Drone
Drones are revolutionising viticulture by offering innovative solutions for monitoring and intervention. From mapping plots of land to spraying plant protection products (by dispensation only in France), these tools combine precision, efficiency and reduced inputs, with great potential for optimising farming practices.
Drones in viticulture
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Drones
are establishing themselves as high-tech tools in viticulture, offering innovative possibilities for monitoring, analysing and intervening in vineyard plots. There are two main categories of drone used in viticulture:
- Image-taking drones and on-board sensors : dedicated to analysing and mapping vineyards (see Connected sensors/tools category)
- Spraying drones: designed for the targeted application of plant protection products.
Technical specifications
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Withapplications Image
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with high-resolution cameras and multi-spectral sensors, these devices can collect crucial data on the condition of vines, such as plant vigour, areas of water stress and emerging diseases. just a few overflights, winegrowers can obtain detailed maps that facilitate more precise plot management, reducing the use of inputs while increasing the quality and yield of harvests.
What's more, this technology offers considerable time savings and unrivalled accuracy compared with traditional inspection methods, making drones an essential tool for sustainable, high-performance viticulture.
|What's more, this technology offers considerable time savings and unrivalled accuracy compared with traditional inspection methods, making drones an essential tool for sustainable, high-performance viticulture
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Spraying
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Spraying
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drones, equipped with product application systems, offer an alternative solution for treating plots of land- :
- Targeted spraying: ideal for areas that are difficult to access or on sloping ground.
- Inaccessible in poorly drained soil: ideal for treating plots following poorly drained rain or waterlogged soil.
- greater precision : reduced inputs and fewer losses thanks to uniform application. Although
Use and settings
Flight planning
drones must be programmed to- :
- Cover the plots uniformly.
- Respect the heights and trajectories required for accurate data acquisition.
Maintenance and updating
regular maintenance ensures the reliability of the drones- :
- Checking the sensors and battery before each flight.
- Software updates to optimise performance and ensure regulatory compliance.
Safety and regulations
The use of drones is governed by strict regulations. In France- :
- Spraying drones are not currently authorised.
- Specific authorisations are required for professional flights (zones, heights, flight plans).
