RUAS, the drone division of Railscape Ltd, and one of the UK’s leading commercial drone service providers, have developed, designed, and patented the UK’s first unmanned aerial precision sprayer (UAPS).

The system, designed to deliver pesticides and herbicides via a sprayer attached to a drone, means a gamechanger in managing locations considered hazardous or difficult to reach using conventional working at height methods.

UAPS delivers safety, efficiency, and environmental benefits and, whilst originally designed to operate in the railway environment, the utility of the sprayer means equally challenging environments are now in scope such as restricted industrial areas or protected historical monuments.

The addition of UAPS to the range of services RUAS can offer reinforces its position as a drone service industry leader. The development of this innovative solution has provided Railscape the opportunity to develop and shape regulatory policy with the HSE (Chemical Regulations Division) and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to set the conditions for wider industry success within drone spraying.

For further information, imagery, video footage or interview opportunity, please contact Ed Lewis at ed.lewis@railscape.com.

RUAS UAPS Video Link – https://youtu.be/yJberxkBrwc
RUAS UAPS Case Study – https://ruas.co.uk/unmanned-aerial-precision-spraying-a-uk-first/