WATERWAYS

SOLUTIONS WITH LUUMAR

At Luumar, we are dedicated to transforming waterway management with precision aerial applications that tackle a wide range of aquatic challenges. Our unmanned aircraft provide fast, efficient, and environmentally friendly solutions for controlling aquatic pests, managing invasive species, and maintaining the overall health of your water ecosystems.

MITIGATING RISK, EXPOSURE, AND CHEMICAL DRIFT

Traditional aquatic pest control methods—whether on foot or by boat—have serious limitations. Shoreline access leaves vast areas untreated, while boats often struggle to penetrate dense infestations. Additionally, these methods expose workers to harmful chemicals, with the added risk of chemical drift, where sprayed substances are carried back to the applicators, posing health risks.

Luumar’s unmanned aircraft offer a safer, more efficient solution by reaching all areas of the water body and eliminating worker exposure. Aerial application ensures complete coverage and prevents chemical drift, allowing treatments to be applied precisely, without putting personnel in harm’s way.

Our aerial solutions work alongside traditional methods, offering a more precise, cost-effective option that minimizes environmental impact and allows access to hard-to-reach areas. Whether you're managing pest control, water clean-up, aquatic feeding, or invasive species, Luumar’s unmanned aircraft technology ensures that your waterways receive the care they need with the highest precision.

Explore the services below to see how Luumar can help protect and manage your waterways through advanced aerial applications.

AQUATIC WEED CONTROL

Unmanned aircraft provide a powerful tool for managing invasive aquatic weeds in ponds, lakes, and reservoirs. With precise spraying capabilities, drones can target areas affected by weeds without disturbing surrounding ecosystems.

Precision Herbicide Application: Using GPS and RTK technology, unmanned aircraft can spray herbicides directly on problematic weed patches, reducing the need for widespread chemical use and minimizing the impact on native plant species.

Benefits: Less chemical runoff, reduced labor costs, and faster treatment times compared to manual or boat-based applications.

Data: Studies have shown that targeted drone applications of herbicides can reduce chemical use by up to 30%, compared to traditional methods.

AQUATIC PEST CONTROL

Water bodies can serve as breeding grounds not only for nuisance pests like mosquitoes but also for harmful parasites, bacteria, and protozoans that can cause serious health issues for both humans and wildlife. Our unmanned aircraft provide a targeted and efficient way to control these pests and contaminants, helping to protect both ecosystems and public health.

Targeting Disease-Spreading Insects: Mosquitoes are notorious vectors for diseases such as West Nile Virus, Zika Virus, and Malaria. Our unmanned aircraft apply precise treatments, targeting mosquito breeding grounds in standing water to prevent larvae from maturing into adult, disease-spreading insects.

Managing Parasites and Protozoans: Waterborne parasites like Giardia, Entamoeba histolytica, and Cryptosporidium can cause severe gastrointestinal illnesses. Our aircraft can apply treatments directly to contaminated water bodies, reducing the spread of these parasites and protecting both humans and animals.

Controlling Bacterial Contaminants: Bacteria such as Legionella pneumophila, responsible for Legionnaires' disease, and Salmonella and Shigella, which can infiltrate water sources, pose a risk to public health. Our aerial solutions deliver effective bacterial control to affected areas, minimizing the spread of these dangerous pathogens.

Benefits: Unmanned aircraft provide fast, accurate application over large areas, ensuring that pest populations are controlled without causing harm to non-target organisms. This reduces the risk of waterborne diseases and promotes healthier aquatic environments.

Data: Studies show that managing mosquito larvae and other pests in water bodies can reduce disease transmission rates by up to 80%. Targeted control of bacteria and parasites further helps safeguard water quality and prevent health outbreaks.

AQUATIC FEEDING AND AQUACULTURE

Aquatic Feeding (Turtles, Snails, Algae, Frogs, Fish)

Maintaining aquatic biodiversity often involves supplementary feeding of species like turtles, snails, frogs, and fish. Whether supporting conservation efforts or managing aquatic farms, our unmanned aircraft can efficiently distribute feed in controlled amounts, ensuring balanced diets and healthier aquatic life.

Automated Feeding Systems: Unmanned aircraft can carry and disperse fish pellets, algae supplements, or specific feed for turtles and amphibians. This technology is particularly beneficial for aquatic farms, where consistent and precise feeding schedules are crucial for promoting optimal growth and health.

Serving Aquatic Farms: Aquatic farms that breed fish, shrimp, or other aquatic species require consistent and accurate feeding. Our unmanned aircraft offer a solution that ensures every part of the farm is fed evenly, reducing labor costs and improving feed efficiency.

Benefits: Reduced labor costs, consistent feeding schedules, and minimal disruption to aquatic ecosystems. In aquatic farms, this leads to improved yield and healthier species with less feed waste.

Data: Precision feeding with unmanned aircraft can reduce feed waste by up to 20%, leading to more efficient use of resources and better health outcomes for both wild and farmed aquatic species.

INVASIVE SPECIES CONTROL

Invasive species can damage ecosystems and disrupt waterways, but Luumar’s unmanned aircraft offer a comprehensive solution. We use advanced aerial monitoring to identify invasive plants and animals, applying chemical treatments—both liquid and granular—precisely where needed. For further restoration, we also help reintroduce native species through seeding and repopulation efforts.

By combining early identification with targeted interventions and ecological restoration, Luumar ensures effective control and long-term health for your waterways.

WATER CLEAN UP (OIL AND CHEMICAL SPILL RESPONSE)

Luumar’s unmanned aircraft provide a fast and efficient solution for dispensing materials to assist in the cleanup of oil and chemical spills in aquatic environments. While we do not provide the cleanup treatment itself, our technology ensures that the necessary absorbents or surfactants are applied accurately and quickly over the affected areas, supporting containment and mitigation efforts.

Dispersing Absorbent Materials: Our unmanned aircraft can precisely drop granular absorbents that help contain oil or chemicals, allowing for faster cleanup by other response teams.

Spraying Surfactants: For spills requiring dispersion, we can apply surfactants that assist in breaking down oil on water surfaces, helping to manage the spread until further cleanup operations take place.

Benefits: Quick response time, the ability to reach difficult or hazardous areas, and improved application efficiency, all while minimizing environmental disruption.

Data: Unmanned aircraft can cover affected areas 60% faster than traditional boats, ensuring timely delivery of materials during critical spill events.