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As agricultural drones continue to evolve, they’re finding a growing number of practical uses on the farm. While they won’t replace a ground sprayer anytime soon, they can help tackle jobs that are difficult—or simply impractical—with conventional equipment.
Speaking with RealAgriculture at a recent drone demonstration, Eva Moller, director of research and training with LandView Drones, says the DJI T100 is well suited for spraying wet areas, rough pasture, and smaller patches that ground sprayers can’t easily reach.
The T100 can cover roughly 70 to 75 acres per hour, a significant increase over the smaller T50. Although the drone is capable of flying up to 72 km/h, Moller says spraying is typically done at about 48 km/h to give operators time to react to obstacles while maintaining a consistent application height.
“For the most part, it’s not fully going to replace your ground sprayer… These are a tool, they’re an addition,” she says.
The drone also includes multiple flight modes for flat ground, hills, orchards, and applications over water, allowing it to maintain a consistent height as terrain changes.
Spraying isn’t the only job the T100 can do. An optional lifting kit gives the drone a payload capacity of up to 100 kilograms (220 pounds), opening the door to a range of other on-farm uses.
“Where I see it being used on the farm would be maybe lifting seed bags up to the top of the drill… those canola bags can get pretty heavy,” says Moller.
While producers are still experimenting with the technology, Moller says that’s part of the appeal. From lifting heavy seed bags to accessing areas where larger equipment struggles, drones are proving they can complement existing farm equipment rather than replace it.
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