Nestled in the heart of the Normandy countryside, the historic Domaine de Coulonge spans over 20 hectares, mixing beautiful nature with impressive old buildings. The perfect, green lawns have always been the most recognizable part of the estate. They are an important, beautiful setting for many weddings, parties, and family events.
But keeping these grounds looking perfect is hard work. Five hectares of high-quality lawn need constant, exact care. The land itself makes it tough, with old trees, steep hills, and uneven ground. As people expected better looks, using old-fashioned mowing became too difficult. This problem—keeping the old look while dealing with modern work—is why the estate started working with FJDynamics.
The Challenge of Heritage Lawn Maintenance
Keeping the five hectares of old lawns neat at Domaine de Coulonge was a big problem for the owner, Benoît Jacob. He explained the main difficulty: "Caring for such large green areas, especially with so many old trees, took too much time. Using old ways to mow meant a lot of effort, and the lawns didn't always look perfectly neat."
The first big issue was the time it took. Mowing these big, complicated areas meant workers had to spend many long hours every single day doing manual work. This constant need took staff away from other important jobs on the estate.
The second problem was that the quality was not always the same. The final look of the lawns changed a lot. Things like who was available to work, bad weather, and how well the old tools worked meant the finished lawn never looked the best it could be every time.
Lastly, the estate felt a growing pressure from costs. People expected the lawns to look perfect, so the money needed for workers and gas kept going up. To keep the estate beautiful and make the work easier for his team, they absolutely needed to find a completely new way to handle the lawn care.
FJD RM21: A New Partner in Turf Care
The team at Domaine de Coulonge found what they needed in the FJDynamics RM21 machine. After using it for several months, the machine has made the work much easier for everyone on the estate. Owner Benoît Jacob explained how it helped: "The RM21 has made our work lighter and given us a sense of calm. The lawns are always ready for people visiting. The constant, good quality is something we couldn't get with our old tools."
The RM21 uses smart path planning to make sure the grass looks neat and the same everywhere on the big lawn. The RTK and LiDAR fusion system lets the mower navigate well even on tricky land. Benoît said this system gives the mower a type of "sight", so it can easily go around every tree perfectly.
The estate also benefits greatly from the RM21's ability to handle multiple zones and fleet management. These features let the mower manage the property's large, broken-up sections very well. Plus, with the phone app control, the team can check on the mower and change its job from far away, making their daily tasks very simple.
For them, the RM21 is now more than just a tool for the estate. As Benoît stated, "It is not just a machine. It is a partner—it never gets tired, it is exact, and you can count on it." It has successfully solved the problem of keeping the estate's old beauty while making sure the lawns look perfect every single day.
Beyond the Mower: FJD's Sustainable Turf Care Solution
The collaboration showed that FJDynamics offers more than a simple machine; it provides a full solution for complex, high-end landscape care. The core professional value starts with tech-driven lawn care. By using RTK and LiDAR fusion for navigation, FJD successfully overcame the issue of lost GPS signals often found on old estates. This ensures that precise maintenance covers the entire property.
FJD is also focused on empowering intelligent management. Features like intelligent path planning, multi-zone management, and remote app control change old manual labor into a smart, planned, and very efficient operation. This gives clients excellent control and dramatically improves how efficiently they run their operations.
A key part of the solution is the commitment to sustainability. Estate owner Benoît Jacob confirmed this vision: "Its fully electric operation, with no noise and zero emissions, perfectly matches our philosophy of a sustainable estate." He added that its strong design works well in all weather, making it a reliable, long-term asset.
For the Domaine de Coulonge, this meant less time spent on planning the mowing and supervising staff. Instead, the team can focus more on the guest experience and careful, long-term care of the property. The RM21 is seen not just as equipment, but as a "long-term investment in heritage preservation."
For any large venue—whether it's a historic estate, a golf course, or a sports field—looking for outstanding grass quality, this approach is both cost-effective and delivers high returns. The FJD solution offers unprecedented control and consistent, sustainable results across challenging terrain.
Technology That Honors Landscape and Legacy
FJDynamics creates technology that respects both the land and the history tied to it. Its goal is to bring smart, sustainable automation to places where precision and care are extremely important. The RM21 is a clear example of this mission.
The machine's quiet, electric operation, reliable performance, and ability to work on its own help estates like Domaine de Coulonge keep their beauty while becoming more efficient. For FJDynamics, innovation is not about getting rid of old ways, but about making them stronger and better for the future.
Starting New Commercial Turfcare Journey with FJD
The RM21’s work at the Domaine de Coulonge shows how smart care can quietly protect the beauty of a historic landscape. Using features like intelligent path planning, multi-zone management, auto-charging, and smart docking, the mower keeps the lawns perfect with a steady, easy rhythm that suits the estate's character.
For properties where old tradition and nature must meet modern standards, the RM21 offers a way toward a better and more sustainable future. FJDynamics will continue to bring responsible, new technology to these important landscapes that hold both history and hope.
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