GREENHOUSE SHADING & REMOVAL
Greenhouses are vulnerable to overheating from spring until autumn. Without protection from heat, few plants are likely to survive unharmed when subjected to high levels of heat and dry atmosphere
BENEFITS OF SHADING WITH A DRONE
- COST EFFECTIVE - More cost effective than other machine applied options with more availability
- SAFETY – Eliminates the need for owners/workers to climb on to glass rooftops
- INJURY - reduces the potential for accidents and injury to all involved
- HEALTH & SAFETY - compliant and fully insured
- FLEXIBLE TIMINGS – Our service enables us to be on site and working very quickly, at a time that’s convenient to you.
- SPEED & CONVENIENCE - Application by drone is quick, safe and causes minimal disruption. A hectare can be covered in 60 to 90 minutes, enabling large scale results in one day.
- PRECISION - AI technology and mapping ensure even coverage across all areas with the least amount of product used
- BESPOKE DEPTH OF COVERAGE – the spray technology enables the drone to vary the depth of the shading applied, from a fine misting to full coverage
PROBLEMS OF MANUAL SHADING APPLICATION
- WASTED PRODUCT & COSTS - Manual or machine application leads to excessive use, wasted product and additional costs
- LABOUR INTENSIVE - Requires significant manual resource, effort and hard work
- SAFETY RISKS - A greenhouse roof is a dangerous environment, climbing, working at heights, unforeseen hazards
- HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES - along with correct insurance is vital, but costly and time consuming
- UNEVEN COVERAGE - Application is restricted due to the working environment, reach & flexibility
SHADING REMOVAL
Removing the shading manually has the equivalent issues as applying it; namely the safety concerns of being on a glass roof and the time it takes to do even small areas.
The drone covers the same space in less time than it takes to apply the shading, delivering quick results without days of dangerous hard work on the glass.