New fuel drones fly an hour, not 6 minutes
SPS Automation's AC-16 petrol drone can spray for up to an hour, against battery drones that last only six to eight minutes. The smaller model is made for spot spraying in hard-to-reach terrain.
Why it mattersLonger flight times mean less downtime refuelling and let farmers cover more ground in a day. This matters on big properties where battery drones run out fast.
AustraliaAustralian farmers will have a new petrol drone option for spraying and livestock work starting next year, potentially reducing operational costs on remote stations.
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