A UAE national studying mechanical engineering at the Higher Colleges of Technology has created a drone `` used to monitor farms and spray insecticides '', and can be programmed to cover a pre-defined geographic area automatically.It is also equipped with high-resolution cameras to monitor the spraying process and facilitate the routing of the aircraft.
Innovative student Aida Rashed Al-Kindi told Emirates Today: “The aircraft in its first version is equipped with a tank that can carry three liters of insecticide, and has a number of features, including the possession of air sensors capable of measuring wind and heat, to know the best times for aviation and spraying pesticides. ».
She added: «The movement of the aircraft is monitored through the camera that holds it, in addition to the presence of GPS system, and in the case of loss of the aircraft can be retrieved through the remote control».
She pointed out that her project could contribute to supporting the agricultural sector in the country, through the use of the aircraft to monitor the agricultural process from the beginning to the stage of spraying the pesticide, and can be provided with additional sensors and sensors whose main task is to capture any foreign materials on plants and sent to laboratories for analysis to ensure the safety of crops, They can also contribute to the conservation of plants in remote areas and improve breeds, and control harmful pests that may affect them.
Al-Kindi explained that her studies enabled her to implement her project with different skills. Her specialization is mechanical engineering.