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Collaborative project: Development of an unmanned helicopter as an environmentally friendly and drift-reducing spraying device for grape-vines in steep-slope viticulture - subproject 2
Project
Project code: 2814700211
Contract period: 01.08.2012
- 31.07.2015
Budget: 203,200 Euro
Purpose of research: Experimental development
It is the aim of the project to develop a small unmanned autonomously flying helicopter (maximum take-off weight up to 150 kg) for the application of pesticides in steep-slope viticulture. During this project the helicopter will be evaluated in regard to economic aspects and labourefficiency, as well as application quality and the resulting biological
efficacy of the plant protection measures. By flying at a low level above the grapevines both a better application quality and a lower environmental impact are to be achieved. For a safer and more efficient practical use (in the future) this helicopter will be equipped with an almost autonomously working flight managment system. By developing a modern application technology this project wants to make a considerable contribution to the preservation of the steep-slope vineyards which are of great importance for the cultural landscape of the Moselle valley and tourism in this region.
Section overview
Subjects
- Crop Protection
- Agricultural Engineering Plant Production
- Viticulture
Funding programme
Excutive institution
Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics - Robotics and Mechatronics Center
Funding institution
Project management agencies
Associated projects:
- Collaborative project: Development of an unmanned helicopter as an environmentally friendly and drift-reducing spraying device for grape-vines in steep-slope viticulture - subproject 1
- Collaborative project: Development of an unmanned helicopter as an environmentally friendly and drift-reducing spraying device for grape-vines in steep-slope viticulture - subproject 3
- Collaborative project: Development of an unmanned helicopter as an environmentally friendly and drift-reducing spraying device for grape-vines in steep-slope viticulture - subproject 4
