Agriculture Drone Pilot Program (DJI Endorsed)

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Agriculture Drone Pilot Program (DJI Endorsed)

Practical course on spraying, broadcasting, and crop assessment using DJI Academy curriculum.

Duration

1 Week

Format

Hybrid: Online and In-person

Tuition

₦750,000

Credential

DJI Academy Certification

Official Course Brief & Prospectus

Agriculture Drone Pilot Program (DJI Endorsed)

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Programme Overview

Practical, industry-standard flight course on spraying, broadcasting, and crop assessment using the globally recognized DJI Academy curriculum. Participants master autonomous boundary mapping, atomization spray calibration, droplet drift control, obstacle avoidance radar, and granular spreading for seeds and fertilizers.

Course Highlights

Real field hours piloting industrial agricultural spray drones

Centrifugal atomisation vs hydraulic nozzle calibration and droplet spectrums

Obstacle radar setup, terrain-following radar, and RTK boundary setting

Chemical safety, personal protective equipment (PPE), and spray drift mitigation

Syllabus & Modules

What You Will Learn

3 Modules

Day 1: Heavy UAS Mechanics, Pumps & Spraying Systems

High-voltage propulsion, centrifugal pumps, flowmeters, and solenoid valves
Nozzle types, droplet micron sizing (VMD), and spray drift control
Battery fast-charging stations, generator management, and field logistics

Day 2: Autonomous Flight Mission Planning & RTK Field Mapping

Generating 3D field terrain models and boundary demarcation
Route optimization, tree-mode spraying, and smart obstacle avoidance
Calibrating granular spreading systems for fertilizers and cover crops

Day 3: Live Field Spraying Operations, Calibration & Maintenance

Spot spraying, variable-rate prescription execution, and water-sensitive paper tests
Emergency recovery maneuvers and pilot fail-safes during loaded flights
Post-flight chemical decontamination, pump winterization, and logging

Who Is This Programme For?

This curriculum is engineered for professionals and learners seeking practical, applied competence:

Agritech startups

Agronomists

Farm owners

Learning Outcomes & Career Advantage

Safely pilot heavy-payload agricultural drones on commercial crop acreage

Calibrate flow rates, swath widths, and droplet sizes for maximum chemical efficacy

Minimize chemical exposure and environmental contamination through precision application

Deliver commercial spraying services yielding 40–60% water savings and zero soil compaction

Tuition / Rate

₦750,000

Enrolment Open

Course Format:Hybrid: Online and In-person

Program Duration:1 Week

Competency Level:Advanced

Certification:DJI Academy Certification

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Verified Industry Curriculum & Flight Standards

Certificate of Competency awarded on completion

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