Droplet size Matters!
Spraying operations can be complicated as there are many things to consider, but spray droplet size can make or break the efficacy of a spraying job! For aerial application methods such as Drone spraying the general nozzle settings are to produce droplet sizes between coarse to very coarse or 218 to 428 microns. This specification […]
So you want to fly a Spraying Drone?
Just like many parts of the drone industry the agricultural side is growing fast, and yes going off the title I’m talking about “Spraying drones”. it’s been a long and expensive road to get qualified to fly these big flying robots and it is not an industry to be entered into lightly. One of the […]
Relative or Absolute: Its all about accuracy?
There are alot of buzz words in the Drone industry about accuracy, like Centre-metre accurate or precision agriculture. But with drones there are only two types of precision; “Relative” and “Absolute”. Although both have their place in the Industry Relative is most common. What is Relative Accuracy?, well lets say if you tape measure between […]
Aerial Baiting: A great use for UAV’s!
Treating pests with chemical bait is nothing new! especially if you are a landowner or an avid Gardner. Aerial baiting products contain similar active ingredients in products you can buy from hardware stores like bunnings, and minor infestations around the garden or work shed can be treated easily using small doses. But for a commercial […]
Weed Scouting and Spraying: The Dynamic Duo!
Drone or UAV mapping is the process of flying at a set height “Above Ground Level” (AGL) in a grid pattern whilst the drone is capturing overlapping photos. After the mission is completed, the images are stitched together using mapping software to create a photorealistic map. This is a rather basic explanation of the mapping […]
Oakdale UAV Solutions: The hidden side of Drone Spraying
Applying pesticides with a Drone/UAV is fast becoming a common procedure in Agriculture, Horticulture and all sorts of other industries in Australia, but there are many minefields aerial applicators face when dealing with pesticides. Most agricultural chemicals including herbicides or insecticides were developed and tested long before aerial spraying drones came into existence. Every time […]
Oakdale UAV Solutions: It’s Drone Seeding Season!
The optimal window for weed spraying is closing for another season, but where one window closes another opens, meaning its drone seeding season! The reason why drone seeding is optimal, is because of the low application rate per hectare, which is between 1kg to 15kg per hectare for most treatments. So, what does that mean? […]
Oakdale UAV Solutions: Taking Crop Management to the Skies and Beyond
Agriculture is one of the most critical industries in the world, and it’s always looking for new ways to improve efficiency and productivity. That’s where Oakdale UAV Solutions comes in. Oakdale UAV Solutions is a business that specialises in aerial crop management using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones. This innovative approach to […]