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DJI Agras Drone Spraying Course

DJI Agras Drone Spraying Course

Combined General Visual Line of Sight (GVC) and DJI Agras Spraying Training


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DJI Agras Drone Spraying Course

The DJI Agras Drone Spraying Course is delivered in partnership between enterprise UAS specialist heliguy™ and agricultural experts Drone Ag.

This multi-day training course helps pilots achieve the UK CAA-approved GVC (General Visual Line of Sight Certificate) and enables them to competently operate DJI Agras aircraft.

DJI Agras is an automated drone series for targeted spraying - particularly useful for precision agriculture and covering varied and uneven terrain. It also increases efficiency: A drone with a 30-litre tank can cover around 10 hectares an hour.

Drone spraying is an emerging trend in the UK. This course helps farmers get familiar with drone spraying technology and set the foundations for future developments in the sector.

Spray drones can also be used for other applications, such as targeted disinfection, and landscaping.



Drone Spraying Course: Learning Outcomes

The course covers a breadth of modules to ensure you can operate DJI Agras safely, effectively, and legally. The syllabus includes:

  • GVC drone training, including flight safety, UK laws/regulations, and practical flying and theory;
  • Chemical mixing and handling, including licensing, techniques, and disposal;
  • Agras kit review, including spray tank and spreading module;
  • Manual practice flight with DJI Agras drone;
  • DJI Agras specific functions and applications, including varied and uneven terrain;
  • Setting up the D-RTK 2 base station.

The course is delivered on location at Drone Ag’s agricultural premises in Northumberland, providing the perfect backdrop for application-specific learning.

The GVC part of the course is delivered by the heliguy™ drone training team, while the DJI Agras training will be delivered by Drone Ag, who are agricultural specialists with vast experience of deploying the platform and have developed the Skippy Scout crop scouting app for drones.  

Following successful completion of the course, candidates will require an OSC (Operating Safety Case) to conduct spraying/spreading and/or to operate the larger Agras drones (T30/T40). heliguy™ has an in-house OSC consultancy to help prepare submissions.

If candidates want to spread regulated substances for agriculture, they will require HSE approval.

DJI Agras Applications

Precision Agriculture

DJI Agras can be deployed for efficient, cost-effective and precision aerial spraying/spreading, helping to boost agricultural productivity.

It can apply fertilisers, seeds, and feed, and enables variable spreading to reduce fertiliser use while increasing yield.

DJI Agras can be used as part of an agricultural drone workflow: A multispectral or scouting drone can survey/map your field to highlight problem areas, and then DJI Agras can conduct targeted spraying to alleviate these issues.

This workflow, including how Drone Ag’s Skippy Scout app can be used to benefit crop scouting, will be covered during the course.


Public Safety

The DJI Agras can be used for public safety. It is particularly effective for firefighters, used to spray water to tackle fires.

Landscaping

The DJI Agras can be an effective tool for landscaping, spraying water to help maintain lawns, gardens, and other landscapes, such as golf courses.

DJI Agras Drone Spraying Course FAQs

Answers to your most frequently asked questions.

FAQs

Do I need an OSC for drone spraying in the UK?

An OSC is required to conduct drone spraying/spreading. It is also required for operators flying the DJI Agras T40 and T30, due to their weight.

heliguy™ provides an in-house OSC consultancy to help candidates prepare for the submission to the UK CAA. Candidates are required to have a valid Operational Authorisation (from GVC) before they can apply for an OSC.

Separate costs for the OSC process apply.

FAQs

How long is the training?

The course is a multi-day training course, designed to provide GVC and DJI Agras drone spraying training. The maximum length of the course is five days (three days GVC, two days DJI Agras training), but this can be shortened depending on the number of candidates. Please contact our training team to find out more.

FAQs

Is there a flight test during the training course?

Yes, candidates will conduct the practical flight training aspect of the GVC during the course. The theory part of the GVC must be completed before attending the course. 

Candidates will also be required to complete a DJI Agras-specific theory exam and practical DJI Agras training. 

FAQs

Do pilots need to bring their own drones to the course?

heliguy™ and Drone Ag will supply drones for the training, but drone pilot teams are welcome to bring their own hardware/equipment to the session.

FAQs

What do pilots need to bring to the training?

Pilots should bring suitable wet and cold weather clothing and suitable footwear for outdoor activities.

FAQs

How many pilots are needed for the course?

Contact our training team to discuss course numbers. Our provision will be delivered in a way that ensures each participant receives a premium and tailored training experience.

FAQs

Where does the training take place?

The course takes place at Drone Ag’s specialist agricultural facility in Northumberland (Old Bewick, Alnwick, NE66 4DZ). This provides the ideal backdrop to tailor your agricultural drone training.

Candidates will be required to book their own accommodation for the duration of the training.

FAQs

What happens on completion of the course?

Candidates who pass the GVC will be able to apply to the CAA for an Operational Authorisation. They can then work towards an OSC, if required. Drone Ag will provide candidates with a certificate, proving they are qualified to use the DJI Agras spray drones.

FAQs

What are the best drones for farm mapping?

The DJI Mavic 3M is one of the best drones for agricultural mapping, combining an RGB camera with a multispectral camera.

