Bridge Greenhouses, a leading specialist in constructing and equipping commercial greenhouses, has launched a drone spraying service to clean or tint the roofs of commercial greenhouses and polytunnels.
The innovative service employs GPS-controlled drones to spray the tops of greenhouses. This can either remove dirt that obstructs light or apply a shading agent for plants that need less direct sunlight. Bridge Greenhouses aims to enhance its offerings to clients through this new maintenance solution, providing commercial growers with safer and more efficient ways to maintain their greenhouse structures.
“Glasshouse roofs can quickly become dirty, reducing the amount of sunshine the plants inside receive. Maintaining these roofs can be a lengthy and sometimes hazardous task, especially for large commercial structures. With our new service, we can spray greenhouse roofs quickly, efficiently, and effectively using our innovative agricultural drones,” said David Summerfield, Managing Director of Bridge Greenhouses.
The drones are equipped with high-accuracy sprayers, ensuring that every square centimeter of the greenhouse roof is covered. This minimizes the volume and costs of the cleaning or shading agent required. Bridge Greenhouses also highlights the speed and efficiency of their drone service, offering a faster and less disruptive method compared to traditional roof maintenance procedures.
In addition to reducing the time-consuming, labor-intensive task of manually cleaning greenhouse roofs, drone spraying is also a safer alternative. “Safety is a critical concern when cleaning greenhouses, especially on high-up or delicate surfaces. By operating from the ground, our GPS-controlled drones eliminate the health and safety risks to personnel and reduce the risk of damage to the structure,” added David.
Based in Hull and Chichester, Bridge Greenhouses has been a part of the UK horticulture industry for over four decades. The company constructs commercial greenhouses throughout Britain for edible crops, medicinal plants, plant nurseries, and flowers. In addition to supplying and installing greenhouse structures, Bridge Greenhouses offers comprehensive maintenance contracts to help growers maintain an ideal environment for their specific crops.
“Our new drone roof spraying service is also available under our maintenance plans, offering routine cleaning to keep your greenhouse in peak condition. This promotes conditions that support bigger and better crops. The drone will keep the roof in perfect condition if cleaned as part of an annual service,” concluded David.
