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Drone technology applications in Argentina

Overview

Drone technology is being utilized across different sectors in Argentina to address environmental and agricultural challenges.

In the agricultural sector, drones are increasingly used to manage crops during the El Niño phenomenon. When heavy rains saturate the soil and prevent the use of traditional terrestrial machinery, drones allow for the application of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides. Experts note that this method requires precise calibration and specialized training due to the use of lower water volumes and more concentrated mixtures.

In conservation efforts, the National Parks Administration is employing drones for reforestation in Lanín National Park. As part of the Pewen Project, aerial seed dispersal trials are being conducted to restore Araucaria forests damaged by fire. This process involves biotechnological seed treatment and allows for precision planting in remote, hard-to-reach mountainous locations.

Entities

ReForest Latam · Lanín National Park · National Parks Administration · Ñorquinco · INTA

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Argentina uses drones to replant Araucaria forests in Lanín National Park

    Argentina is testing drone-assisted seed dispersal to restore Araucaria forests in Lanín National Park following devastating wildfires, combining biotechnology with local Mapuche community efforts.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    Agricultural drones gain traction in Argentina amid El Niño rains

    In Argentina, agricultural drones are becoming vital for crop protection during El Niño, allowing farmers to apply treatments when heavy rains prevent traditional machinery from entering fields.

Sources

fmalpha.com.ar · realidadsm.com