“The launch of DJI Mavic 3 Multispectral will help farmers around the world improve the quality and efficiency of their production, reduce costs and increase revenue, all while promoting the development of modern agriculture,” said Ronnie Liu, North America regional representative at DJI Agriculture.

Key Features

Mavic 3 Multispectral weighs 951 grams and is equipped with a dual-camera gimbal. One camera is RGB with a 4/3” 20MP CMOS sensor with a mechanical shutter having a maximum speed of 1/2000. It handles high-speed continuous shooting at the fastest interval of 0.7 seconds. The other camera is a 4-lens multispectral. Each of the four multispectral cameras can acquire 5 million pixels and scan the following wavelengths:

• Green (G): 560 nm ± 16 nm
• Red (R): 650 nm ± 20 nm
• Red edge (RE): 730 nm ± 20 nm
• Near-infrared (NIR) 860 nm ± 26 nm

By combining these two cameras, DJI Mavic 3M realizes applications such as high-precision aerial surveys, crop growth monitoring, and natural resource surveys.

Positioning with centimeter-level RTK

Mavic 3M includes an RTK module that achieves centimeter-level positioning. The drone, its camera, and the RTK module are synchronized at the microsecond level to accurately obtain position information from the imaging center of each camera. This enables Mavic 3M to perform high-precision aerial surveys without the use of ground control points (GCPs). And with a battery life of up to 43 minutes, Mavic 3M can complete surveying and mapping operations of an area of up to 2 square kilometers in a single flight.

Designed for safe operation

Mavic 3M features O3 video transmission, with two transmission channels and four reception channels with an operating distance of up to 15 kilometers. For added safety, Mavic 3M features omnidirectional obstacle detection to detect obstacles in all directions and help avoid them accurately.

Unlimited possibilities

Mavic 3M can be integrated into various ecosystems to offer unlimited possibilities for smart farming. Through the built-in DJI Cloud API, based on the MQTT protocol in Pilot 2, users can directly connect Mavic 3M to a third-party cloud platform to collect information, live video, photo data, and more, all without the need to develop a separate app. Mavic 3M also supports Mobile SDK 5 (MSDK5), allowing users to easily develop unique control apps for scenarios such as smart monitoring.

A new tool for precision agriculture

Mavic 3M is useful in a ‘wide variety of working scenarios. The DJI map and DJI SmartFarm platform generate an NDVI vegetation index to facilitate more efficient and localized crop treatments. Automatic field scouting can detect crop anomalies and perform intelligent analysis that enables one person to manage 70 hectares of land.

Considering Ownership After Rental

If you've been enjoying your rental drone, here's an opportunity to make it a permanent part of your gear. Once your rental period is complete, you can choose to purchase the rental drone and save the waiting time for its arrival.

Drone Specs:

For detailed specifications and additional information, please visit the Mavic 3 Multispectral web page.

Standard rental package "dry hire" includes:

1 x DJI M3M standard inclusions with hard case
2 x extra batteries (3 in total)

Contact the DFH Head office on [email protected] or 1300 029 829 for more information, availability, and pick up / drop off arrangements. 

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DJI Mavic 3T is designed to meet the specific needs of aerial operations in firefighting, search and rescue, inspection and night operations. The DJI Mavic 3T features the same telephoto camera as the Mavic 3E, an additional 48-MP camera with a 1/2-inch CMOS sensor, and a thermal imaging camera with a display field of view (DFOV) of 61° and an equivalent focal length of 40 mm with 640 × 512 px resolution.

With the Mavic 3T’s thermal imaging camera, you can take spot and area temperature measurements and set alerts for high temperatures. With tools like color palettes and isotherms, the drone helps professionals find hot spots, for example, during a firefighting operation.

Survey with Speed

Mavic 3E's wide-angle 4/3 CMOS, 20MP sensor has a mechanical shutter to prevent motion blur and supports rapid 0.7-second interval shooting. Complete mapping missions with extraordinary efficiency without the need for Ground Control Points. 

Improved Low-Light Performance

Mavic 3E's Wide camera has large 3.3μm pixels that, together with intelligent low-light mode, offer significantly improved performance in dim conditions.

Focus and Find

Both Mavic 3E and Mavic 3T are equipped with a 12MP Zoom Camera, supporting up to 56× Max Hybrid Zoom to see essential details from afar.

Simultaneous Split-Screen Zoom

Mavic 3T's thermal and zoom cameras support 28× continuous side-by-side zoom for easy comparisons.

