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Agricultural Drone Maintenance Checklist: Daily, Weekly & Seasonal

A practical checklist to keep your spraying drone safe, accurate and earning through the season.

04 Oct 2026 1 min read Updated 19 Oct 2026
Agricultural Drone Maintenance Checklist: Daily, Weekly & Seasonal

Before every flight

  • Check propellers for cracks and secure mounting
  • Inspect arms, locks and landing gear
  • Confirm battery charge and connector condition
  • Check GNSS/RTK lock and compass status
  • Verify nozzles are clean and flow is calibrated
  • Check weather: wind, rain, temperature

After every working day

  • Flush tank, pump and lines with clean water
  • Wipe chemical residue from the frame and motors
  • Store batteries correctly; log cycles
  • Download flight logs

Weekly

  • Inspect motors for unusual noise or heat
  • Clean nozzle filters and replace worn nozzles
  • Check cables, connectors and radar/obstacle sensors
  • Update firmware if released by the manufacturer

End of season

  • Full service by an authorised technician
  • Replace worn propellers and pump seals
  • Store batteries at storage charge
  • Review insurance and certificates before next season

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