Its upgraded camera array makes it ideal for conducting high-precision aerial surveys, crop-growth monitoring, and natural resource surveys.

The Mavic 3 Multispectral is an efficient aircraft, capable of covering up to 2 square kilometres in a single flight.

Key features of the DJI Mavic 3M include:

  • Quality Drone Mapping Visual Camera: 4/3 CMOS 20MP, 1/2000s mechanical shutter speed, 0.7s high-speed burst when RGB camera is used.
  • Multispectral Mapping: 4 5MP multispectral sensors. Green (560 ± 16 nm;); Red 650 ± 16 nm; Red Edge 730 ± 16 nm; Near Infrared 860 ± 26 nm.
  • RTK Module: The RTK Module provides real-time centimetre-level positioning data for improved absolute accuracy of image metadata.
  • Compact and Portable: Foldable and with a maximum take-off weight of 1,050g, the Mavic 3M is easily transportable and quick to deploy.
  • Precise Positioning: RTK module provides real-time centimetre-level positioning data for improved absolute accuracy of image metadata. This enables Mavic 3M to do high-precision aerial surveying without using ground control points.
  • Sunlight Sensor: Built-in sunlight sensor captures solar irradiance and records it in an image file, allowing for light compensation of image data during 2D reconstruction. This results in more accurate NDVI results.
  • Efficient Aerial Surveying: The Mavic 3M can fly for 43 minutes. Cover up to 200 hectares per flight.
  • Terrain-follow Aerial Surveying: The terrain-follow aerial surveying can be easily performed in steep-slope landscapes. The drone can also conduct field scouting.
  • Software Suite: Import data into DJI Terra or the DJI SmartFarm Platform for detailed maps and models and other insights.
    FAQs

    What are the best drones for crop spraying?

    The DJI Agras drones are equipped with high-precision spraying systems.

    These automated platforms are highly efficient solutions, enabling farmers to cover more ground in less time. For instance, the DJI Agras T30 can cover 40 acres an hour.

    The DJI Agras are available in different sizes with different capacities and can be used for spraying and spreading.

    They enable targeted, even distribution; strong penetration; and prevent drift. This avoids over-fertilisation and prevents leakage.

    DJI Agras are large, rugged industrial machines and feature obstacle avoidance capabilities as with other enterprise DJI Drones.

    Click to find out more about DJI Agras crop spraying drones or read more about the best drones for agriculture.

    FAQs

    What is the best drone for agriculture?

    The best drone for agriculture & farming depend on what kind of mission you are flying.

    For data collection, surveying and mapping - the Mavic 3M is the best solution for the job with it's multispectral sensor array and mechanical shutter, but for crop spraying and seeding operations - the purpose-built DJI Agras range are the only aircraft with these advanced capabilities.

    Best Drone for Farm Mapping

    The DJI Mavic 3M is one of the best drones for agricultural mapping, combining an RGB camera with a multispectral camera.

    Its upgraded camera array makes it ideal for conducting high-precision aerial surveys, crop-growth monitoring, and natural resource surveys.

    The Mavic 3 Multispectral is an efficient aircraft, capable of covering up to 2 square kilometres in a single flight.

    Key features of the DJI Mavic 3M include:

    • Quality Drone Mapping Visual Camera: 4/3 CMOS 20MP, 1/2000s mechanical shutter speed, 0.7s high-speed burst when RGB camera is used.
    • Multispectral Mapping: 4 5MP multispectral sensors. Green (560 ± 16 nm;); Red 650 ± 16 nm; Red Edge 730 ± 16 nm; Near Infrared 860 ± 26 nm.
    • RTK Module: The RTK Module provides real-time centimetre-level positioning data for improved absolute accuracy of image metadata.
    • Compact and Portable: Foldable and with a maximum take-off weight of 1,050g, the Mavic 3M is easily transportable and quick to deploy.
    • Precise Positioning: RTK module provides real-time centimetre-level positioning data for improved absolute accuracy of image metadata. This enables Mavic 3M to do high-precision aerial surveying without using ground control points.
    • Sunlight Sensor: Built-in sunlight sensor captures solar irradiance and records it in an image file, allowing for light compensation of image data during 2D reconstruction. This results in more accurate NDVI results.
    • Efficient Aerial Surveying: The Mavic 3M can fly for 43 minutes. Cover up to 200 hectares per flight.
    • Terrain-follow Aerial Surveying: The terrain-follow aerial surveying can be easily performed in steep-slope landscapes. The drone can also conduct field scouting.
    • Software Suite: Import data into DJI Terra or the DJI SmartFarm Platform for detailed maps and models and other insights.

    Best Drone for Crop Spraying

    The DJI Agras drones are equipped with high-precision spraying systems.

    These automated platforms are highly efficient solutions, enabling farmers to cover more ground in less time. For instance, the DJI Agras T30 can cover 40 acres an hour.

    The DJI Agras are available in different sizes with different capacities and can be used for spraying and spreading.

    They enable targeted, even distribution; strong penetration; and prevent drift. This avoids over-fertilisation and prevents leakage.

    DJI Agras are large, rugged industrial machines and feature obstacle avoidance capabilities as with other enterprise DJI Drones.

    Click to find out more about DJI Agras crop spraying drones or read more about the best drones for agriculture.

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