Considering Ownership After Rental

If you've been enjoying your rental drone, here's an opportunity to make it a permanent part of your gear. Once your rental period is complete, you can choose to purchase the rental drone and save the waiting time for its arrival.

Drone Specs:

For detailed specifications and additional information, please visit the Mavic 3 Thermal web page.

Standard rental package "dry hire" includes:

1 x DJI M3T standard inclusions with hard case
2 x extra batteries (3 in total)

Contact the DFH Head office on [email protected] or 1300 029 829 for more information, availability, and pick up / drop off arrangements. 

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• Unique lifting power. 1-min video lifting an 11 kg payload*
• Custom payload carry and release device included (release button is on RC). 
• Unique level of redundancy (6 arms/rotor pairs) and A3 Pro triple redundancy
• Long legs and large space underneath / ground clearance for carrying large volume payloads 

The Matrice 600 Pro has always been the trusted workhorse of the Aussie skies. Originally designed for carrying very large and expensive cinematography cameras it is still widely respected and used by industry experts for its lifting power, dependability and redundancy. The M600P has 6 rotors so if you get a motor failure you can still come down safely. Those extra 2 rotors on this hexacopter (compared to a quadcopter like the M300/M350) might just help you sleep at night, especially if you have an expensive payload/sensor onboard. 

Very good for

• Research teams/universities / start-ups wanting to test an idea / new payload 
• Lidar missions, hyperspectral missions  
• Any large, heavy, expensive sensors/payloads 
• Collecting water samples from streams/ dams etc 
• Carrying food or medical supplies e.g. across flood waters 
• Connect to a tether system and attach a lighting system for continuous lighting or surveillance 

Notable features

A3 Pro Flight Controller. This gives the industrial hexacopter triple redundancy.

Compatible with D-RTK GNSS to help reduce the impact of magnetic interference and give the pilot centimetre-level accuracy.

Comes in a fully built state, meaning the heavy-lift UAV can be in the air in a matter of minutes.

9.5 kg (with six TB47S batteries onboard). 15.5 kg MTOW max take-off weight (6kg recommended max payload weight)  

32 min flight time with six TB47S batteries: No payload, or 16 mins with a 6 kg payload (assumes fresh batteries and minimal wind). 

Originally designed to carry these gimbals and payloads but can carry many others: Ronin-MX; ZENMUSE Z30, Zenmuse X5/X5R, Zenmuse X3, Zenmuse XT; Zenmuse Z15 Series HD Gimbal: Z15-A7, Z15-BMPCC, Z15-5D III, Z15-GH4

*This example exceeds the official 6kg MTOW for the M600P which is also the DFH payload limit for hires for this aircraft.

Considering Ownership After Rental

If you've been enjoying your rental drone, here's an opportunity to make it a permanent part of your gear. Once your rental period is complete, you can choose to purchase the rental drone and save the waiting time for its arrival.

Drone Specs:

For detailed specifications and additional information, please visit the Matrice 600 Pro web page.

Standard rental package "dry hire" includes:

1 x Matrice 600 Pro aircraft and standard inclusions
1 x GPC hard case
1 x Custom payload lifting device (release payload via RC)
2 x remote controller (RC)
1 x DJI CrystalSky 7.85" Ultra Brightness Monitor (for RC)
18 x TB47S batteries (3 x sets of 6)
2 x HEX battery chargers
1 x battery travel case
1 x Zenmuse Z3 camera w/mounting bracket
1 x Zenmuse Z30 camera w/mounting bracket

Contact the DFH Head office on [email protected] or 1300 029 829 for more information, availability, and pick up / drop off arrangements. 

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The below info relates to spray drones that are more than 25kg when filled with liquid (e.g. DJI T30), and used on your own property (different rules apply if you are spraying other people’s properties as a commercial business).

No licence is needed for lighter-weight spray drones

If your spray drone is rated to under 25kg such as the DJI T10 being 24.8 kg, and you are only using it on your own property, you can skip steps 3 and 4 below - you do not need a Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) or Flight test.

1. Get an ARN

Get an Aviation Reference Number (ARN) from CASA. It’s like a passport number for pilots and drone pilots. Start the process on this CASA webpage

No fee and easy process. Note if you are a manned aircraft pilot (e.g. have a helicopter or crop duster on your property) you will already have an ARN.

2. Get a regular 0-7kg RePL (the most common 'standard' drone licence)

Fill out this form ( https://dronesforhire.com.au/training-enquiry ) to get upcoming course dates and prices in your area.

