Drones in Agriculture Blog

Practical guides from the field: equipment, regulations, costs and application timing.

Drone washing a greenhouse roof in autumn24.08.2027

Washing greenhouses and tunnels by drone – autumn reminder (March–May)

Autumn washing of greenhouses and polytunnels by drone: we remove the shading whitewash at the end of the season without anyone climbing onto the roof. Timing and how to order.

 Trichogramma capsules prepared for drone release25.05.2027

Corn borer – last chance to order Trichogramma

Corn borer moths start laying eggs early in the season. Order Trichogramma by drone now: price on request for 2 applications, with no need to drive into the maize.

 Drone applying foliar fertiliser in a crop11.05.2027

Micronutrient fertilisers by drone – seasonal reminder

Foliar feeding with micronutrients by drone in canola, small grains, maize and sunflower. Timing, pricing on request and benefits.

 DJI Agras drone over a sunflower field15.04.2027

Sunflower – drone application reminder for the season

Drone applications in sunflower: micronutrient fertilisers, insecticide and fungicide. When to book and the benefits.

 Drone over young maize in spring06.04.2027

Maize – drone application reminder for the season

Insecticide, Trichogramma, fungicide and micronutrient fertilisers in maize by drone. Application calendar and booking deadlines.

 Spraying drone over wheat in spring23.03.2027

Small grains – drone application reminder for the season

Fungicide, insecticide and micronutrient fertilisers in small grains by drone. When to book an application and why a drone leaves no wheel tracks.

 Spraying fruit bushes with a DJI Agras drone16.03.2027

Blueberries: fungicide in a lower water volume? What the label says – sprayer and drone

Label states 700–800 l/ha? When applying a fungicide to blueberries in a lower water volume is in line with the label.

 DJI Agras drone over canola in spring09.03.2027

Canola in spring – drone application reminder for the season

Spring applications in canola by drone: insecticide, fungicide and micronutrient fertilisers. When to book and why a drone does not damage the crop canopy.

 Drone application calendar for agriculture, 2027 season11.02.2027

Drone application calendar 2027 – canola, small grains, maize, sunflower, greenhouses

When to book a drone application in 2027? A season calendar from early season to harvest: canola, small grains, maize, sunflower and greenhouses.

 Drones in forestry01.12.2026

Drones in forestry – trials, regulations and the future of forest protection

First drone applications in forestry, the regulatory framework and plans for 2027. Drone services for forest managers.

 Spraying drones19.11.2026

Spraying drones: South Africa vs the rest of the world (2026)

Are drone spray applications legal in South Africa? A general overview of the rules in 2026 and a comparison with China, the USA and Brazil.

 Agricultural drone over 25 kg05.11.2026

Agricultural drones over 25 kg – what permissions apply in 2026 and 2027?

What permissions does an agricultural drone over 25 kg need? Registration, pilot competence and SACAA RPAS rules [TO VERIFY]. Agrodron training.

 Crop protection products by drone03.11.2026

Crop protection products by drone – how to apply them in line with the rules

Product label (Act 36 registration), SACAA RPAS rules, pilot permissions and records: how to apply crop protection products by drone in line with the rules.

 Drone spraying or boom sprayer? Comparing costs, losses and efficiency29.10.2026

Drone spraying or boom sprayer? Comparing costs, losses and efficiency

Wheel damage, water use and working on wet fields – drone spraying compared with a boom sprayer. See the comparison.

 How much does drone spraying cost per hectare? Prices and what they depend on27.10.2026

How much does drone spraying cost per hectare? Prices and what they depend on

Drone spraying – price on request, in ZAR. Pricing factors: fertilising, seeding, orchards, NDVI, travel and minimum hectares. How a quote is calculated.

 Do I have to buy a drone straight away? No22.10.2026

Do I have to buy a drone straight away? No – test the service with us first

Test drone spraying on your own field before you buy. Service cost compared with purchase cost. Book a test with Agrodron.

 DJI Agras T25P, T50, T55, T70P, T10020.10.2026

DJI Agras T25P, T50, T55, T70P, T100 – spray drone comparison

Which DJI Agras drone should you choose? Tank size, capacity and requirements for the T25P–T100 models. We advise and quote – Agrodron.

 Sowing cover crops by drone into the standing crop before harvest19.10.2026

Sowing cover crops by drone into the standing crop before harvest

Sowing cover crops by drone into the standing crop before harvest: benefits, seed mixes, timing and field conditions. Price on request.

 TrichoPlus capsules with Trichogramma19.10.2026

Trichogramma from a drone – corn borer control without chemicals

Trichogramma by drone against corn borer, price on request for 2 applications: products, timing, results. Order before the season.

 Fertilising and seeding by drone19.10.2026

Fertilising and seeding by drone – fertiliser lands on the field, not in the wheel ruts

Foliar feeding by drone and granular fertiliser spreading – price on request. Which drone suits which job.

 Field mapping and NDVI by drone19.10.2026

Field mapping and NDVI by drone – see where your field really needs help

A drone NDVI map, price on request, shows where the field needs fertiliser and protection. How it is made and what it gives you. Order a map.