paddocks are great […]
Spreading with the DJI T40
The technical name for spreading solid product is called “Broadcasting” and the popularity of Broadcasting by Drone has exploded! Aerial application Drones have not only increased in their capacity to carry product but with capability in terms of efficiency. The ability to fly over rough hilly terrain and effortlessly apply product is a huge advantage, […]
Manual Plus mode on the T40
The DJI T40 agricultural drone has alot of very useful modes, with some being Semi-Automated to fully auto. One of my favorite modes to use at the moment is called “Manual Plus”. Unlike “fully Manual”, Manual plus is setup with parametres that are fixed to make application more accurate and evenly distributed. Parametre settings such […]
Wattle Spraying by Drone
The humble Wattle has literally thousands of variaties, and comes under the Acacia family. When flowering they are quite attractive with different shades of yellow, and in the right setting can be relitively harmless. But! in the wrong place can be a huge problem with thier invasive capabilities. Not all Wattles are bad and some […]
Drone application reduces chemical exposure
Applying chemical the traditional way such as hand spraying is extremely common, especially with hard to reach areas inacessable to boomspray rigs. This method involves walking with the hose over rough country to treat weed infestations which can be quite laborious and time consuming. Another common method, is spraying from a side by side ATV’s […]
Treating Serrated Tussock by Drone
Serrated Tussock is a huge problem in the central west of NSW, It’s an extremely hardy plant and can grow almost anywhere! What makes it so damaging is, if left un-treated can take over large areas of valuable grazing land making it unusable and dangerous to stock. When green pasture grass or hay is present, […]
Blackberry Spraying by Drone
Around the Central west of NSW, Blackberry is a big problem! and what makes it so tough to treat is it grows in the most difficult places. Creeklines, hills, around trees are a few of it’s favorite spots and the 2023 to 2024 season has been a great one for thier growth. Getting into those […]
Drone Mapping for Aerial Application
Most Spray drones use GPS Guidance to perform automated missions and precise flight paths. This amazing technology allows for less product wastage because you can see exactly where the product has been applied. Also with higher precision the product is applied more evenly. The DJI AGRAS T40 has some amazing automated functions ranging from semi-auto […]
How much area can you cover with a Spray Drone?
This is a very common question I get asked by potential clients and it’s an important one! as It determines the feasibility of using spray drones on a job. However each job is different and poses so many variables, making this question hard to answer. Using my DJI T40 in a nice open flat paddock, […]