James Braid, a Melrose-based entrepreneur, is set to become the first in Scotland to offer advanced crop spraying services using a state-of-the-art, supersized drone. He received funding from the British Business Bank’s Investment Fund for Scotland to purchase the drone, which has a wingspan of over two meters and can spread up to 150kg of material per minute. Braid, the founder of Sky-Pin Drones Ltd, uses the drone to provide multispectral plant health mapping technology, which helps farmers identify areas of poor crop performance, minimize chemical use, and optimize fertilizer application. The drone technology is designed to enhance sustainability by reducing chemical usage and promoting environmentally friendly approaches. Braid is the first and only person in Scotland to be certified to operate drones in agricultural spraying and spreading, and he plans to expand his team as the business grows. The British Business Bank’s funding has helped Braid to bring this technology to Scotland for the first time, and he is excited about the potential for the drone to unlock new opportunities and drive progress in agriculture and land management.
Take to the skies for Scotland’s innovative drone-based spraying solution!
