Challenge
Vineyard owners in Romania face unique challenges, particularly when dealing with sloped terrain that makes traditional tractor spraying impractical. After rainfall, tractors cannot access the fields, and manual spraying requires significant labor and water resources.
Solution
Vladimir Potiuc, a 70-year-old vineyard owner and HORECA business owner, partnered with Drone Box, a DJI Agriculture dealer, to implement drone spraying technology using the DJI Agras T50.
Results
The DJI Agras T50 transformed vineyard spraying operations with its advanced features:
- Terrain Following for effective operations over slopes
- Adjustable Droplet Size for precise application (70-250 μm)
- Obstacle Sensing to avoid damage and ensure safety
Key Achievements:
- Chemical usage reduced by 54% (241.64L → 111.84L per operation)
- Spray time reduced from 3-4 days to 2.5 hours
- Manual labor costs cut by 75% (320 EUR → 80 EUR)
- Pesticide application costs reduced by up to 70%
Customer Testimonial
“Drone Box completed spraying of the entire vineyard. I am impressed and very satisfied with the results, especially the reduction in pesticide costs and total use.”
— Vladimir Potiuc, Vineyard Owner
Future Plans
Vladimir plans to either purchase his own drone or continue hiring Drone Box for 100% of spraying operations.