13 The DCS-1 enhances boom stability and responsiveness, while the MS-1 sensors deliver reliable performance even in uneven or challenging terrain. Together, they enable more precise spray application, helping farmers reduce waste and improve crop outcomes. ROI and Sustainability in One Package “The combination of proven legacy solutions with the latest in precision technology serves up an extreme opportunity for lower operating and input costs, and lower equipment repair costs,” stated Nick Townsend, Topcon Agriculture Vice President and Segment Leader for Smart Implements. He continued: “Spraying system advances increasingly provide farmers and service providers with an opportunity to achieve a greater return on investment on their equipment, either through upgrades or new investments.” Townsend added that the UC7 Plus directly drives those savings. “These new capabilities also improve sustainability efforts in applying only the needed amount of spray, where it is needed, to achieve the best results— supporting compliance efforts, cost savings, and optimal crop performance,” he said. Automation Reduces Operator Fatigue One of the standout features of the UC7 Plus is its automated boom control, which adjusts boom height in real time to match land contours. This reduces the need for constant operator input, easing fatigue and improving consistency during long spraying sessions. The system offers varying levels of control to suit different crops, field conditions, and operator preferences. Its broad compatibility with existing sprayer platforms makes it ideal for incremental upgrades, allowing growers to modernize without a full equipment overhaul. Topcon’s internal testing suggests the UC7 Plus may improve overall spraying performance by 30 percent, factoring in efficiency gains and input savings. “We believe in accessibility to these technologies and the practical benefits they deliver to farms around the world—this is a simple and powerful example of intelligent technology evolution for the greater good of all farms and systems,” pointed out Townsend. Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) is a global leader in precision measurement and workflow solutions for the agriculture, construction, and geospatial industries. Topcon Agriculture’s portfolio includes: boom height control systems (UC7 Plus, Norac); crop health monitoring (CropSpec); seed drilling control (Artemis); fertilizer and manure spreading systems (Athene); universal spraying control (ASC-10); and farm management platforms (Topcon Agriculture Platform, TAP FEED). For more information on the UC7 Plus and other Topcon Agriculture solutions, visit the Topcon website. | pag PHOTOS: topconpositioning.com, pavlobaliukh – stock.adobe.com “THE COMBINATION OF PROVEN LEGACY SOLUTIONS WITH THE LATEST IN PRECISION TECHNOLOGY SERVES UP AN EXTREME OPPORTUNITY FOR LOWER OPERATING AND INPUT COSTS, AND LOWER EQUIPMENT REPAIR COSTS.”
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