Program Overview

Course Description

The Drone Spraying Clinic is a course offered by the Faculty of Agriculture, Extended Learning, in collaboration with Landview Drones. This advanced course focuses on spraying and spreading by drone, going beyond just imaging. The DJI Agras-series drones enable both spreading of cover crops/fertilizers and application of liquid product.

What You Will Learn

• Introduction to product application by drone
• Spray quality & drift
• Regulatory issues in aviation & pesticides
• Multispectral mapping for prescriptions
• Pesticide safety
• Flight planning & mission planning
• Calibration of application parameters
• Hands-on practice designing and executing spraying/spreading missions

Instructors

The course is led by experienced instructors, including:

• Markus Weber, a Professional Agrologist with a background in agriculture, law, and management
• Bianca Weber, a seasoned and certified drone pilot with experience in practical aspects of the course
• Charlie Turcotte, a licensed drone pilot and flight reviewer with a rich background in agriculture

Course Details

The course is designed to provide hands-on experience and knowledge on the use of drones for spraying and spreading. The regulations for applying regulated pesticides are still evolving, but the course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the technology and its applications.