pioneering tech

Words by Dan from SAS Agri Drones.

Here at SAS Agri Drones we have had the pleasure of working with Re-Genus for the last year or so across the whole of the UK, so it was a great fit to get involved in the Be The Change trials for Carbon Carbon in Cumbria and Lancashire.

We’ve been exploring new ways to integrate regenerative practices into day‑to‑day farming, and one of the most exciting applications we’ve applied using our DJI Agras T50 drone is Re‑Genus Pellets. What started as a small trial has quickly become one of the most efficient and consistent application methods for the Re-Genus products.

The process begins with calibrating the T50’s spreader system to suit the pellet size and desired application rate. Re‑Genus Pellets flow well through the hopper, depending on application rates, we can achieve a really consistent spread at speeds up to 30Kmph, giving on average 15-20 Hectares spread per hour.

Benefits of the drone

One of the biggest advantages is precision. The drone follows pre‑planned flight paths mapped through the controller, ensuring every meter of the field receives the correct dose. This is especially useful on awkward or uneven ground where traditional machinery either struggles or causes unnecessary soil disturbance. With the drone, we can apply pellets with zero compaction – no matter how boggy your fields are!

The efficiency gains are hard to ignore as well as the impact of the now more common unpredictable UK weather! We can get onto fields far earlier in the season than traditional methods, all without burning through any diesel.

Using the Agras T50 for Re‑Genus Pellets has shown me how digital tools can genuinely support regenerative farming. It’s a practical, scalable way to improve soil biology while reducing impact on the land, and it’s clear that in conjunction with Re-Genus, it could be a genuine option for many in these more turbulent times.

Alongside the Re‑Genus work, we’re also using the drone for a lot of cover‑crop applications into standing wheat and barley. It’s become a reliable way of getting plants (SFI options included) established when the window is tight and the ground doesn’t want machinery on it.

We’re undersowing maize in the same way — partly to give something to graze over winter, but also to keep living roots in the soil and cut down on nutrient losses from slurry or manure. It’s a simple shift in practice, but it’s making a noticeable difference to how the fields hold together and how much life we keep in the system. The results speak for themselves and we are truly impressed with our T50.