The next-generation targeted spray solution overcoming on-machine sensing challenges

August 15, 2024
3 Min Read

Farmers today are grappling with rising herbicide costs, mounting regulatory pressures, and the relentless challenge of herbicide resistance. Traditional methods are becoming less viable, amplifying the need for innovative solutions. Our market research shows that 3 out of 4 farmers are interested in targeted spray solutions. However, adoption has been slow due to the significant up-front costs of on-machine sensing solutions, the slow speed of operation, and the inability to fully realize savings without pre-application field insights. Enter Aerial WeedScout—the next-generation targeted spray solution.

Aerial WeedScout – the Next Gen Solution for Weed Control

Experience precision spraying benefits with Aerial WeedScout by Sentera, minus the hefty upfront equipment costs. Equipped with Sentera’s advanced hardware, our drones survey your fields to detect and map weeds accurately. Receive a targeted herbicide prescription within hours. Optimize your tank mix and spraying process to maximize weed control and reduce herbicide costs by up to 70%. Achieve a rapid ROI with Aerial WeedScout’s optimized weed management solution.

Faster ROI

Existing on-machine sensing solutions require substantial up-front investments, making them inaccessible for many farmers. Aerial WeedScout overcomes this barrier by enabling the use of any sprayer with nozzle-by-nozzle or section control, delivering cutting-edge technology without the financial burden. This system can help farmers save up to 70% on post-emergence non-residual herbicide costs and provides a faster ROI than on-machine sensing solutions. Pre-application insights ensure you use the right amount of chemistry needed, preventing overfilling and further maximizing savings.

Optimized Tank Mix for Maximum Weed Control

Aerial WeedScout utilizes Sentera’s industry-leading drone technology to produce precision weed maps, providing you with crucial pre-application insights. These insights enable farmers to accurately tailor their tank mixes and volumes, achieving more targeted and effective weed control tailored to specific field conditions. Furthermore, precise volume estimates before filling the sprayer allow for the use of premium chemistries that might otherwise be impractical, significantly enhancing your ability to manage weeds effectively.

Increased Speed & Efficiency

With a targeted prescription in hand, Aerial WeedScout allows your sprayer to run at optimal speeds without the delays associated with on-machine sensing solutions. This timely and accurate prescription enables your sprayer to keep desired speeds while achieving broadcast-equivalent weed control.

Enhanced Field and Sprayer Logistics

Aerial WeedScout delivers essential insights before your sprayer even starts. By analyzing weed density field-by-field, farmers and spray service providers can strategically prioritize fields and optimize sprayer logistics for maximum impact. This boosts operational efficiency significantly. Such insights prove invaluable, particularly when unpredictable weather narrows your application window. With this data, you can confidently target the fields that will benefit most from precise spraying, ensuring optimal use of resources.

Informed Full Season Program

Utilize this season’s insights to inform and enhance next season’s weed management program. After harvest, use Aerial WeedScout’s weed maps to refine your preplant strategy, including selecting the right residual products.

Proven Results

The 2024 Early Access Program, covering over 13,000 soybean acres, demonstrated Aerial WeedScout’s efficacy and scalability. During the 2024 season, Sentera successfully flew over 13,000 soybean acres across the Midwest, delivering 99% of prescriptions within 24 hours of flight takeoff and achieving average forecasted savings of 64% across fields with varying levels of weed pressure.

Aerial WeedScout provides a more flexible, efficient, and cost-effective solution than on-machine sensing methods. This innovative approach gives farmers the tools to improve their weed management strategies and confidently control their fields. Visit our website, www.Sentera.com, to discover more about Aerial WeedScout.