wind.•The model produces a low generalization error for predicted distribution density.•The
model is amenable for design of UAV flight controller that compensates for wind.•The model
allows optimized autonomous targeting for UAV delivery of natural enemies.Multirotor
unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, are increasingly being used to spray liquid
pesticides to control emerging pest infestations in field crops. In recent years, UAVs have …