A drone operates for 30 acres in 5 minutes

The rice in Suzhou is about to enter the harvest season. Yesterday, there were three large agricultural drones called “aerial guards” on the rice fields in Xinlu Village, Wuzhong District. Through their “eyes”, the leaders, growers, and agricultural machinery operators of the agricultural machinery cooperative near the rice field can check the growth status of dozens of acres of rice within 5 minutes without having to go down to the ground.

Agricultural drones are a good helper for farmers and can quickly help them complete field management tasks such as fertilization, pesticide application, weeding, and sterilization. “Zhuang Lei, an agricultural mechanic at the Hengjing Qilu Agricultural Machinery Professional Cooperative in Suzhou, told reporters that there are currently three large agricultural drones in the cooperative. Each drone can work on 30 acres in 5 minutes, and three collaborators can complete 2300 acres of field work in one day, achieving nearly 20 times the labor efficiency.

On the same day, the Agricultural and Rural Bureau of Wuzhong District held the 2023 agricultural machinery safety production training and drill, with Zhuang Lei responsible for explaining the flying skills and safety standards of drones. At the scene, Zhuang Lei took out a professional handle and operated a nearly 2 square meter and 50 centimeter high drone to open its wings. Under his control, the drone shuttles back and forth above the rice field, and on the operating handle, the growth of rice in the rice field can be clearly seen.

Zhuang Lei said that with the popularization of agricultural drones, more and more farmers are using drones, and everyone hopes to spray pesticides at high angles to achieve better results. But the general flying altitude is around 3 meters, which is already quite efficient and very safe. “With Zhuang Lei’s explanation, everyone gradually mastered the usage standards of agricultural drones.

It is reported that nearly a hundred agricultural drones like this are in use in Wuzhong District, providing field management services in various areas. These drones not only improve work efficiency and quality, but also reduce the use and cost of fertilizers and pesticides, thereby reducing pollution to the environment and soil. At the same time, drones can also achieve precise fertilization and spraying, adjusting and optimizing according to different crops and soil conditions.

We will continue to introduce advanced agricultural technology and equipment to improve the level and quality of agricultural production The relevant person in charge of the Agriculture and Rural Bureau of Wuzhong District introduced, “We will also strengthen training and guidance for farmers and agricultural machinery operators, so that they can better grasp the operating methods and safety standards of agricultural drones, and ensure the safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly operation of agricultural drones.