AEN-174: Drone Sprayer Sizing for Agricultural Applications

Joshua Jackson, Karla Ladino | Mar. 6, 2024 (New)

Sprayers are essential in agriculture, since they apply products that control weeds, pests, and diseases. In recent years, drone sprayers have gained popularity due to advantages associated with their flexibility in application timing, ability to operate without being constrained by ground conditions, and ease of deployment. Given the growing number of manufacturers and the wide range of available sizes, it can be challenging to select an optimally sized drone sprayer for a user's specific needs, as this decision carries significant economic implications.

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AEN-171: General Considerations and Requirements for Drone Spraying

Gabriel Abdulai, Joshua Jackson, Karla Ladino | Nov. 29, 2022 (New)

The purchase of an unmanned aerial system (UAS) sprayer, also known as a drone sprayer, must be evaluated carefully. For farmers and sprayer service providers who are thinking about purchasing drone sprayers for their operations, this publication will summarize the potential uses, background information, certificates and licenses required, equipment needed, utilities used, software implemented, insurance needed, maintenance and repairs executed, cost metric utilized, time allocated, and application effectiveness considerations.

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AEN-172: Decision Aid to Determine the Cost of Using a Drone Sprayer in Production Agriculture

Gabriel Abdulai, Joshua Jackson, Karla Ladino, Tim Stombaugh | Nov. 29, 2022 (New)

Similar to other agricultural equipment purchases, cost and potential for return on investment for drone sprayers must be carefully evaluated. General Considerations and Requirements for Drone Spraying (AEN-171) summarized what aspects should be evaluated prior to the purchase of a drone sprayer, or unmanned aerial systems (UAS) sprayer. These aspects include cost considerations, potential uses, certificates and licenses, equipment, utilities, software, insurance, maintenance and repairs, and time allocation.

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AEN-160: Decision Aid for Estimating the Cost of Using a Drone in Production Agriculture

Gabriel Abdulai, Joshua Jackson, Karla Ladino | Jun. 9, 2021 (New)

Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, play an increasingly important role in production agriculture. UAS are already widely used in agriculture for monitoring livestock, inspecting fence lines, and evaluating crops and pastures (e.g., yield, quality, nutrients, water stress, pest pressure, disease impact). The cost of using a UAS will depend on a variety of factors, including platform-based capabilities, maintenance, and insurance. As with any investment, the economic benefit derived from using a UAS should be determined prior to purchase.