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| I know this post might not change your mind, but I wanted to share my thoughts anyway.
While we sell drones and I’d love for every farm to buy one from us, I understand that it’s not an obvious, no-brainer purchase for everyone. If you’re applying fungicide to a small number of acres, the decision becomes even tougher. However, for larger fungicide applications, investing in a drone becomes an easy decision because of the efficiency and cost-effectiveness it offers.
While depreciation is a real factor with drones, the payback is usually fairly quick—even with low acre usage. The time, labor, and application efficiencies often offset the initial cost faster than you might expect.
There are also other benefits to consider that fall into the “pro-drone” category. If you own a drone, chances are you’ll find uses beyond just fungicide and cover crop applications. For example, spot spraying with a drone is highly effective. While it may not save a ton of money compared to using a ground rig, I believe drones offer superior precision and efficiency in this area.
Additionally, if you’re running on-farm tests with different chemicals, fungicides, or biologicals, drones excel. They handle these trials more efficiently and cost-effectively than ground rigs.
These are just a few points to consider—I’m sure others can share more insights based on their experiences. Drones may not be the right fit for every farm, but most farms discover far more uses for them once they have one.
Brian
Aerial Spray Solutions LLC
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