About This Role
This role involves the safe and accurate operation of agricultural spray drones for applying various crop protection products and fertilisers. The pilot ensures timely spraying, proper equipment maintenance, regulatory compliance, and accurate record-keeping to enhance crop health and productivity.
Responsibilities
- Operate agricultural spray drones to apply pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, foliar fertilisers, and biological products
- Plan and execute daily spraying schedules according to farm requirements
- Ensure accurate application rates, swath width, and spray coverage
- Monitor weather conditions, including wind speed, temperature, and humidity, before and during spraying operations
- Avoid spray drift and minimise chemical wastage
- Ensure only approved products are applied at the recommended dosages
- Calibrate spray drones before each operation to ensure precise application
- Monitor drone performance throughout spraying missions
- Maintain accurate records of all spraying activities, including field location, product used, application rate, area covered, and flight time
- Conduct daily pre-flight and post-flight inspections
- Clean drones, spray tanks, nozzles, filters, pumps, and hoses after each operation
- Inspect and replace worn or damaged components
- Charge, maintain, and safely store drone batteries
- Report mechanical or software issues promptly
- Maintain an inventory of spare parts and consumables
- Mix and prepare chemicals according to manufacturer recommendations and company procedures
- Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during chemical handling and spraying
- Store chemicals safely and dispose of containers in accordance with environmental regulations
- Prevent contamination of water sources and neighbouring crops
- Operate drones in compliance with the aviation regulations applicable in Ghana or Senegal
- Follow all company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Ensure safe operations around workers, livestock, and nearby communities
- Participate in regular safety training and emergency response drills
- Report accidents, near misses, and equipment failures immediately
- Coordinate daily spraying programmes with the Farm Manager and Agronomist
- Ensure fields are ready before spraying operations commence
- Assist in identifying areas requiring repeat applications
- Support field teams during pest and disease management programmes
- Prepare daily spraying reports
- Record hectares sprayed, products applied, flight hours, and chemical usage
