The increasing adoption of unmanned aerial spraying services presents a transformative opportunity for precision agriculture, enabling targeted and efficient application of plant protection products. However, ensuring their safe and regulated integration into European farming requires a comprehensive understanding of exposure risks for operators, bystanders, and residents. Expanding scientific knowledge in this domain is crucial for establishing a dedicated risk assessment framework for unmanned aerial spraying applications. This study evaluates dermal exposure levels among operators, residents, and bystanders, comparing unmanned aerial spraying applications with conventional vehicle-based and manual handheld spraying methods based on existing risk assessment and exposure models. Results suggest that unmanned aerial sprayers reduce dermal exposure for pilots, residents, and bystanders due to their remote operation and reduced drift compared to conventional spraying methods. However, critical exposure points arise during mixing, loading, and auxiliary tasks, where dermal exposure levels exceed model estimates. These elevated exposure levels are attributed to the higher frequency and concentrated handling of plant protection products in unmanned aerial spraying operations compared to traditional spraying methods. These findings highlight the need for targeted risk mitigation strategies to enhance operator safety, such as implementing closed transfer systems, optimized handling protocols, and specialized protective equipment.


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    Titel :

    Dermal Exposure of Operators, Bystanders and Residents Derived from Unmanned Aerial Spraying Systems (UASS) in Vineyard




    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2025




    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)


    Format :

    Elektronische Ressource


    Sprache :

    Unbekannt




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