It is normally sold as 5 days – 4 days learning online from home and 1 day (with the other students ) doing the flying test and theory test at a park / open space. 

Approx. $1,300.0 - 1,800.0 (depending on the training company).

You can just fly a small drone such as a Mini 3, Air 2S or Phantom 4 as training for, and during the course. If you don't have one, some training companies offer to supply one for the day as part of the course fee. But note you will need to practice beforehand so best to borrow one or buy one before your course 

Attention PPL, CLP or ATPL holders 

There are reduced requirements for holders of a crewed aircraft licence PPL, CLP or ATPL (fixed wing or Helicopter) to gain an REPL:

1. do a learning module that addresses Multi Rotor theory, 
2. write a short 20* question exam on multirotors, 
3. do a short practical flight assessment (multirotor) 
4. demonstrate that you have 5* multirotor flight time hours (log book) 

All the above is typically done in less than a full day and you will receive some light material beforehand to study. Doing an AROC is usually not required as you would have had that covered already. 

3. Take delivery of your spray drone and register it with CASA

After you take delivery, register your spray drone with CASA, here is the myCASA page to register your drone.

$40.0 and valid for 12 months. 1 min video showing how to do it.

After you have your REPL done, and have booked in and paid for your flight test, you can start flying your spray drone on your own property in order to build up some flying hours as training for the flight test. You should ask CASA about this beforehand ( [email protected] ). 

4. Get a Type Rating for your T50/T40

This Type Rating means you are now approved / rated to fly a particular aircraft - in this case the T50/T40. 

This involves a CASA inspector or approved person observing you flying your spray drone and checking that you are able to fly it safely. You will need to have your REPL completed first. Type Ratings generally cost around $900.0-1400.0 depending on your location and the supplier. 

Chemicals licence/s

Note, you should also consider what chemicals licences you may need. These licences are nothing to do with CASA and requirements vary for each state. For example in NSW it is the EPA. Please check out this article for full details.

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1. Availability: By having a T40 yourself, you can spray/spread anytime. No more waiting for helicopter pilots to show up, or for the ground to dry out. And less stressing about missing a spraying window in relation to timing with irrigation or incoming rain.   

2. Efficacy: The drones' propellers sit just 3m off the ground, forcing the droplets down and circulate them to get more liquid on-target (on the weed/plantation). Drones very often achieve the same kill rate with less water and less chemical.

3. No ground compaction Meaning no yield loss & no machine wear from ground impacts. Particularly so for small plot broad acre drone spraying 

4. Accuracy and control: Spray drones can get into steep areas you've never felt safe taking your tractor into, or near fence lines, close to trees, gullies etc  

Not being able to spray because the ground is too wet or the area is inaccessible can create large losses for any farmer - sometimes hundreds of thousands of dollars. An event like this can make the cost of adding a spray drone to your list of machines laughable. Even having a spray drone purely as a backup can create an ROI in just a year or two when used at those critical times when your boom sprayer is out of action, helicopter pilot is too busy, or your contractor is unavailable. It's also quite likely your neighbors will take an interest and ask you to spray sections of their property as well, meaning there's potential for a new side-income stream. 

Important to note, there's more to it than just buying one - spraying by any method, needs to be done at the right application rate, performed carefully to manage drift, and done on-time. Like most farming activities,  it is a workflow which can also be done efficiently or inefficiently. The drone spraying workflow usually involves designing aircraft missions with the controller (see 2-min video), moving chemical/granular into it, battery charging, trailer design and whether pre-mapping (see 7-min video ) is needed or not. 

It helps to be supported by people who use the equipment themselves and know what they're doing and to be connected to a community of other drone sprayers. People who can assist you with understanding your spraying goals and the capabilities of drone, setting you up properly and with legitimate equipment, planning suitable spray missions for each section of your property, supplying useful value-adding accessories and supplying parts and support quickly when needed to reduce machine downtime. The initial cost of the equipment is important, but it's only the first step and only one part of the consideration set when you plan for long term success and cost minimisation.  

5 reasons to consider DFH as your spray drone supplier & partner

1. DJI Agriculture Authorised Service Center (ASC) & Authorised Dealer 

Drones For Hire (DFH) is a DJI Agriculture Authorised Service Center (ASC) and authorised dealer. DFH has multiple staff certified as official DJI Academy Certified Agras Instructors & DJI Certified Agras Repair Technicians. 

