Relationship Between Agri Drone Load and Battery Capacity

For agri drones to fly far and long, they need their power engine - drone battery to be strong enough! Generally speaking, the longer the drone range and the larger the load, the larger the selected drone battery in terms of voltage and capacity, and vice versa, the smaller.

As a businessman with many years of experience in plant protection drone battery research and development and production, I will introduce the relationship between the mainstream agricultural plant protection drone load and drone battery selection in the current market.

Problems in Agri Drone Spraying

In the agricultural drone operation process, many farmers and flyers have encountered a variety of problems, trace the root cause, many are and load and battery capacity of the improper match. 

Problem 1: Requent Round-trip Charging 

originally planned to use the drone a day to spray 20 acres of land, the results because of insufficient battery life, every 3 acres of spraying to return to the charging, a day down the charging and round-trip time accounted for the majority of the time, seriously affecting the operational progress. 

This is because in the case of loading a large number of pesticides, the battery is in a high load discharge state, the actual range is much lower than the level of unloaded, and many users do not choose the appropriate capacity of the battery according to the load. 

Problem2: Uneven Spraying Affecting Crop Growth 

When flying operations, it is found that some areas are over-sprayed with pesticides, while others are rarely sprayed, which is likely due to the unstable output of the battery when dealing with large loads. When the battery voltage fluctuates, the drone's flight speed and altitude will also fluctuate, resulting in the spraying system being unable to work evenly, which in turn affects the growth of crops. 

Problem 3: Short Battery Life and High Cost 

The operating environment of agricultural drones is relatively harsh, and as they often work under heavy loads, ordinary batteries are prone to decay. Some users have found that the capacity of new batteries has dropped by half after less than a quarter, and they have to replace them frequently, which greatly increases the cost of use. 

3 Steps to Choose the Right Battery for Your Drone Load 

The key to solving these problems with agricultural drones in operations is finding the right battery for them. In just three steps, you can find the perfect balance between load and range for your drone. 

Define the Agricultural Drone Load 

The first step is to determine the actual weight of the drone's load for each operation, including the weight of the operational loads such as pesticides, seeds and fertilisers, plus the weight of the drone itself. For example, if a certain agricultural drone weighs 5kg and needs to carry 8kg of pesticides each time, the actual total load will be 13kg. At the same time, the terrain of the operation area should also be taken into consideration, as mountainous and hilly areas have greater flight resistance and higher requirements for batteries. 

Select the Battery Capacity According to the Load 

After clarifying the load, it is necessary to select the appropriate capacity of the battery. Generally speaking, the larger the load, the larger the battery capacity required. For operations with a load of 16L or less, it is more appropriate to choose 12S16000mAh batteries; if the load reaches 20L, it is recommended to choose OKCELL 12S22000mAh and 14S20000mAh batteries. 

Taking OKCELL heavy duty battery as an example, 18S30000mAh battery for agriculture is very suitable for pesticide spraying operation of drones with a load of about 50L, and a single charge can meet the spraying needs of 30-50 acres of land, which significantly reduces the number of round trips for charging. 

Focus on Battery Discharge Performance 

When the agricultural drone operates, it not only needs the battery to have enough capacity, but also needs to have good discharge performance. Especially in the case of fully loaded takeoff, rapid climb, upwind flight, etc., the instantaneous discharge capacity of the battery is highly required. Therefore, when choosing a battery, it is important to pay attention to its discharge multiplier, and it is generally recommended to choose a discharge multiplier of more than 15C to ensure that the UAV can fly stably under various complex working conditions.

OKCELL Agricultural Drone Battery Advantage 

In the field of agricultural drone battery, we always focus on providing users with products that are more suitable for the actual operational needs, and each battery has gone through strict farmland testing to ensure that it can be adapted to the complex environment of agricultural operations. Super endurance, reduce the number of round trips 

Superior Last-long Capacity

We use high energy density battery cells, under the same weight, the battery capacity is 20% higher than ordinary products. OKCELL 12S16000mAh agricultural drone batteries, under a load of 16L, a single charge can continuously operate 8-10 acres, so that you can reduce the time of frequent return to recharge. time and improve the efficiency of operation. 

Stable Discharge Capacity

battery has a built-in intelligent discharge regulation system, which can automatically adjust the output power according to the change of load, ensuring the drone flies smoothly and sprays evenly during the whole operation process. Even when the load is constantly changing, it can still maintain a stable voltage output, so that every inch of land can be evenly cared for. 

Strong Environmental Adaptability

Agricultural operating environments are often harsh, with high temperatures, humidity, and vibration affecting battery performance. Our batteries are designed with a reinforced shell, which has good waterproof, shockproof and high temperature resistance, and can work stably in a variety of complex environments, which greatly extends the service life of the battery and reduces the cost of use. 

Conclusion

The emergence of agricultural drones has brought high efficiency and convenience to modern agriculture, while the battery, as the ‘heart’ of the drone, has a direct impact on the performance of the operation. Only by making the load and battery capacity reach a perfect balance can agricultural drones play the greatest value in farmland operations. 

If you are worrying about the range and load capacity of agricultural drones, OKCELL official website (https://www.okcell.net/) has an exclusive consultation channel for agricultural drone batteries, you can tell us your drone model, type of operation and load demand, our professional team will recommend the most suitable battery products for you and provide detailed advice on use and maintenance. 

Choose OKCELL agricultural drone batteries to make every flight full of energy, make every inch of farmland well cared for, and help your agricultural production get a better harvest.