Russia begins testing the country's first "flying tractor"

Tests of an innovative agricultural unmanned complex developed on the basis of the domestic drone BAS ID-100A have begun in Kazan. Specialists of Kazan State Agrarian University are testing the device on the experimental fields of the university.

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The aircraft is capable of processing up to 600 hectares of acreage in one working day. Its load capacity is 150 kg, which makes it possible to deliver significant amounts of fertilizers and plant protection products. According to the creators, the performance of this drone is 8-10 times higher than the capabilities of traditional ground technology, especially in areas with difficult terrain. This is the only Russian device with similar characteristics.

"The main advantage of drones is the accuracy of application and independence from soil conditions. You can work immediately after the rain, when the ground equipment gets bogged down. But the technology requires highly qualified operators and expensive maintenance," said Rais Sabirov, senior lecturer at the Department of Machine Operation and Repair at Kazan State Agrarian University.

According to the developers, using a drone can significantly reduce the cost of processing. On large fields of the correct shape, savings can reach 25-30%. In areas with complex configurations or obstacles, efficiency increases by up to 40%.

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