¶ Agri-Copter UAV
Description: SPS Automation produces specialized agricultural drones. Based on recent developments, here are the key details about SPS agricultural drones:
Hybrid Power: SPS Automation developed the Agri-copter AC-16, a hybrid drone designed to overcome the flight-time limitations of battery-only drones by running on petrol, which increases its range.
Specialized Use: These drones are used for spraying, including in challenging, steep, or rocky terrain where ground access is impossible.
AI and Targeting: The drones have been used to spray wilding conifers (invasive trees) and can utilize artificial intelligence to identify, locate, and map specific targets using GPS.
Range of Products: The company is a bespoke robotics firm that develops drones for various agricultural and industrial applications.
Category: Autonomous Machinery & Robotics
FWPA RD&E: 4.4
¶ Details
| Company | Country | Type | Website | Available in Australia? | Year | Status | Remarks | TRL | Employees | Colour | Inventors | Patent Model. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPS Automation | New Zealand | Company | Link | Green |