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Agriskoops - 30 June 2026

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On Agriskoops today, we are joined by aviation consultant Braam Hechter, who works with Wagtail Aviation. He discusses the use of gyrocopters in agriculture and explains their growing role in modern farming. Hecter unpacks the advantages of using a gyrocopter for agricultural purposes, the range of applications it can be used for, and what farmers need to consider before adopting the technology. He also explains why the Trojan gyrocopter is specifically suitable for agricultural use.
30 Jun 1AM English South Africa Daily News · Nature

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