UK university study identifies Chinese drone maker XAG as best fit for disinfection operations to fight coronavirus spread
- Drones can enter badly affected areas and automatically spray disinfectant, reducing the risk of emergency personnel being infected by the pathogen
- XAG drones have been used to carry out disinfection operations covering 902 million square metres across 20 provinces in China
Drones made by Chinese company XAG were identified in a university research study as one of the most suitable to carry out community disinfection operations in the UK.
The research, conducted last week with the help of experts from Harper Adams University, aimed to identify drones best-suited for disinfectant spraying in communities hit by the coronavirus epidemic as the UK scrambles to stem the spread of the disease.
The test results released earlier this week showed that British police believe the waterproof and dustproof design of XAG drones can best adapt to “the complex and volatile climate environment in the UK”, Chinese drone maker XAG said in a release on Thursday.
The drones can fly autonomously based on electronic pre-mapping of a targeted area, meeting police requirements for safe flight and accurate spraying, the company said. In the face of a severe public health crisis, drones can enter badly affected areas and automatically spray disinfectant, reducing the risk of emergency personnel being infected by the pathogen.
Founded in 2007, the Guangdong-based XAG, which specialises in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for the agricultural industry, said its factory in Dongguan resumed full production in February and is able to handle any large orders, with its P-series aerial spray system seen as the most suited for the task.
The comany said its series P plant protection drones are likely to be chosen for the operations.