PACSys and DJI: A Winning Team for South Africa’s Farmers
In the realm of precision agriculture, few collaborations are as effective and beneficial to South African farmers as the one between PACSys and DJI. Founded by farmers and for farmers, PACSys was established with a clear vision in mind: to revolutionise agriculture by leveraging cutting-edge technology. PACSys has a profound understanding of the ever-changing environmental and economic […]
Revolutionise Your Farming Operations with the DJI Agras T40 from PACSys
Agriculture is the backbone of any economy, and with the ever-growing population and challenges facing farmers in South Africa, the need for efficient and sustainable farming is more important than ever. Technology has been a game-changer in this sector, and one of the most significant advancements has been the use of drones for various agricultural […]
How PACSys Agriculture Drones Empower South African Smallholder Farmers
In collaboration with the South African Sugarcane Research Institute (SASRI), the University of Pretoria Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, DJI Agriculture dealer PACSys, recently conducted a series of trainings and experiments reviewing the potential of agriculture drones in empowering South African smallholder farmers in sugarcane cultivation. Sugarcane is a significant crop in South Africa, […]
Drones – Enhancing Productivity
By Heidi Gibson | Article appeared in the October edition of World Airnews magazine | www.airnews.co.za World Airnews caught up with a South African company called Precision Agricultural Systems or PacSys, which has been at the forefront of research and technology aimed at refining the capabilities of drones to cope with the demands of crop spraying […]
Bespuiting Met Hommeltuie Raak Al Hoe Gewilder
SA Graan · Aug 2022 Wat is die verskil wat hommeltuigtegnologie in gewasbespuiting maak – of nie maak nie? Internasionaal en plaaslik bevestig navorsing en erva ring dat die verfyning van hommeltuie vir doel gemaakte aanwending op die plaas, boerdery meer doeltreffend maak. Teen 2050 sal daar na raming sowat 9,9 miljard mense op aarde […]
Drone Spraying in Orchards
Vegetables & Fruit · July-Aug 2022 The key global challenge of the moment remains the provision of healthy, balanced and affordable meals to a growing global population. Current levels of rural poverty and concerns about natural resource management and public awareness about sustainable practices in food production are prominent. The economics of cultivation and irrigated […]
Are Crop Spraying Drones an Option?
Koringfokus Magazine · July-Aug 2022 Improved operational efficiency and application quality are key selection factors in the choice of an ideal drone for winter grain crop spraying against pesticides or herbicides, without compromising on the reduction of input costs and the impact on the environment. Technology is a dynamic partner to be included in a […]
Drone Spraying Provides Precision Application
Landscape SA · 08 Apr 2022. Tim Wise is the founder of PACSys, a company established in 2016 by a group of sugar cane farmers on KZN’s North Coast. It’s purpose was to improve the quality of aerial pesticide application on their farms, where sugar cane is grown on steep and challenging terrains and thus […]
Drones Offer Targeted Pest Control in Orchards
The Macadamia (South Africa) · 22 Feb 2022 Trials are under way in the macadamia industry to integrate precision spraying in macadamia orchards using custom-designed and GPS-controlled drones, which are not only “drift resistant” and capable of following 3D terrain models but can get the job done more cost-effectively. Part-time farmer and CEO of PACSys […]
New-generation Crop-spraying Drones
Farmer’s Weekly (South Africa) · 30 Nov 2021 To Tim Wise, whose sugar cane-growing family had always battled with the quality of crop spraying delivered by aeroplane, drones seemed to be a workable alternative. This led to research into drone technology in 2016, and the subsequent creation of Precision Agricultural Systems. The company has since […]