Key Takeaways
- Introduction of AcreConnect™ by Rantizo®: The launch of AcreConnect™ software aims to assist drone spraying operators in streamlining their business operations. It provides features for creating work orders, product usage reports, and detailed maps.
- Accessibility on Multiple Devices: AcreConnect™ is designed for smartphones and laptops, offering flexibility for operators to manage tasks from virtually anywhere.
- Beta Program Insights: Feedback from real spray drone operators during the beta testing phase has been integral in refining the software to effectively meet the field’s demands.
- Operational and Business Growth Support: The software seeks to improve job management, billing, and compliance data collection, potentially saving time and promoting business expansion for operators.
- Enhancement of Rantizo Network: Operators purchasing AcreConnect™ will be integrated into the Rantizo network, potentially increasing their visibility and job opportunities within their area.
Rantizo®, the country’s largest drone spraying network, has launched its AcreConnect™ software. This new platform is designed to enhance the efficiency of spray drone operations by facilitating the creation of work orders, product usage reports, and As Applied and As Covered Maps.
Software Features and Accessibility
Accessible on smartphones and laptops, AcreConnect™ enables spray drone operators to update work orders from the field, streamlining their task management. Jeff Holman, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Rantizo®, emphasized the collaborative effort behind the software’s development, stating, “We’ve been working with our operator network to understand their biggest challenges in the field and address them with software. Customers told us these features help them save time and fly more.”
Feedback-Driven Development
The software was refined based on insights gathered during a beta program that involved real spray drone operators. This process allowed the company to adapt AcreConnect™ to the specific needs and feedback of those using it daily, ensuring its practical benefits in the field.
Operational Efficiency and Business Growth
AcreConnect™ aims to simplify job management, billing, and compliance data collection, which could help operators save time and focus on growing their businesses. Mariah Scott, CEO of Rantizo®, highlighted the broader goal of the software, saying, “We are always trying to deliver more value to our nationwide network of operators. AcreConnect™ software is designed to help make drone spraying more efficient and help spray drone operators grow their business.”
By opting for AcreConnect™, operators will be added to the Rantizo network map, enhancing their visibility for job opportunities in their locality, thereby potentially growing their business through increased job leads.
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