PROXYFungicide Application by Drone — Fast Crop Disease Protection
Fungal diseases spread exponentially. Between the moment you spot the first symptoms and losing control, only 48-72 hours may pass. The drone is the only equipment that can treat 30-40 hectares in the same day without crushing an already affected crop.
Why speed matters
Wheat fusarium, yellow rust (Puccinia striiformis), septoria — they all share one thing: once established, every day of treatment delay reduces fungicide efficacy by 5-10%. A tractor treating 10-15 ha/day on wet ground (common in spring) can lose the race against disease on a 100+ ha farm.
How the treatment works
The drone operator receives the agronomic recipe (product, dosage, crop BBCH stage). The solution is prepared at high concentration (8-15 L/ha) and applied with centrifugal nozzles at 2-3 m above the canopy. Coverage uniformity is critical for fungicides — the drone maintains constant speed and fixed application rate via RTK GPS, with ±2 cm precision.
Comparison: Drone vs. Tractor
| Criteria | Drone | Tractor |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per hectare | 100 RON + VAT | 50-70 RON |
| Crop loss | 0% | 3-5% (trampling) |
| Response time | Can be on-field in 24h | Depends on equipment availability |
| Wet soil operation | Yes | High risk of getting stuck |
| Application uniformity | Excellent — RTK GPS | Variable — depends on operator |
| Upper canopy coverage | Very good — downward airflow | Good at high pressure |
Economic analysis
Impact of treatment delay (wheat, 5 t/ha):
At 1,000 RON/ton for wheat, even a 10% yield loss (0.5 t/ha) means 500 RON — five times the cost of drone treatment.
When you need this service
Fungicide application by drone is recommended in the following situations:
- First signs of disease — leaf spots, discoloration, mold
- Critical BBCH stages — wheat at BBCH 37-59 (flag leaf to flowering)
- After prolonged rains — high humidity favors fungi
- Scheduled preventive treatment — for sensitive crops (rapeseed, potatoes, vineyards)
Why ProxyDrone
When disease doesn't wait, you need an operator on the field tomorrow, not next week. ProxyDrone automatically assigns the nearest verified pilot in your area. Book online, get confirmation in hours, not days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does drone fungicide application cost?
The base rate is 100 RON/ha + VAT. The final price depends on location, urgency, and area. Through ProxyDrone you see the exact price before confirming.
Is fungicide equally effective when applied by drone?
Yes. Centrifugal nozzles and rotor downwash ensure uniform coverage of the upper canopy where most fungal diseases establish. RTK GPS precision of plus or minus 2 cm maintains a constant application rate.
How fast can an operator reach my field?
ProxyDrone assigns the nearest verified pilot. In most cases, the operator is on-field within 24 hours of booking — essential when every day of delay reduces treatment efficacy by 5-10%.
Can drone fungicide be applied on wet ground?
Yes, this is one of the biggest advantages. The drone never touches the soil, so it works perfectly on wet terrain where a tractor would get stuck or compact the ground.