Our stock (T40’s, M3M’s etc) is legitimate and correct for the AU region and backed with an official DJI warranty. Being an Ag focused DJI dealer means our capability is uniquely focussed around spray drones and mapping drones. Here are some example images from setup days and demo days. And some example instructional videos . DFH has supplied over a hundred Agras units to growers and contract sprayers nationwide. Clients also include the QLD dept. of Agriculture and Fisheries, WA Dept. of Primary Industries, CSIRO, AECOM, Department of Defence, Charles Sturt University, Southern Cross University, and Anglo Coal. Other non-ag focused DJI dealers are likely to be focussed on the more common consumer drones which significantly affects their capacity to guide and support agricultural customers. 

2. Onsite training on your property 

DFH has technicians in most states who own and use this equipment themselves and are competent in drone-spraying and mapping operations. Our technicians are qualified with CASA type ratings/endorsements, and are often farmers themselves. Doing the setup day at your property is important as it means your technician will be able to understand the terrain in conjunction with your specific spraying/spreading  goals and be able to advise the best spraying methods for each section of your property. They may also be able to map and start spraying/spreading the paddocks that are the highest priority for you to get started. Before the day, your technician will send you a list of pre-setup day procedures (activations, charging, firmware updates etc) that you can do at home so you can hit the ground running when he arrives.

The DFH team also includes degree qualified engineers, photogrammetry experts, PhD’s, OAM, robotics experts, members of agribusiness advisory committees, and an ex-RAAF pilot. The team has a diverse mix of capabilities who can assist with the various goals and challenges our customers face and bring to us for professional advice.  This could be about facets of their unique workflow design to maximize hectares covered per day, capture and interpretation of multispectral data, software setup, trailer design and engineering (to carry drones, IBC carrier tank, batching tank, chemical tank, generator, pump etc), custom modification of your spray drone, and payload lifting kits.

3. Included spares kits and spares availability 

DFH includes a spares kit with your spray drone order - spares that typically wear out sooner than other items (e.g. washers, sealing rings), and items that are good to have onsite ready to go if you have a mishap (e.g. propellers). Being able to continue spraying on the same day can make a huge difference especially when under time pressure with e.g. weather coming in. 

In addition to supplying spares kits, DFH also maintains an extensive parts supply in NSW, ready for express shipping when customers need to get flying again fast. 

4. DFH-exclusive value adding products

The DFH team of engineers and technicians has developed our own DFH-unique products designed to help our customers optimise their workflow when spraying/mapping. These include for example our T40 Fast Mover wheel sets, fast-fill tank caps, custom spares kits, HDS: Heavy Droplet Spinner discs, Granular Sherpa System, dual 15-amp socket extension cables, cooling station modifications, custom made CNC hard cases, and modified laptops for faster image processing on the go. 

5. Backed by the largest drone site Australia since 2013 

DFH has deep roots in the Australian drone industry. We started in 2013 , building DJI Flame Wheel F550 ARF Kits (pre the first Phantom and pre the MG-1P - DJIs first spray drone). With 10 years of relevant experience DFH has now grown to become Australia's largest drone site, supplying $M of hardware sales each year and attracting more than 40,000 drone marketplace requests.

To speak to a DFH representative about your spraying, mapping or drone related goals in general, reach us on 1300 029 829 or [email protected] . 

More information to consider:

Spray drone case studies & articles  
Image gallery: spray drone demo days
Spray drones for sale
Mapping drones for sale (regular images & NDVI) 
Thermal drones for sale (animal spotting etc) 
Finance providers - get quotes
CASA requirements for spraying 
Chemicals license requirements (ChemCert tickets etc)
Parts store (spray drone parts) 
View upcoming ag. demo days

Welcome to Drones for Hire's Repair Service! We are thrilled to introduce our drone repair services, led by our in-house engineer and mechanic, Mark. With a deep passion for the world of drone technology and years of extensive experience, Mark is dedicated to ensuring the prompt and safe return of your drones to the skies. He is a certified DJI Enterprise Product Delivery Engineer.

Expert Repairs

Our technical manager, Mark, is prepared to revitalize your drones. He specializes in the repair of damaged components, guaranteeing that your drone takes flight again with precision and reliability.

Update your Firmware

Keeping your drone's firmware up to date is essential for optimal performance. Trust Mark to handle firmware updates, ensuring your drone functions flawlessly with the latest software enhancements.

