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Remote Controllers & Ground Control Apps Explained

How the remote controller and mission-planning app work together for safe, autonomous spraying.

06 Oct 2026 1 min read Updated 19 Oct 2026

The remote controller (RC) is the pilot's link to the drone. Modern agri-drone controllers have a built-in screen running the ground-control app.

Key functions

  • Mission planning – draw field boundaries, set swath width, height, speed and spray rate.
  • Telemetry – battery, tank level, GNSS status, flow rate and signal strength.
  • Modes – manual, A-B line, fully autonomous route, and return-to-home.
  • Records – area sprayed and flight logs for billing and compliance.

Range and interference

Keep line of sight, avoid flying behind large structures, and keep the controller antennas oriented toward the drone.

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