A Comparison between Conventional Sprayers and New UAV Sprayers: A Study Case of Vineyards and Olives in Extremadura (Spain)

Recently, technological development has become increasingly pronounced, with great advances in all production areas, including agriculture. In the agricultural sector, improvements machinery and study of new techniques have resulted increased efficiency productivity different crops. particular, UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) are used Among latest utilities is application phytosanitary products. The use small retrofitted spraying systems make it possible to treat large surfaces short periods time, achieving a reduction inputs time compared conventionally methods (trailed sprayers). aim this work was compare conventional sprayers UAV on farm Spain, olive vineyard determining factors choice one or another alternative were studied, such as economic requirements alternatives. results show that investment required acquire sprayer, while operating costs higher for versus sprayers. Efficiency (ha/h) much addition these advantages, require lower cost water However, could better choice.