Spray Drone Training & Certification
Get trained & certified to operate tethered and non-tethered spray drones over 25KG for agricultural and building washing purposes.
Tethered and non - tethered spray drones are increasingly becoming a vital tool being utilised in many industries in New Zealand, offering precise, economic and effective solutions for a wide range of tasks including crop spraying, seeding application and building washing. Operating drones for these purposes requires compliance with Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulations, as well as specific spray drone training and certification.
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DroneMate and its experienced professional drone instructors and associates provide clients with all aspects of this process, ensuring high skill and safety standards and systems essential for all spray operations.
UAV Agricultural Pilot Rating
Agricultural Drone Training & Certification
Are you looking to maximize your spraying or spreading productivity? Whether you're a farmer seeking efficient pest and/or weed control and crop enhancement or an established spraying contractor or spreading company aiming to broaden your operational capabilities, spray drones are rapidly becoming an essential farming tool.
Spray drones revolutionize the way pesticides, fertilizers, and agricultural chemicals are applied. Even in the face of extreme weather events, such as flooding that renders areas inaccessible by traditional vehicles, spray drones prove invaluable, providing organisations with unmatched access and flexibility for their spraying and spreading operations. Here are just a few of the advantages spray drones have over traditional methods of application, including:
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Increased efficiency: Drones can cover large areas of land quickly and accurately, without the need for a human operator to walk or drive through the fields. This can save a lot of time and effort, allowing farmers to get more done in less time
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Reduced labour costs: Drones can help to reduce the amount of labour needed for tasks like herbicide and pesticide application. This can save farmers money on labour costs, as well as on the cost of the chemicals themselves
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Improved precision and reduced environmental impact: Drones can be programmed to spray an even amount of liquid in all necessary sections or you can program variable spray rate applications, reducing the risk of overdosing or underdosing crops. Utilising targeted spot spraying also provides reduced environmental impact through lower chemical usage and specific application.
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Improved safety: Drones can help to improve safety for farmers and other workers by reducing the need to walk or drive through fields where pesticides or herbicides are being applied therefore preventing unnecessary exposure to chemicals. Drones also reduce the risks associated in accessing and working in difficult terrain.
FAST-TRACK YOUR SPRAY OPERATIONS
Initial Consultation
We begin by conducting an efficient and comprehensive consultation with your team. Understanding your specific requirements, goals, and operational needs allows us to tailor our services to your drone spraying/spreading operation. We take the time to listen and analyze, ensuring we provide the best solutions to match your objectives.
Based on the insights gathered during the consultation, we develop a customized roadmap that outlines the necessary steps to establish your spray operations swiftly. This roadmap covers essential aspects such as equipment selection, drone training and certification, regulatory compliance, operational planning and more.
Drone Training & Certification
To conduct spray operations or operate a drone that weighs over 25kg, your organisation must hold an Unmanned Aircraft Operators Certificate. This involves developing an exposition that details your standard operating procedures and how you manage risk. The exposition must be approved by the CAA before you can fly spray drone operations.
The remote pilot must also hold a Part 102 certification and agricultural and pilot chemical ratings. Experience, proficiency and competence are crucial for successful spray operations. Our comprehensive training and certification programs are tailored specifically for spray drone operators and our industry-leading instructors will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to safely and effectively operate your spray drones. From flight operations to spray techniques, we cover all essential aspects of spray drone operations.
Operation Implentation
Navigating the regulatory landscape can be complex and time-consuming. DroneMate will onboard your organisation on to our exposition whilst we develop your own documentation for CAA approval. This guarantees that you can commence your spray operations within a few weeks from the start of your journey to obtain your organisational Part 102 certificate and our expertise and industry knowledge ensures a smooth and efficient approval process. Through our partner Precision Data Technology (PDT) we offer smart analytic solutions such as prescription weed spraying zones that you can implement into your workflows to streamline your spray operations. Contact us to see how we can help build custom solutions for you.
Aerial Asset Management Rating
Building Drone Washing Training & Certification
Spray drone technology is revolutionising building and infrastructure maintenance. With innovations like longer flight duration, larger tank capacity, and the option of tethered or non-tethered systems, drones are quickly becoming the go-to choice for our building wash operators.
The ability to choose between tethered and non-tethered drones allows for operations to be customised to specific job needs. Tethered drones, with their continuous water supply, are ideal for cleaning building facades, while non-tethered drones offer greater maneuverability for roof cleaning, making it easier to access hard-to-reach areas without the limitations of a tether.
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​To legally operate spray drones for the purpose of washing buildings and infrastructure in New Zealand you must hold an Aerial Asset Management rating. The CAA approved Flight Test NZ RPAS Aerial Asset Management rating is in place for training and certifying pilots to operate with the sole purpose of applying product to buildings and structures using a tethered or non-tethered UAV platform. Common products such as "Wet and Forget" or "30 Seconds" or similar are considered to be a domestic pesticide and therefore defined as agrichemicals by both the EPA and CAA. Holding a current Aerial Asset Management rating allows you to apply these products using a spray drone. DroneMate is currently the only provider of this training and certification process. Our highly experienced and qualified AAM Instructor will guide you through all aspects of the rating and clients' ability to also utilise our structure significantly reduces the cost and time it takes to get their company fully operational.
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Contact us today for a complete breakdown of the training and certification process, timeframe and costings for getting your drone building washing operation off the ground.
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