Blackberry’s a big problem
There are many people who associate Blackberry with foods like, Blackberry jam or Blackberry pie, but! around the central west of NSW and now so many other locations it is a noxious weed. The type of Blackberry for human consumption commercially is the thornless variety (Rubus ulmifolius) which is not a treat to land owners. […]
Treating Serrated Tussock by Spray Drone
Serrated Tussock has been a huge problem in Central West NSW for a long time now, and treating this big problem weed is slowly getting easier. I’ve had several land owners tell me it’s a shame it has no nutritional or financial value as it grows anywhere and everywhere! Because Serrated tussock has the abillity […]
Weedmapping with “Magic Tool”
Going off a similar principal to Green on Brown weed mapping, Pix4D Field’s “Magic Tool”is another great feature becoming utilized in the spray drone world. The Magic tool uses AI to Detect weeds of similar colour for spot spraying applications. By using Red, Blue and Green (RGB) map imagery, special boundary layers are created designating […]
Green on Brown Weed Mapping
The concept of weed mapping is a relatively new one! and there are many programs now days that can perform Green on Brown mapping, but for me Pix4D Fields is the one that made the biggest impression on me. So how is Green on Brown weed mapping performed? well firstly the area to be treated […]
NDVI vs NDRE how does it effect VRA?
Multispectral analysis plays a key role in determining what treatments are required. With Variable Rate Applications, plant indexes are used to create unique prescription maps for the spray drone to follow. So which plant index is used? and at what time? The Normalised Difference Vegitation index or NDVI, is the most commonly known and for […]
What is Variable Rate Application?
Variable Rate Application or VRA for short, has been used in precision farming for quite a while! Originally designed for GPS guided tractors, VRA is mainly used for precisely applying fertilizer where it is needed. The adoption of VRA in the agricultural drone world is quickly becoming a popular procedure and for good reason. A […]
Rotary Spraying Via Remote setup
I’m sure I’ve told you about the amazing capability of the T40’s Fruit tree modes in other blog posts, and I also created one on the popular Rotary mode >>> https://www.oakdaleuavsolutions.com.au/t40s-rotary-spraying-mode/ But did you know, Rotary mode can be setup using the Remote Controller? I must admit, it isn’t as intuitive as using DJI Terra […]
DJI T40’S Waypoint following mode
The Continuous Spraying Manual mode (AKA Waypoint following mode) is a feature specific to the Fruit tree mapping application. In either Terra software or the T40’s mapping function this mode can be utilized to create some interesting flight paths. Designed for horticultural applications, Waypoint following mode directs the T40 from point to point in a […]
The DJI T40’s Rotary Spraying mode
Spraying or treating individual bushes located in tricky spots has always been a tough job! Especially when on a steep slope or out in the middle of overgrown paddocks that hasn’t been touched for years. But with DJI’s Fruit Tree modes, we have a bit of an ace up our sleeves! Fruit Tree mode was […]
Map Reconstruction with DJI’s Terra
Mapping a site for aerial application is a great way to speed up the planning stage, especially for large complex sites! Many people have asked the question, so what happens after you have mapped the site? There are basically 4 steps when it comes to flight planning with mapping drones. Each step is incredibly important […]