Drone “Umbrella” for Potatoes: How Intrac Geosystems Saved the Crop During Torrential Rains

When the field turns into a swamp

At the end of May, the Xinzo de Limia valley (Galicia, Spain) received almost two months’ worth of rain in a matter of days. The soil became waterlogged, ground sprayers got stuck, and late blight pressure increased by the hour. Farmers looked to the sky: Intrac Geosystems S.L. multirotors sprayed fungicides from above, without waiting for the ground to dry.

Two tank sizes instead of cryptic model codes

Intrac does not disclose exact model names, but offers two tank configurations:

Both versions atomize droplets to ≈ 0.5 µm. Swappable batteries recharge in 8 minutes from the bundled gasoline generator, allowing the pilot to work up to eight hours non-stop, even in harsh weather.

Economics that add up

• Capex: self-propelled boom sprayer €60–80 k; Intrac ag-drone €20–25 k.
• Inputs: mist application cuts water use by up to 70 % and chemicals by up to 30 %.
• Fuel: electric flight virtually eliminates diesel costs.

Field results

Local agronomists report that farms deploying drones right after the downpour preserved up to half of their potential yield compared with neighbors who waited for the soil to dry.

Service & regulations

Spanish drone rules remain strict, yet Intrac provides:

• operator training and licensing support;
• full after-sales service and spare-parts supply across Europe.

Where to source spare parts in Ukraine?
Even the best machines need parts at peak season. Bas-Agro LLC maintains a large stock of agricultural machinery spares and can custom-manufacture components at its Cherkasy plant. The online catalog at bas.ua helps farmers order parts fast and keep downtime to a minimum.

Galicia’s experience shows that ag-drones are not a gadget but an insurance policy against weather extremes. For Ukrainian growers who often face spring waterlogging, investing in an aerial fleet can pay off in the very first season—especially with a trusted parts supplier on hand: Bas-Agro LLC.