Drone Advice

How Drones are Shaping the Future of Australian Agriculture

In the evolving landscape of Australian agriculture, drones have become an indispensable tool for farmers looking to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and productivity. With vast expanses of land and often unpredictable climate conditions, Australi ...

Posted in Drone Advice at 20 November 24

Agricultural Drone Insurance: Safeguarding Farming Investments and Operations

In modern agriculture, drones have become essential tools for enhancing productivity, precision, and efficiency. These devices enable farmers to monitor crop health, manage livestock, apply fertilisers and pesticides, and gather critical data for bet ...

Posted in Drone Advice at 21 October 24

NEW PRODUCT ALERT: Anti-Foam Now Available

We've been busy working on a new product development that we are excited to share with you. Fly The Farm Anti Foam has been specifically formulated to suppress foam in agricultural chemical sprayers and dip tanks. As our operators know, when a ...

Posted in Drone Advice at 28 August 24

AgQuip 2024 a Huge Success

Last week's 2024 AgQuip Farming Expo in Gunnedah, NSW, was a resounding success, reaffirming its status as Australia’s largest agricultural field event. Held from August 20 to 22, the event attracted around 50,000 visitors, including bot ...

Posted in Drone Advice at 26 August 24

A new product innovation in the making

Our primary goal has always been to enhance agricultural efficiency and sustainability. This year, we are excited to announce the upcoming release of advanced nozzles specifically designed for the DJI T50 drone. Our main objective was to achieve a la ...

Posted in Drone Advice at 31 July 24

Embracing Winter: Preparation for the Season Ahead

As we find ourselves halfway through the winter season, the frost-covered landscapes and crisp morning air remind us of the beauty and challenges this time of year brings for Aussie farmers. Winter on a farm is more than just a quiet interlu ...

Posted in Drone Advice at 03 July 24

Fly The Farm's Drone Rental Service Keeps Your Business Soaring

In today's fast-paced world, not many of us can afford down time. So when a business's primary piece of machinery fails or is involved in an accident, having a backup to continue work and deliver to a timeline is a luxury afforded by very few ...

Posted in Drone Advice at 03 June 24

Claiming a $20,000 asset write-off for your farming business

Many of Fly The Farm’s customers have already taken advantage of the government’s instant asset tax write off scheme to introduce drone technology to their farm. As part of the Small Business Instant Asset Write-Off scheme, farming ...

Posted in Drone Advice at 27 May 24

Fly The Farm's New Service & Maintenance Offering

Fly The Farm offers a mobile set-up, service and maintenance facility. This service acts as a remote response vehicle and is an infield workshop on wheels complete with spare parts for DJI Agras T30 and T40 repairs and rebuilds. FTF can also offer a ...

Posted in Drone Advice at 27 March 24

Fly The Farm introduces a new owner & CEO

Successful drone technology company Fly the Farm has introduced a new Director and CEO as of 1 November 2023. Ben Trollope had joined FTF after serving as CEO and Chief Pilot of Uncrewed Operations. Meg Kummerow, founder of ...

Posted in Drone Advice at 05 March 24

Comparing the DJI T30 and T40 models

The DJI Agras T30 and T40 drones are both incredibly well-designed aircraft for crop spraying and other agricultural tasks. I speak with many farmers who are unsure which model is best for their farm or business and try to explain the pros and cons f ...