Spraying Training

• To understand the regulations, safety protocols, and best practices specifically for aerial spraying operations with drones.
• To learn how to meticulously prepare an aerial spraying mission, identifying key target areas, product considerations, and environmental factors.
• To understand the different kinds of drone spraying systems, nozzles, and tank configurations, and how to set them up and calibrate them correctly.
• To know the different flight paths and operational techniques to use for achieving efficient and precise spraying coverage.
• To acquire basic knowledge of analyzing mission data and evaluating the effectiveness of a spraying operation.

• Valid EU remote pilot certificate A1/A3.
• Valid EU remote pilot certificate A2.
• Minimum age of 18 years (due to the nature of handling application products, even if simulated in training, and operating specialized equipment).

Basic Principles of Aerial Spraying:

• Introduction to spraying basics (nozzles types, spray patterns, product considerations – e.g., liquids, granules).
• Overview of different kinds of spraying applications (e.g., agriculture – pesticides, fertilizers; cleaning – roofs, facades; industrial coatings).
• Market & Application overview for drone spraying.
• Critical Safety and Regulations for spraying flights (environmental protection, product-specific handling if discussed, public safety, buffer zones, drift management).

Flight Planning and Preparation for Spraying Missions:

• Pre-analysis of the mission: defining target area, understanding the surface/crop, product to be applied (and its characteristics if applicable), and critical weather conditions (wind, temperature, humidity).
• Choice of equipment: selecting appropriate drones, spraying systems (tank size, pump capacity), and nozzle types for the task.
• Detailed flight planning for efficient spraying: calculating flight paths, swath width, overlap, flight altitude, and speed for desired application rate.
• Environmental considerations: managing spray drift, identifying sensitive areas, establishing buffer zones, and emergency spill response planning.

Equipment for Aerial Spraying:

• Overview of Drones & Spraying Systems: Tank capacities, pump mechanisms, boom design, types of nozzles (e.g., flat fan, cone), and their characteristics.
• System calibration: Importance and methods for calibrating the spraying system for specific products, desired flow rates, and droplet sizes.
• Maintenance of spraying drones and systems: Cleaning, nozzle checks, pump maintenance.
• Practice Part I: Equipment setup, hands-on with spraying system components, and system calibration exercises (using water or simulated product).

Flight Operation for Spraying:

• Managing operational restrictions (airspace, specific weather minima for spraying, product label instructions if applicable).
• Executing flight paths and techniques for efficient, precise, and uniform spraying coverage.
• Managing liquid payload: effect on flight time, battery endurance, and drone handling. Refilling procedures.
• Emergency procedures specific to spraying operations (e.g., managing spills, system failure, emergency landing with payload).
• Practice Part II: Flight exercises focusing on simulated spraying patterns, maintaining consistent altitude and speed, and managing turns with a spraying drone.

Data Analysis and Mission Evaluation:

• Basic mission data analysis: reviewing flight logs for coverage, applied volume (if metered), and area treated.
• Methods for evaluating spraying effectiveness (e.g., visual checks, use of water-sensitive paper – if discussed/demonstrated).
• Importance of accurate record keeping for spraying operations (regulatory compliance, operational improvement).

This course includes significant practical components to build foundational spraying operation skills:

• Practice Part I: Hands-on familiarization with drone spraying systems. This includes setup of tanks, pumps, booms, and nozzles, along with calibration exercises (typically using water).
• Practice Part II: Flight exercises (simulated spraying using water, or dry runs depending on facilities) focusing on executing planned flight paths for even coverage, managing turns, and maintaining consistent application parameters.
• Introduction to pre-operation checks and post-operation cleaning and maintenance of spraying equipment.

Assessment for the “Spraying” Training is based on understanding and practical application of foundational concepts:

• Active participation in theoretical discussions, planning exercises, and practical sessions.
• Demonstrated ability to plan a basic aerial spraying mission, considering equipment, environmental factors, and safety.
• Competence in setting up and calibrating (simulated) spraying equipment.
• Proficiency in executing basic flight patterns relevant to spraying during practical exercises.
• Understanding of fundamental mission data review and record-keeping principles.

Professionals and individuals involved in Agriculture (e.g., crop spraying, pest control), Cleaning (e.g., roof cleaning, facade washing), and various Industrial applications requiring aerial spraying.