Trials were conducted in major Chinese Hickory growing regions, including Lin'an District (Hangzhou), Chun'an County (Zhejiang), and Ningguo City (Anhui). The project evaluated the efficacy of EAVISION drones for pest control, foliar fertilization, and pollination. By comparing performance against traditional manual labor and competitor drones, the study analyzed advantages in efficiency, cost, and safety, aiming to provide the industry with a smarter, safer, and more efficient aerial application solution.
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Trial Location: Zhuchuan Village, Daoshi Town, Lin'an District, Hangzhou.
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Crop Details: Chinese Hickory trees in leaf; Age: 5–20 years.
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Terrain: Complex terrain with significant elevation changes (height differences up to 5 meters).
Leveraging its unique 90-degree terrain-following capability, the EAVISION drone successfully tackled tasks that are nearly impossible for human labor. It effectively resolved the industry's long-standing challenges: the extreme difficulty of spraying tall trees on steep slopes and the high safety risks associated with manual work.
The project rigorously tested the drone's operational performance in these challenging environments, assessing:
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Flight stability.
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Spray coverage and efficacy.
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Adaptability to complex topography.
The goal was to confirm the feasibility of using drones for hickory pest control and fertilization, gather customer feedback for product refinement, and ultimately deliver significant economic benefits to hickory farmers.
Growers expressed high satisfaction with the drone's flight performance—particularly its ability to fly at low altitudes and precisely follow the canopy at steep angles—as well as the overall spray results. The customers fully acknowledged the technological superiority of EAVISION products.
