Trichogramma dropper
Trichogramma dropper
Technical Specification
Technology Readiness Level
TRL 9
Farm Scale Types
Big scale, Small scale
Production Systems
Open field
Technique Types
Application techniques, Distribution systems for beneficials (Application techniques)
Application Ranges
Insects
Company Name
Range Rotors UAV Technik Hauptstraße 5 74545 Witzmannsweiler
Country Origin
Germany
Contact Person
info@rangerotors.de
Special Requirement
Need for a special agricultural landscape
Need Special Training

Description

Trichogramma dropper offers farmers and service providers the ideal tool for quick, efficient and cheap biological pest control in corn. Thanks to the high-precision GPS, the Agrica drone distributes the Trichogramma capsules precisely and is thus more effective than application by hand.

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Crops Used
  • Maize
Tech Requirement Comment

The extremely light carbon fibre frame in combination with a very efficient powertrain results in an exceptionally good power-to-weight ratio. The Agrica can be folded for transport, so it easily fits in any trunk. Lipo batteries from 6S 10,000- 12,000mAh can be placed on the battery platform, these are fastened with two straps and are quickly replaceable. Functional design with minimal set-up time. Integrated FPV camera. Intelligent autopilot.

Landscape Comment

For large areas, use the car operation, the Agrica automatically turns at the field boundary and continues its flight route. For irregular or very small pieces of field, manual operation can be switched during operation, giving the pilot full control back and being manually manoeuvrable.

Working speed

10x faster than manual output 8ha/30 min

Acreage covered

Flight operating times of up to 30 minutes are no problem and increase the area performance. Usually, the Trichogramma capsules are applied in a grid of 10 x 10 M. Covers up to 8 ha permission. Up to 2 km operation range.
8 ha, tank 5L =1000 balls

Support

Live video feedback

Mode of operation

By company staff

Accuracy

Thanks to the TB1000 discharge module, the Trichogramma capsules can be dropped very precisely. Due to the "Auto Reverse System", blockages of the Trichogramma capsules are excluded. Detailed operating, performance and diagnostic data can be easily read out on an attached LCD display. Operating data is archived and can be displayed at any time.

Keywords
  • Pest control
Media Files
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