Crash Data Analysis

Accidents can happen, but we've got you covered. Mark will perform in-depth crash data analysis to pinpoint issues and get your drone back in the sky safely without a repeat of prior accidents.

Complex hardware Repairs

Drones are intricate devices, and internal problems can be challenging. Our team is equipped to handle complex repairs, addressing even hidden, internal issues to restore your drone's functionality.

Free Helpline for Quick Fixes

Our technical manager, Mark, is prepared to revitalize your drones. He specializes in the repair of damaged components, guaranteeing that your drone takes flight again with precision and reliability.

Diagnosing Unknown Issues

Sometimes, drone problems can be mysterious. Count on Mark to diagnose and resolve unknown issues, ensuring your drone performs at its best.

FAQ

• What types of drones do you repair? We repair a wide range of drones, including consumer drones, professional drones, FPV racing drones, and more. Whether it's a DJI Phantom or a custom-built racing drone, we've got you covered.
• What types of drones do you repair? We have the expertise to repair a wide range of drones, spanning from compact DJI Mini 3 models to larger agricultural drones like the Agras T40 and everything in-between.
• What kind of drone issues can you fix? We can address various drone issues, from minor cosmetic damage to complex electronic and mechanical problems. Whether it's a broken propeller, a malfunctioning flight control, or a controller issue, we can help.
• How long does a typical repair take? Repair times can vary depending on the complexity of the issue, but we aim for a quick turnaround. We will assess your drone and provide an estimated repair time during the evaluation.
• Do you offer a warranty on repairs? Yes, we provide a warranty on our repair services to ensure your satisfaction and peace of mind. The warranty duration may vary depending on the specific repair.
• What are the repair costs? Repair costs depend on the extent of the damage and the parts required. We offer transparent pricing and will provide you with a detailed quote before proceeding with the repair.
• Do I need to ship my drone for repairs, or can I drop it off locally? You have the option to drop off your drone at our workshop close to Chatswood NSW, and there won't be any shipping fees. Alternatively, if you prefer to send it to us, you'll be responsible for covering the shipping costs. We can also organise the pickup from you if you want it that way.
• Do you use genuine replacement parts? We use genuine and brand new replacement parts to ensure the highest quality repairs. If genuine parts are unavailable, we will inform you of the alternatives.
• How can I inquire about getting my drone repaired? You can easily inquire about our repair services by filling out our online form on the "Get a Quote" section of this page. We'll get back to you promptly with the necessary information.
• Don’t know what happened to your drone? We can extract and asses the flight data to determine what exactly happened right before the crash and explain any errors that showed.

If you have any more questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us on [email protected] or 1300 029 829 for more information. We're here to help you with all your drone repair needs.

Case Studies

Matrice 600 Pro

Incident: During a data collection mission, a Matrice 600 Pro drone experienced a crash while utilizing a ground-penetrating radar antenna. This incident occurred as the drone was operating near its maximum capacity, carrying nearly its full payload at a speed of 30 km/hr, with only 35% battery remaining. As the drone initiated its return journey, the propellers failed, leading to a rapid descent and causing the arms to snap upon impact with the ground.

Fix: After the unfortunate crash of the drone, it was handed over to our repair expert, Mark, for restoration. He promptly replaced the damaged propellers, arm and motor with brand new ones, ensured the firmware was intact, and conducted a comprehensive system diagnostics. Thanks to Mark's expertise and our thorough repair process, we successfully brought the Matrice 600 Pro back to its optimal condition, ensuring it is ready to soar through the skies once more.

Parrot Anafi

Incident: During flight, a Parrot Anafi drone collided with a tree, causing extensive damage to all of its propellers. Additionally, the impact also damaged a stabilizing antenna located on one of the drone's legs. Consequently, the drone experienced erratic behavior and lost stability due to these combined damages.

Fix: In our repair center, our technical manager, Mark, replaced the damaged propellers and repaired the compromised stabilizing antenna and ensured the firmware was intact. This led to a full restoration of the Parrot Anafi drone to peak condition, ensuring stable and smooth flights once again.

SwellPro Splash Drone 4

Incident: The SplashDrone 4 encountered connectivity issues, failing to pair with both the controller and the phone. Additionally, the firmware had not been upgraded as required.

Fix: Mark performed a firmware upgrade, ensuring that both the drone and the controller had the latest software. This resolved the connectivity problems, allowing seamless communication between the SplashDrone 4, controller, and phone, restoring the drone's functionality.