CONCEPT OF MULTIFUNCTIONAL AGRIDRONE TYPE 4.0-MHRT

Aerial monitoring of agricultural crops involves the creation of reliable measurements for which specialized equipment onboard UAVs are needed. This equipment consists of data acquisition systems from mono, multi or hyperspectral sensors, modularly integrated systems in the agridrone that move, posi...

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Published in:Acta Technica Corvininesis 2022-10, Vol.15 (4), p.75-78
Main Authors: Cujbescu, Dan Iulian, Matache, Mihai Gabriel, Voicu, Gheorghe, Epure, Mariana, Vâlcu, Constantin, Voicea, Iulian Florin, Ionescu, Alexandru
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural production
Agriculture
Air monitoring
Control equipment
Crops
Data acquisition
Data acquisition systems
Drone aircraft
Drones
Electric power
Farms
Onboard equipment
Performance evaluation
Production controls
Sensors
Software
Soil water
Spraying
Subsystems
Unmanned aerial vehicles
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Summary:Aerial monitoring of agricultural crops involves the creation of reliable measurements for which specialized equipment onboard UAVs are needed. This equipment consists of data acquisition systems from mono, multi or hyperspectral sensors, modularly integrated systems in the agridrone that move, position and orient them above the surface of agricultural crops in the monitored area. The components of the abiotic environment (air, water, soil) are vital for sustainable agriculture. The current trend is to make an intelligent and precision agriculture. All these operations become possible real if and only if we look at the agridrone as a unitary system, a mechatronic system formed by the meeting of several subsystems: mechanical, electronic, IT, communication, hardware and software. This involves the introduction of high-performance technologies, machines and equipment to make the agricultural process more efficient and ensure production control in ecological conditions. Thus, farmers try to get as much agricultural production as possible with the lowest costs. Drones used in agriculture as operational tools (agridrones) are UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) air platforms equipped for monitoring the health of crops, for spraying phytosanitary substances or carrying out logistical operations in areas difficult to access or dangerous for the human operator. The paper presents a concept of a multi-functional agridrone type 4.0-MHRT, which is in the category of high-capacity professional drones (heavy lift drones).
ISSN:2067-3809