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Drone Development from Concept to Flight

You're reading from   Drone Development from Concept to Flight Design, assemble, and discover the applications of unmanned aerial vehicles

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Product type Paperback
Published in Apr 2024
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781837633005
Length 316 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Preface 1. Part 1: Fundamentals of Flight Engineering
2. Chapter 1: Getting Started with UAV and Drone Engineering FREE CHAPTER 3. Chapter 2: Understanding Flight Terminologies and the Physics of Motion 4. Chapter 3: Learning and Applying Basic Command and Control Interfaces 5. Chapter 4: Knowing UAV Systems, Sub-Systems, and Components 6. Part 2: System Conceptualization and Avionics Development
7. Chapter 5: The Application of Sensors and IMUs in Drones 8. Chapter 6: Introduction to Drone Firmware and Flight Stacks 9. Chapter 7: Introduction to Ground Control Station Software 10. Chapter 8: Understanding Flight Modes and Mission Planning 11. Part 3: Configuration, Calibrations, Flying, and Log Analysis
12. Chapter 9: Drone Assembly, Configuration, and Tuning 13. Chapter 10: Flight Log Analysis and PIDs 14. Chapter 11: Application-Based Drone Development 15. Chapter 12: Developing a Custom Survey Drone 16. References 17. Index 18. Other Books You May Enjoy

Agricultural spraying drones

Agricultural spraying drones are specialized Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) that are designed to apply fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and other agricultural inputs to crops in a precise and targeted manner. These drones have specific payloads and spraying systems that are optimized for efficient and controlled application:

Figure 11.5 – Example of an agriculture drone

Figure 11.5 – Example of an agriculture drone

Let’s take a brief look at payloads and spraying systems:

  • Spraying mechanisms: Agricultural spraying drones are equipped with spraying systems that include pumps, nozzles, and tanks that are capable of carrying liquid payloads. These systems ensure controlled and even distribution of agricultural inputs over the crops.
  • Variable Rate Technology (VRT): Advanced spraying drones incorporate VRT, enabling spray rates to be adjusted based on crop conditions, allowing for targeted application, and minimizing input waste.
  • Payload capacity...
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