Why Drones are Becoming More Attractive for Farmer Spraying Operations

In recent years, farmers have discovered the benefits of using spray drones, like those made from Hylio. Photo Courtesy of Hylio
In recent years, farmers have discovered the benefits of using spray drones, like those made from Hylio. Photo Courtesy of Hylio

As times and conditions change, some farmers are finding that the best course of action is to adapt and change with them. 

One of the new methods that farmers are turning to involves moving away from the more traditional methods of using tractors with mounted sprayers or spray planes to counter weeds, insects, and fungus, and instead transitioning to utilize a relatively new field of technology for farming: drones.

Arthur Erickson, CEO of Hylio Spray Drones, shares about the origins of Hylio, as well as what the the company focuses on providing to farmers.    

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Erickson explains one of the main applications that farmers use spray drones for and why they're being seen as a more beneficial investment to farmers rather than large machinery. 

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Erickson lists other situations that spray drones can be used for.

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To learn more about Hylio and spray drones, you can visit their website at www.hyl.io