T50’s work efficacy 50 Acres/Hour, 2GPA, real or not?
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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