Using drones to spray pesticides to control rapeseed aphids

Since April 1, in Minle Village, Youqi Village, and Ludishao Village, Hongfenghu Town, Qingzhen City, in the concentrated and contiguous planting area of rapeseed, with the sound of “buzzing”, under the control of on-site operators, The drone hovered in the sky and sprayed pesticides on the rapeseed fields to control aphids according to the predetermined route.

Drone spraying pesticide scene (photo by Li Hongmei) (1).jpg

Drone spraying pesticide scene.

According to reports, the occurrence and damage of rapeseed aphids are closely related to temperature and rainfall. Under the conditions of no or little rain and dry weather, it is very suitable for aphids to reproduce, and it is easy to break out and cause disasters. Since last winter, Qingzhen City has experienced long-term drought and little rain, which provides a suitable environment for the growth of aphids. In this regard, the Qingzhen City Planting Industry Center has issued a report on rapeseed insects to the township agricultural centers in early March, requiring the agricultural technicians of the township agricultural centers to guide the rapeseed growers to prevent and control them.

Drone spraying pesticide scene (photo by Li Hongmei) (2).jpg

Drone spraying pesticide scene.

At present, rapeseed flowers are basically withered, which is a good time to implement pest control. Compared with traditional manual methods, the use of drones is more efficient, accurate and safe. In order to ensure a bumper harvest of rapeseed, the Qingzhen Municipal Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Affairs sent drones to Hongfenghu Town to spray pesticides on the rapeseed planting bases of farmers for free, which not only saved labor costs for farmers, but also implemented unified defense in concentrated contiguous areas Control makes pests have nowhere to hide and promotes healthy canola seeding.

“The role of UAV flight defense in modern agricultural production is becoming more and more prominent.” At the flight defense site, the staff introduced the technical essentials while operating. They only need to configure the pesticide according to the relevant requirements, and set the flight route and According to the navigation feedback information, the drone can automatically enter the “preset track”, adjust the height with the ground, and carry out aerial operations to avoid poisoning of sprayers and trampling rapeseed.