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UNIVERSITY OF BUCHAREST
FACULTY OF PHYSICS Guest
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Conference: Bucharest University Faculty of Physics 2017 Meeting
Section: Physics and Technology of Renewable and Alternative Energy Sources
Title:
Drone applications in agriculture. A theoretical study for pest control using a small drone equipped with a low frequency ultrasonic generator
Authors:
Alexandru MICU (1), Stefan-Marian IORDACHE (2)
Affiliation:
1)University of Bucharest, Faculty of Physics, SERA master, Atomistilor 405, Magurele, 077125, Ilfov, Romania
2)University of Bucharest, Faculty of Physics, 3Nano-SAE Research Center, Atomistilor 405, Magurele, 077125, Ilfov, Romania
E-mail
stefan@3nanosae.org
Keywords:
UAV, pest control, ultrasonic generator, light drone
Abstract:
UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), or commonly known as drones, have a multitude of applications, ranging from search&rescue, to environment monitoring, aerial photography and detection of pollutants in the atmosphere. In the field of agriculture, drones can improve the overall productivity by actively intervening in the six stages of the crop cycle: (1) soil and field analysis; (2) planting; (3) crop spraying; (4) crop monitoring; (5) irrigation; (6) health assessment. This study focuses on the development of a light-weight drone (TOW – take-off weight- between 1-2 kg) for crop monitoring. The UAV is fabricated with a plastic/metal frame and is equipped with a battery-powered, low frequency ultrasonic generator for pest control (groundhog, grasshopper, birds, boars, etc). The drone is designed to be powered by a dual system PV-Li-ion battery (Si photovoltaic cells connected to a Li-ion battery) and to survey an area of 10x10 m, at a height of 50 cm above the terrain.
Acknowledgement:
S.-M. Iordache was supported by grant PCCA 142/2014 of the Romanian National Authority for Scientific Research.
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