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Design and optimization of a drone sowing device based on discrete element method
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Xiaodong BIAN1, 2, Chengsai FAN3, 4, Changqing CHEN1, 2, Hongfeng YU3, 4, Tao ZHENG1, 2
Journal of Intelligent Agricultural Mechanization | 2026, 7(1) : 136 - 144
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Design and optimization of a drone sowing device based on discrete element method
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Xiaodong BIAN1, 2, Chengsai FAN3, 4, Changqing CHEN1, 2, Hongfeng YU3, 4, Tao ZHENG1, 2
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  • 1.Jinhua Agricultural Science Research Institute, Jinhua 321017, China
  • 2.Jinhua Key Laboratory of Applied Agricultural Machinery in Hilly and Mountainous Areas, Jinhua 321017, China
  • 3.Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
  • 4.Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Intelligent Agricultural Equipment, Nanjing 210095, China
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Published: 2026-02-15 doi: 10.12398/j.issn.2096-7217.2026.01.014
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In response to the practical issues faced in hilly areas, such as limited per capita arable land, scattered plots, rugged terrain, low efficiency of large agricultural machinery, and the occasional inconvenience of using small machinery, this paper designs a sowing device that combines a groove wheel and a sowing disk based on drone technology. The paper presents the design concept and optimization simulation plan for the combined sowing device, using rice seeds as the research subject. A discrete element method (DEM) is employed to model the rice seeds using basic unit particles. The sowing process of the device is simulated using DEM software EDEM, primarily analyzing the sowing disk structure. It is found that the angle of the sowing disk and its rotational speed significantly affect the distribution of rice seeds on the disk, while the number of blades significantly impacts the distribution of rice seeds in the air. To achieve uniform sowing, the study uses DEM to design an orthogonal experiment with three factors at three levels, focusing on the rotational speed of the sowing disk, the angle of the blades, and the number of blades. The simulation results indicate that the optimal seeding disc rotation speed of 850 r/min, deflection angle of 50° , and number of blades of 5 resulted in a uniformity coefficient of variation of 12.99%. Verification tests were conducted in three sets focusing on flight altitude, sowing amount, and flight speed. The results show that the maximum coefficient of variation for actual distribution is 24.25%, while the minimum is 15.42%. The average coefficients of variation for rice distribution corresponding to flight altitude, sowing amount, and flight speed are 17.83%, 20.90%, and 18.55%, respectively, which generally meet the agronomic requirements for rice aerial seeding. Through the research and analysis of the structural parameters, discrete element simulation, and field tests of the groove wheel and sowing disk combination, the paper identifies the optimal parameters for the operational performance of the sowing device. These parameters lay the groundwork for research on aerial seeding and its practical application in hilly areas.

hilly and mountainous area  /  drone  /  rice  /  sowing  /  sheave  /  discrete element simulation
边晓东, 樊成赛, 陈长卿, 余洪锋, 郑涛. 基于离散元的无人机撒播装置设计与优化. 智能化农业装备学报(中英文), 2026 , 7 (1) : 136 -144 . DOI: 10.12398/j.issn.2096-7217.2026.01.014
Xiaodong BIAN, Chengsai FAN, Changqing CHEN, Hongfeng YU, Tao ZHENG. Design and optimization of a drone sowing device based on discrete element method[J]. Journal of Intelligent Agricultural Mechanization, 2026 , 7 (1) : 136 -144 . DOI: 10.12398/j.issn.2096-7217.2026.01.014
  • Key Agricultural Science and Technology Projects in Jinhua City(2020-2-031)
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doi: 10.12398/j.issn.2096-7217.2026.01.014
  • Receive Date:2024-10-24
  • Online Date:2026-11-03
  • Published:2026-02-15
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  • Received:2024-10-24
  • Revised:2024-12-31
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Key Agricultural Science and Technology Projects in Jinhua City(2020-2-031)
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    1.Jinhua Agricultural Science Research Institute, Jinhua 321017, China
    2.Jinhua Key Laboratory of Applied Agricultural Machinery in Hilly and Mountainous Areas, Jinhua 321017, China
    3.Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
    4.Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Intelligent Agricultural Equipment, Nanjing 210095, China

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