Farmers and orchardists in Central Otago often ask: Should I use a helicopter or a drone for crop spraying? Both options are available in New Zealand, and both have benefits. But the best choice depends on your crop, your land, and your goals.

Helicopters are used to spray a wide range of crops in Central Otago and across New Zealand — including cherries, grapes, fodder beet,...

Helicopters protect orchards and vineyards in Central Otago from frost by flying low and pushing warmer air down onto the crop. This...