Summary of T50 Drone Performance Test
The purpose of this test is to evaluate whether the T50 drone can achieve its claimed working efficiency of 50 acres per hour at 2 gallons per acre (GPA). By analyzing real-world test data, we can determine how closely the T50’s actual performance aligns with this claim.
Test Data Overview
- Spraying Area in 2.3 hours: 35.76 hectares
- Total Spraying Volume: 714.97 liters
- T50 Tank Capacity: 40 liters
- Equipment: 1 charger and 3 batteries to enable continuous operation.
Key Questions for Analysis
- Does the T50 achieve an efficiency close to 50 acres per hour?
- How does the actual spraying volume compare to the 2 GPA target?
- If flown precisely at 2 GPA, can the T50 realistically reach 50 acres/hour?
Analysis of the Test Data
1. Area Conversion from Hectares to Acres
- To standardize the data, convert the area sprayed from hectares to acres.
- 1 hectare = 2.471 acres
- 35.76 hectares × 2.471 acres/hectare ≈ 88.36 acres
- Therefore, the T50 covered 88.36 acres in 2.3 hours.
2. Work Efficiency in Acres per Hour
- Calculate the drone’s work efficiency.
- 88.36 acres / 2.3 hours ≈ 38.42 acres per hour
- This shows the T50 achieved a rate of 38.42 acres/hour, slightly below the 50 acres/hour target.
3. Actual Spraying Rate (Liters per Acre)
- Determine how much liquid was used per acre.
- 714.97 liters / 88.36 acres ≈ 8.09 liters per acre
4. Conversion to Gallons per Acre (GPA)
- To match the standard of GPA, convert the spraying rate from liters to gallons.
- 1 liter = 0.2642 gallons
- 8.09 liters/acre × 0.2642 gallons/liter ≈ 2.14 GPA
- The drone’s actual spraying rate was 2.14 GPA, slightly higher than the target of 2 GPA.
5. Evaluate Efficiency at 2 GPA
- If flown precisely at 2 GPA, the total spray volume would be reduced.
- 88.36 acres × 2 GPA ≈ 176.72 gallons
- 176.72 gallons × 3.78541 liters/gallon ≈ 668.76 liters
- Therefore, at 2 GPA, the T50 would use 668.76 liters, less than the 714.97 liters used in the test.
6. Achieving 50 Acres/Hour at 2 GPA
- To reach 50 acres per hour at 2 GPA:
- 50 acres × 2 GPA = 100 gallons
- 100 gallons × 3.78541 liters/gallon ≈ 378.54 liters per hour
- Given the T50’s 40-liter tank capacity, this would require approximately 9.5 refills per hour.
- With 3 batteries and 1 charger, continuous operation is feasible, making it possible to achieve 50 acres/hour under optimal conditions.
Conclusion and Key Insights
- The T50 demonstrated a real-world efficiency of 38.42 acres/hour at ~2.14 GPA, slightly below the target of 50 acres/hour at 2 GPA.
- This variance is likely due to real-world conditions such as higher spraying rates, terrain, and wind.
- When flown at exactly 2 GPA and under optimal conditions, the T50 is theoretically capable of achieving the 50 acres/hour rate, thanks to its continuous operation capabilities and minimal downtime for refilling and battery changes.
Summary
In conclusion, while real-world conditions may introduce slight deviations, the T50 drone can achieve 50 acres/hour at 2 GPA when properly calibrated and operated under optimal circumstances. This performance makes the T50 highly efficient and suitable for large-scale spraying operations.
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