UNITRANS Africa’s 50-year involvement in cutting-edge agricultural innovations across the continent is set to soar to new heights after the company’s recent acquisition of a fleet of the world’s largest spraying drones.
Unitrans’ purchase of seven Chinese-made DJI T30 Agras drones, which were developed at a cost of over R400-million, is set to become a game-changer for the agricultural industry across Africa in general and the SADC region in particular.
The environmentally-friendly, low-cost T30 drones are already in operation in Malawi and Mozambique, with results exceeding expectations in the areas of spraying precision and the optimal utilization of chemicals, thereby reducing costs and ensuring each crop’s specific needs are met.
“Drones have so many advantages over planes, including being environmentally friendly,” says Unitrans CEO, Rob Hayworth. “Drones use batteries instead of fuel and can spray at night, whereas a plane cannot, thereby allowing for 24/7 spraying operations.
Continue reading: https://africasciencenews.org/firm-soars-high-with-cutting-edge-crop-spraying-drones-in-africa/
Unitrans’ purchase of seven Chinese-made DJI T30 Agras drones, which were developed at a cost of over R400-million, is set to become a game-changer for the agricultural industry across Africa in general and the SADC region in particular.
The environmentally-friendly, low-cost T30 drones are already in operation in Malawi and Mozambique, with results exceeding expectations in the areas of spraying precision and the optimal utilization of chemicals, thereby reducing costs and ensuring each crop’s specific needs are met.
“Drones have so many advantages over planes, including being environmentally friendly,” says Unitrans CEO, Rob Hayworth. “Drones use batteries instead of fuel and can spray at night, whereas a plane cannot, thereby allowing for 24/7 spraying operations.
Continue reading: https://africasciencenews.org/firm-soars-high-with-cutting-edge-crop-spraying-drones-in-africa/
