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Maximizing Your Spray Drone Investment Year-Round

January 15, 2025

ADDITIONAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND TRADITIONAL CROP PROTECTION APPLICATIONS.

In today's rapidly evolving agricultural industry, spray drones are providing a way for more farmers and retailers to provide and receive timely, accessible, and cost-effective spray services. These versatile tools are not only enhancing efficiency and precision in traditional crop protection applications but are also introducing a variety of other purposes that can generate additional revenue.


By leveraging the capabilities of spray drones beyond traditional crop protection applications, operators can tap into new revenue opportunities throughout the year.  


Here are a few of the ways operators have found success in various application types for their customers.

DAIRY FARMS

Precisely target and reduce fly infestations around dairy barns and pastures for enhanced livestock comfort and health.


PASTURES

Control invasive weeds and grass species in pastures and range ground for better forage growth for livestock. 


DITCHES

Combat weed overgrowth to ensure proper water drainage, prevent flooding, and enhance the area’s appearance.


ORCHARDS

Navigate tight spaces and varying canopy heights with precise and efficient application of crop inputs.


LEVEES 

Access flood-controlled soils in straight or contoured levees for weed control management in rice fields.


IRRIGATED ACRES

Maneuver over and around irrigation systems, allowing application without interrupting irrigation operations.


PONDS & AQUATICS

Manage invasive vegetation with an alternative solution to traditional boat-applied subsurface herbicide applications. Check out our aquatics case study here.


FORESTRY

Control pests and diseases, apply flame retardants for forest fire prevention, and efficiently reseed forests.


Want to learn more about ways to generate additional revenue for your business with your spray drone? Check out our case studies or contact Rantizo at support@rantizo.com or call 319-201-3020 ext. 2 to get started.


Check out our Guide to Starting an Agricultural Drone Spraying Business for additional information on the growing demand for drone spraying services, how spray drones can benefit your business, startup costs and potential ROI, FAA regulatory and compliance guidelines, and more.


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