Course Description
In collaboration with Landview Drones, Extended Learning is excited to bring this Drone Spraying Clinic to campus!
New this year - an advanced course focused on spraying and spreading by drone!
We are going beyond just imaging - the technology is now here to start applying product. The DJI Agras-series drones enable both spreading of cover crops/fertilizers and application of liquid product. The regulations still need to catch up for regulated pesticides, but we'll hopefully be applying those within the next few years as well.
What You Will Learn
- Introduction to product application by drone
- Spray quality & drift
- Regulatory issues in aviation & pesticides
- Multispectral mapping for prescriptions
- Pesticide safety
- Flight planning & mission planning
- Calibration of application parameters
- Hands-on practice designing and executing spraying/spreading missions
Notes
If you are looking for an introductory ag drone school, teaching all aspects of productive, safe, and legal use of remotely piloted arial systems for farmers and agronomists, register for our Ag Drone School here! Ag Drone School RegistrationInstructors
Markus Weber grew up at Weyga Farming, a large grain and cattle farm managed by his father near Camrose, Alberta. He earned agriculture, law and MBA degrees from the University of Alberta. After working as legal counsel and in senior government management positions in Nunavut, he started his renewed career as an agricultural consultant in 2011 with Serecon, an independent agricultural consulting firm in Edmonton. He is a Professional Agrologist and has been leading LandView Drones since 2015 and customizing curriculum for agricultural drone users since creating the Ag Drone School in 2016.
Bianca Weber is a seasoned and certified drone pilot, in her ninth season working with LandView. She provides instruction for practical aspects of the course and looks after all of the course logistics to ensure the equipment can be operated safely by the participants.
Charlie Turcotte is the owner/operator of Valley Precision Ag, a licensed drone pilot, and flight reviewer with a rich background in agriculture. Formerly a cereal and oilseed farmer in western Canada, Charlie transitioned to Nova Scotia eight years ago, immersing himself in the local agriculture industry. His extensive experience and dedication have positioned him as a valuable contributor, and he's been collaborating with Landview to deliver drone courses in Nova Scotia, sharing his expertise with those looking to harness the potential of agricultural drones for precision agriculture.