Agricultural drones of the Chinese company XAGspecifically the mannequins p. 40 s V40they obtained their first operational authorization from Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) United Kingdom for Agricultural Spray Operations.
This achievement is thanks in part to Partner’s collaboration Automated sprinkler systems. From now on, drone spraying will be legal in the UK, which means farming is about to embrace automation to achieve zero emissions.
Unmanned technology has been developed and used in different industries, and agriculture is one of the sectors where drones have different applications. In the UK, drone applications are strictly regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority. The take-off weight of UAVs is limited to less than 25 kilograms, and it is forbidden to launch items from them. Although farmers have a growing demand for smart production tools, agricultural drones have yet to land on farmland in the UK.
This change comes with the publication of the British government’s advertisement for commercial drones, after which the Civil Aviation Authority began considering granting an operating license for heavy crop sprayer aircraft. XAG Autonomous Agriculture Drones can precisely spray and spread directly to the target. Not only does it meet operational safety standards, but it also helps farmers increase yields with fewer inputs.
The future of drones in numbers
according to predictions PricewaterhouseCoopers In terms of the future of commercial drones in the UK, by 2030 the country will have 900,000 drones in operation, creating 650,000 new jobs, saving £45 billion for the British economy, saving £22 billion for businesses and reducing emissions. carbon by 2.4 million tons. The widespread use of commercial drones will benefit the UK’s rural economy and reduce its environmental footprint.
the Ministry of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs He points out that the agricultural area used in the UK accounts for 71% of the country’s total area, which puts more pressure on the environment. To help farmers produce in a more ecological and energy-smart way, the government has published incentives for sustainable farming. Farmers will receive up to £40 per hectare to effectively improve soil health and mitigate climate change during production.
Drones bring clear environmental benefits to agriculture. By running on batteries, XAG’s electric agricultural drones reduce diesel use and greenhouse gas emissions. It is engineered to be accurate and features RTK navigation at the centimeter level to reduce the amount of chemicals used. In addition, atmospheric processes protect the soil from compaction. Typical applications for drones include phytosanitary spraying, fertilizer spread, broadcast cultivation, and greenhouse shading.
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