All QUBEs connect with the DRONEQUBE Platform for autonomous charging or battery swapping and streamlined mission dispatch.
Key Capabilities
- Dual-Drone Approach: One for monitoring (Mavic 3M), one for spraying (SprayDrone X)
- Autonomous Battery Swap & Tank Refill: Robot changes batteries and refills in ~60s
- Operating Temperature: –10° to 40° C (Mavic 3M), 0° to 40° C (SprayDrone X)
- Onboard Tanks & Water Line: Hook up water or fill internal reservoir for automatic mix of fertilizers/pesticides
Flight & Prep Times
- Monitoring Drone (Mavic 3M):
- Flight Time: ~30 min typical
- Max Flight Speed: ~21 m/s
- Max Wind Resistance: ~12 m/s
- Battery Full? 1 minute to swap with charged unit
- Battery Empty? 30 seconds (robot swap)
- Coverage: ~20 ha per flight
- SprayDrone X:
- Flight Time: ~15–20 min (8–10L payload)
- Max Flight Speed: ~10 m/s
- Max Wind Resistance: ~6–7 m/s
- Battery Swap & Chemical Refill: ~60 seconds total
- Hourly Operation: ~15 acres/hour (optimal)
Industrial Robot Specs
- Max Payload: 10 kg
- Reach: 1418 mm (6 axes)
- Repeatability: ±0.04 mm
- Protection: IP67
- Max Speed: 1000 mm/s (collab), 2000 mm/s (high-speed)
Ideal For
- Large-scale or premium vineyards wanting complete automation—disease detection + immediate spraying
- Minimizing downtime with robotic battery/chemical management
Why It Matters to Farmers
- Early detection of diseases, pests, and water stress
- Actionable Alerts on potential issues—saving time and chemicals
- Customizable to different grape varieties and regional conditions
Core Features
- Multispectral & Thermal Imaging: Pinpoint vine stress before it’s visible to the naked eye
- AI Algorithms (Marketplace): Specialized models for Plasmopara viticola, Phomopsis viticola (in testing), Chlorosis (April 25), Planococcus spp., and more
- Proprietary Photo Alignment Engine: Ensures high-quality data for AI analysis
Technology Highlight
- Layered Analysis: Combine soil sensor data, pest trap results, and imaging in a single platform
- Secure Cloud or On-Premise: Farmers own their data, stored with encryption
Using public data on average yield (11 ton/ha) and grape prices (~$2.1k–$2.3k/ton), QUBE 3 can deliver:
Scenario | Yield Increase | Avg. Yield | Price | Annual Gain |
Revenue Increase (Yield +10%) | 10% | 11 ton/ha | $2.1k/ton | +$47k |
Revenue Increase (Quality +10%) | 10% | 12 ton/ha | $2.3k/ton | +$99k |
Annual Costs (Subscription $8k, Energy $1k, Maintenance $8k) | — | — | — | –$17k |
Total Net Gain per Year | — | — | — | $129k |
ROI | — | — | — | ~1.71 years |
Potential Loss Prevention:
If 50% of a crop is saved from disease outbreak or severe pest attack, that can mean $235k protected revenue, dropping the ROI to about 0.93 years.
(Data references: global wine & grape production stats, average EU grape prices, typical vineyard sizes.)
Find below a comparison of the QUBE 3 with other models.
DRONEQUBE offers three dock solutions—QUBE 1, QUBE 2, and QUBE 3—tailored to different vineyard sizes, budgets, and automation goals
QUBE 1: Order Now (Thermal monitoring)
QUBE 2: Pre-Order (Ships July 25) (Multispectral monitoring)
QUBE 3: Pre-Order (Ships April 25) (Full automation: monitoring + spraying + robotic refills)
