Droplet trajectories from rotary spray drone application: Implications for swath width measurements

Introduction We conducted a series of drone deposition studies with three main objectives: We wanted to: The four swath width measurement methods were: Assuming a trapezoidal-shaped spray swath, the Effective Swath Width (ESW) can be roughly defined as the span between two points that represent 1/2 of the average maximum deposit density. The idea is […]

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Exploding Sprayer Myths (ep.15): Where will it land?

Celebrating 10 years of “thinking we’re funny”, Exploding Sprayer Myths is back with a new opening sequence! Join cheesy game show host Wink Boomwobbly and his unsuspecting contestant Joe Mama as they discuss the factors that influence spray droplet fate. How do wind, travel speed, boom height and droplet size affect your pesticide application? Knowing […]

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Stan and Blade’s Drone Emporium

In this parody of SCTV’s Tex and Edna Boil we have some tongue-in-cheek fun while reminding people to maintain a healthy skepticism when reading RPAS marketing materials. Always be sure to ask questions and see the data before you believe what might be too good to be true. Special thanks to Jason Strove for his […]

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Exploding Sprayer Myths (ep.14): Maverick’s Mojo

Have you lost that loving feeling? Well here’s your chance to get it back while learning how to operate spray drones safely, effectively, and legally. Join Maverick and Goose as Viper barks out best practices when using this new application technology. Remember: You’re not just a pilot – you’re an applicator! Thanks to RealAgriculture, the […]

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How to Calibrate a Drone

Calibration is a fundamental step in any spray application. To apply the correct product rate, we need to know how much liquid per unit land area is deposited under the sprayer. To conduct the calculations, either manually or through the drone software, we need to know the width of the spray swath. This task requires […]

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