Experts spoke about the maintenance of agricultural drones, which will significantly extend the lifespan of the UAVs.

The average lifespan of an agricultural drone in Ukraine is approximately 18 months. However, the manufacturer often guarantees a minimum of 500 flight hours, which under normal operation equates to 3-5 years. Why such a difference? Farmers operate the equipment "as long as it flies" and then wonder why the engine burned out at altitude, why the camera suddenly failed, or why the battery swelled after charging. Most issues with drones arise not due to factory defects, but due to wear and tear during operation, say experts at Uparts. Agricultural drones operate in extreme conditions: dust, humidity, chemical agents, and long flights over fields. A systematic approach to maintenance extends the life of a drone by 2-3 times. Daily pre-flight checks (2-3 minutes): Weekly maintenance (15-20 minutes): Monthly maintenance (1 hour): Seasonal maintenance or after 100 flight hours: Regarding batteries: store them at 50-60% charge, not in cold or heat. A fully discharged battery that has ...