Drohnen Expertise has successfully utilized the DJI Agras agricultural drone to apply seven tons of lime to a new forest plantation.
This innovative approach demonstrates the increasing role of state-of-the-art drone technology in sustainable forestry management, enabling efficient and environmentally conscious practices in sensitive conservation areas.
The operation undertook the rapid and precise application of lime with minimal soil disturbance.
Lime treatment is crucial for improving the pH of the forest soil, enhancing nutrient availability, and ultimately fostering the healthy growth of young trees within the plantation.
Traditional liming methods often involve heavy machinery, which can lead to significant soil compaction and damage, particularly in sensitive or difficult-to-access terrain.
Drohnen Expertise circumvented these challenges, offering a superior alternative due to several key advantages, such as preventing soil degradation and ecosystem disruption in sensitive areas, whilst enabling precise lime application without soil damage. This method is also significantly faster and more resource-efficient than traditional techniques, ultimately fostering more stable and climate-resilient forests through sustainable care.
The DJI Agras drone features a sophisticated dual-atomized spraying system with a four-sprinkler configuration and a coaxial dual-rotor design. This allows for precise coverage with adjustable droplet sizes and high flow rates, ensuring optimal penetration and distribution of the lime.
