全球领先的作物保护公司 ADAMA Ltd. 与以色列一家创新型航空航天公司 Tactical Robotics Ltd. 合作，联合开展高载荷无人机 (UAV) 空中喷洒的可行性研究。
Tactical Robotics 开发了 Cormorant，这是一种多功能、紧凑型、高有效载荷、无人驾驶的垂直起降 (VTOL) 飞机，具有独特的功能。鸬鹚可以携带超过 500 公斤的有效载荷（包括燃料高达 764 公斤），它不需要飞机跑道，可以用卡车运输。 Cormorant 是一种多功能无人机平台，能够执行多项任务，从物流和货运服务到消防和空中喷洒。
As part of the collaboration, ADAMA and Tactical Robotics will work together to develop the Ag-Cormorant, an innovative solution for aerial spraying. ADAMA’s expertise and know-how of the Ag industry alongside its farmer-centric approach dedicated for bringing valuable solutions to the farm ecosystem will guide the development direction and define the Ag-Cormorant capabilities.
Ag-Cormorant 的无人操作和独特设计提升了空中喷洒安全的新标准。它消除了飞行员受伤和转子暴露事故的风险。凭借相对较低的声学特征和 24/7 飞行能力，它将显着增加可用的应用窗口。 Ag-Cormorant 能够根据任务调整飞行高度和速度，结合独特的空气动力学特性，可实现更好的树冠穿透、减少漂移和可变速率应用能力。
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Dani Harari, SVP Strategy & Resources at ADAMA, said “We are excited to partner with Tactical Robotics to develop new and innovative solutions for aerial spraying. We believe that the Ag-Cormorant represents a new and improved method for aerial application and see the future potential of leveraging ADAMA’s crop protection portfolio in combination with its unique capabilities. We aim to continue providing these and other valuable services and products to enable farmers to optimize yields and help them grow.”
Rafi Yoeli, CEO, Tactical Robotics, Ltd., said “When ADAMA approached us with their insights about the potential for Cormorant to answer some of the most pressing needs in the Ag sector we were extremely impressed by the ADAMA’s forward thinking and innovative spirit. Cormorant’s unique capabilities offer solutions to challenges in a variety of sectors and ADAMA’s participation and vision are an important contribution to a valuable application for our Cormorant UAV.”