Ecological Dispensing System (EcoDis) mounted on drone (by Ecobotix)
Ecological Dispensing System (EcoDis) mounted on drone (by Ecobotix)
Technical Specification
Technology Readiness Level
TRL 8
Farm Scale Types
Big scale, Small scale
Production Systems
Open field
Technique Types
Distribution systems for beneficials (Application techniques)
Application Ranges
Beneficials, Others
Company Name
Ecobotix ApS
Country Origin
Denmark
Contact Person
Anders Petersen
Special Requirement
Need for a special agricultural landscape
Need Special Training

Description

The EcoDis solution can be used for dispensing and distributing living organisms, such as different life-stages of beneficial insects and mites.

With the help of the EcoDis System mounted onto a drone it is possible to cover most types of crops and even difficult terrain - without risk of soil compaction.

The device ensures that the distribution of the macrobials is performed in an
optimum way:

  • Gentle (avoiding damage to the macrobials)
  • Precise (allowing for highly accurate precision application
  • Efficient (enabling for an even and completely automated delivery)
  • Versatile (proving ability to use many types of formulations)
  • Flexible (lightweight easily movable device)
For More Information
Crops Used
  • Soft fruits
Crops Possible
  • All
  • Citrus and fruit crops
  • Open field vegetables
  • Orchards
  • Soft fruits
  • Sugarcane
  • Tree nursery crops
  • Sugar beet
Countries Used
  • Hungary
Countries Not Suitable
  • No Countries
Species
  • Any pest species against which sprays are applied
  • Range of species
Tech Requirement Comment

The Ecological Dispensing system requires a drone platform with a certain lift capacity. You may contact Ecobotix either for recommended platform, or to discuss integration with your current drone platform.

Landscape Comment

Typically the drone operation is 3 m above crops, but depending on the application.

Training Comment

Drone training and permit is required.

Guidelines are provided for operating the Ecological Dispensing System, this does not require particular training

Example Cases/Additional information

Case:

With the Ecological Dispensing System you can distributed with a wide range of beneficials, including predatory mites, lacewings and parasitoid wasp. The patented application proces is uniquely gentle and precise, exploiting a combined priniciple of gravity and vibration for accurate dosing, minimizing any damage caused to the beneficals. In comparison, with competing solutions up to 50% of beneficials can be lost or injured in the application process, due to lack of gentleness.

Keywords
  • Pest control