Frequently Asked Questions

 Multi‑rotor UAVs hover 8–15 m above the treetops, pushing the warmer inversion layer down into the canopy—similar to a wind machine, but only where your block needs it. Integrated ground sensors trigger autonomous night flights the moment canopy temperature hits 0 °C (32 °F). 

 A single heavy‑lift platform can protect roughly 5–7 acres per hour 

 No. Prop‑wash velocity at canopy level is below 10 m s⁻¹—well under thresholds shown to damage delicate tissues in research by Penn State and USDA field trials. 

 Helicopters average $1 000–$1 600 per hour in the Okanagan.
Our drone drying service is typically 80 % cheaper per acre, with zero fuel burn and lower standby fees. 

 Yes. All operations are conducted under Transport Canada Advanced Ops rules. Night and below‑tree‑top flights are authorized through our Standing Special‑Flight‑Ops Certificate (SFOC). We’re also preparing for the new BVLOS regulations coming into force on Nov 4 2025. 

 Our on‑call team lives in Kelowna. Average launch time is < 45 minutes from alert receipt; flights are pre‑programmed for every client block at contract sign‑up. 

 Absolutely. Sound readings at 100 m average < 80 dB—similar to a tractor—versus 100 dB+ for helicopters and tower fans. Growers report far fewer neighbour complaints. 

 Yes. We offer variable‑rate fertilizer, bio‑control and cover‑crop seeding with 50 kg payloads and RTK guidance. All chemicals are applied under BC Integrated Pest Management rules. 

 You’ll get geo‑referenced multispectral, thermal and RGB ortho‑mosaics (GeoTIFF + PDF quick‑look) plus NDVI/NDRE indices, canopy volume and AI disease flags—delivered via secure cloud link within 24 hours. 

 • Apples, cherries, peaches, pears
• Grapes & berries
• Forage seed and specialty vegetable fields
If you grow it in the Okanagan or Similkameen, we can likely help. 

 Contracts bundle 24/7 sensor monitoring, priority dispatch, flight hours, data reports, maintenance and insurance. Flexible payment plans (per‑acre, per‑hour or revenue‑share) are available—ask our team for a tailored quote. 

 The T50 carries up to 40 kg (40 L) of liquid for spraying or 50 kg of dry granules for spreading, the largest payload in DJI’s Agras line to date. 

 Under ideal conditions the T50 can cover ≈50 acres / 21 hectares per hour, more than doubling the field efficiency of the earlier T40 

 DJI’s Dual Atomizing Spraying System employs two high‑speed centrifugal discs that produce droplet sizes from 50–500 µm and maintain uniform flow at up to 16 L min⁻¹. 

 At a 3 m flight height the T50 achieves an effective swath of 4–11 m, allowing fewer passes and faster coverage on broad‑acre crops. Add an answer to this item.

 The T50 is certified for liquid pesticides, foliar nutrients and micro‑granular fertilizers. Spreader kits let you broadcast seed, urea or cover‑crop blends up to 5 mm granule size. Add an answer to this item.

 Drones cut fuel use to zero, eliminate wheel‑track damage, and reach wet or terraced ground. In BC trials, growers report up to 30 % chemical savings from precise variable‑rate application versus boom sprayers, and operating costs < 20 % of helicopter drying or frost‑fan rentals.