Farmers in China’s Henan Province are using unmanned aircrafts to spray pesticides onto the farms.
In November 2017 a group of villagers in central China bought drones marking the beginning of a new era of drone usage in farms.
Zhu Xiwang, a farmer, and his neighbours said they hoped their squad of agri-drones would help start a pest-killing service.
The unmanned aircraft, known by its model name MG-1S, is produced by Shenzhen-based Da Jiang Innovation, one of the largest drone manufacturers in China. Said to be one of the most popular drones for agricultural purposes in China, the aircraft can follow a pre-programmed flying route and is equipped with three radars — at the front, rear and bottom respectively.
The radars help the drone avoid obstacles and detect the terrain for adjusting its height of flying.
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The drone, to be controlled via a wireless console, can carry 10 litres of pesticide and is as efficient as 10 farmers for killing pests in the same amount of time. [Gardy Chacha]
