Articles by Mick Roberts

Regulations for drones heavier than 25 kg are much more demanding. Consequently, the more popular light drones have a tank capacity up to about 16 litres. These smaller drones are also easier to handle and transport. - Photo: DJI

29-06-2021 | Article

Check out the application drone catalogue

Operating a spray drone requires skill and expertise – which few farmers and new users will have. To gain experience all new users will need proper training and should make numerous practice flights. - Photo: Hylio

29-06-2021 | Article

What to look for when buying your first application drone

A drone pilot preparing his drone for spraying a vineyard in in Bernex near Geneva, Switzerland. - Photo: EPA

29-06-2021 | Article

Rules allow for big expansion in drone spraying

Photo: Pyka

29-06-2021 | Article

What technology can halt the unstoppable rise of the drones?

Photo: ANP

07-05-2021 | Article

Show us your application drones!

Operators give thumbs up to closed system

20-04-2021 | Article

Operators give thumbs up to closed system

Photo: Taylor Technologies

19-04-2021 | Article

Scottish engineer’s spot sprayer hits the target

Drones on target to deliver nutrients

22-01-2021 | Article

Drones on target to deliver nutrients

How farmers use John Deere Operations Center

03-12-2020 | Article

How farmers use John Deere Operations Center

Counting the cost of soil compaction

10-09-2020 | Article

Counting the cost of soil compaction

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Mick Roberts Freelance journalist