TURF MANAGEMENT – TURF SUPPLIERS, SPORTS AMENITIES, COURSES, PITCHES & TRACKS
Turf management programs combine several types of products to keep the grass healthy, resilient and visually appealing.
The goal is to maintain a durable, healthy turf that can handle heavy activity, while providing an excellent aesthetic and performance experience for all involved.
SDS DRONE SERVICES
Our services cover from the start of turf seeding and growth development process with suppliers all the way through to in-situ management at any type of amenity that has grass maintenance and improvement requirements.
Our maintenance programs play a specific role in ensuring that the turf not only looks great but also withstands the stresses of daily use and varying weather conditions.
BENEFITS OF USING DRONES
- Zero contact with the ground, so no negative effects of compaction, pooling of water or grass disturbance
- Consistent and precise coverage across all areas to be treated
- Cost savings on products due to consistent and precise application
- Flow rates are automatically adjusted by the drone for different parts of the course/grounds
- Greens, bunkers, water hazards etc can be automatically programmed for the drone to avoid, ensuring only the right product is applied in the right areas
- Application can be carried out on rainy days, which is beneficial when applying certain products
- Operates over the course during periods of previous very wet weather / flooding
- Reduced CO2 emissions – our Carbon footprint is only a few percent of traditional methods
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
FERTILIZERS
Purpose: Provide essential nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) that promote vigorous growth, enhance colour, and help repair damage.
Details: Many courses use slow-release fertilizers to ensure a steady nutrient supply throughout the growing season.
GROWTH REGULATORS
Purpose: Control the growth rate of the grass to maintain a uniform playing surface and reduce mowing frequency.
Benefits: Help the turf resist stress and recover more quickly from wear and tear.
SOIL IMPROVEMENT PRODUCTS
Purpose: Improve soil structure, drainage, and aeration, which supports deep and healthy root systems.
Materials: Commonly include sand, organic matter or other conditioners that help even out the surface and reduce compaction.
WETTING AGENTS
Purpose: Enhance water infiltration and distribution across the course.
Use: Particularly useful in dry conditions or on soils that tend to repel water.
ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS COMING SOON – we will soon be introducing a range of new plant protection products
that further enhance our services.