Aerial Method of Plant Protection with the Use of an Autogyro for Sustainable Agriculture

Bzowska-Bakalarz, M.; Trendak, Artur; Marszałek, Dariusz; Pniak, M.; Bagar, Martin; Czarnigowski, Jacek

doi:10.1016/j.aaspro.2015.12.031

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“…The carrier of the purpose‐built application system with two spreaders on a boom was an ultralight gyroplane (Fig. ) …”

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“…The applicators were calibrated to ensure dosage according to the plant protection product specification and the speed of application: with the average flight speed of 100 km h −1 . The capacity of the containers allowed to treat 80 ha in 40 min (the height of flight was set as 5 m; swath width – 18 m). The system was equipped with satellite navigation devices to comply with the requirements of aviation law.…”

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“…As preliminary tests on the application of Trichogramma with a gyroplane‐mounted biopesticide spreading system produced promising results, the studies were continued to determine the effectiveness of this method of biopesticide application in long‐term maize monocultures.…”

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Using gyroplane for application of Trichogramma spp. against the European corn borer in maize

Bzowska-Bakalarz

Bulak

Bereś

et al. 2020

Pest Management Science

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BACKGROUND: Achieving sustainability of agricultural production is one of the key challenges for humanity. Minimizing the use of chemicals and replacing them with biological plant protection is, firstly, fully in line with the agriculture's development strategy and, secondly, confirmed to be achievable in practice. For instance, many researchers point to the potential of using Trichogramma spp. to control Ostrinia nubilalis in maize. However, the application methods for preparations containing Trichogramma spp. are still at the stage of development. So far, ground application proved time and energy consuming. Aerial application using ultralight aircraft is a new option. RESULTS:The present study presents the results of tests on the effectiveness of applying Trichogramma spp. from the board of an ultralight gyroplane. A 6-year experiment was conducted on a maize monoculture located in south-western Poland. The results indicate that the low-height aerial application allows precise dosing and satisfactory distribution of the biopesticide. The efficacy of 60-85% (depending on the year) of the gyroplane-based spraying operations was comparable with that observed for ground application.CONCLUSION: Considering the speed and high efficiency of the treatment, using a gyroplane as a carrier of the biopesticide application system is a good alternative to the other methods.

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“…The carrier of the purpose‐built application system with two spreaders on a boom was an ultralight gyroplane (Fig. ) …”

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Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Using gyroplane for application of Trichogramma spp. against the European corn borer in maize

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Bulak

Bereś

et al. 2020

Pest Management Science

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“…The research aimed to provide a method for selecting the aircraft type most suitable for a particular aerial treatment operation according to the characteristics of the area to be treated (size, shape, distance from the airport) to maximize efficiency or to minimize unit cost of the operation. In literature (Bungescu et al, 2011, Giles & Billing 2014, Bzowska-Bakalarz et al, 2015, there are no studies comparing operational and economic parameters of various aircraft.…”

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Farm Machinery and Processes Management in Sustainable Agriculture, X International Scientific Symposium

Lorencowicz¹,

Uziak²,

Huyghebaert³

2019

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EU forestry does not currently have automatic planters, hence the project proposes to develop an innovative technology in which the key role will be played by an autonomous planter designed for establishing forest cultures and afforestation of former farmland and reclaimed areas with the use of seedlings with a covered root system (grown in container nurseries). The device will have a self-levelling traction system, a control system with a satellite navigation module to support autonomous navigation and planting site selection, a mechanism of planting spot preparation, a planting unit, an intelligent robotic arm to feed seedlings from containers to the planting unit according to a given algorithm, a container storage unit with an automated feeder, a drive unit with an electro-hydraulic control system, a control module, and a wireless remote control system. The autonomous planter will significantly reduce the cost and machine inputs during establishing forest cultures and afforestation of former farmland and reclaimed areas with the use of seedlings with a covered root system, and thus perfectly fits into the assumptions of agriculture 4.0.

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“…As reported Majewski (2015) it influences the operational efficiency of aerial application which depends also on meteorological situation and phenology of pests. Because in the last decades, as reported Bungescu et al 2011), Giles & Billing (2014) , Xiongkui He et al (2014), Bzowska-Bakalarz et al (2015), new options of aircraft in crop protection were adapted: ultralight trike, gyroplane (both operated by pilot), and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), or unmanned aerial systems (UAS): drones and helicopters (operator working from the ground).…”

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Settings Parameters for Aerial Pesticides Application Using Gyroplane

Czaczyk¹,

Fritz²,

Hoffmann³

et al. 2017

Farm Machinery and Processes Management in Sustainable Agriculture, IX International Scientific Symposium

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The operational effectivity of pesticide application on small areas of forests (<5 ha) could be improved e.g. by using gyroplanes. The gyroplane is powered by standard automotive fuel, and can be operated without airport infrastructure. For safe and efficient use of such technology an elaboration of working settings is needed. Three most widely used insecticides for protection of Polish forests were tested. In the conducted study new applications parameters (forward speed, flow rate) adapted to gyroplane were used. The rotating atomisers AU 7000 were adapted to gyroplane, to receive the application of insecticides, similar to quality received by aircraft. Additionally, the same dose rates of tank mixes were tested, but for application speed optimized for gyroplane (100 km/h).

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Aerial Method of Plant Protection with the Use of an Autogyro for Sustainable Agriculture

Cited by 4 publications

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Using gyroplane for application of Trichogramma spp. against the European corn borer in maize

Using gyroplane for application of Trichogramma spp. against the European corn borer in maize

Farm Machinery and Processes Management in Sustainable Agriculture, X International Scientific Symposium

Settings Parameters for Aerial Pesticides Application Using Gyroplane

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