Okanagan Agriculture
Spray & Spread by Drone

• Superior Canopy Penetration: The powerful downwash from propellers pushes droplets into the center of dense foliage, ensuring thorough coverage on both sides of grape leaves and deep within fruit trees.
• Precision Spraying in Difficult Terrain: Drones can easily navigate steep hillsides (up to 50 degrees) and narrow rows that are dangerous or inaccessible for tractors. 
• Elimination of Soil Compaction: Unlike heavy ground rigs, drones have zero impact on the soil, preserving root health and allowing for spraying immediately after rain when fields are too muddy for tractors.
• Optimized Resource Use: Targeted “spot spraying” based on high-resolution maps can reduce chemical and water usage by 20–35%.
• Harvest & Yield Management: AI-powered mapping can automatically count fruit clusters or analyze ripeness, helping growers split blocks into specific harvest zones for maximum wine quality. 

An RPAS Pilot Certificate – Advanced Operations from Transport Canada is needed to start. We offer intensive classes and review from 43 North to get you in the air asap.

Training on heavy lift agriculture drones is highly recommended to ensure safety and efficiency in operations.  Ask Us!

Coverage depends on the model and the application rate (gallons per acre). On average, modern spray drones can cover 25 to 50 acres per hour. Factors like field shape, accessibility, and the time required for battery swaps and tank refills will impact these rates.

Most intelligent flight batteries are rated for 1,000 to 1,500 charge cycles. If maintained properly (not stored at 0% or 100% for long periods), a set of batteries can last for multiple seasons before needing replacement.