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How to prep a football field with FJD PaintMaster Pro Line Marking Robot

How to Prepare a Football Field for Game Day

Featuring the FJD PaintMaster™ Pro Line Marking Robot

Preparing your field doesn't need to take a huge crew and hours of labor. Using the FJD PaintMaster™ Pro autonomous line striping robot gets the job done in a fraction of the time while saving costs in labor and paint.

1. Turf & Surface Preparation


  • Mow to proper height (typically 1.5–2.5 inches for natural grass).
  • Clear debris, sticks, litter, and hazards from the field.
  • Repair divots, overseed worn areas, and level uneven surfaces.
  • Check traction and surface hardness to ensure safe footing.
  • Water as needed, avoiding excess moisture close to game time.

2. Field Layout & Marking (Powered by the FJD PaintMaster Pro)


  • Use the FJD PaintMaster™ Pro to quickly map and measure the field using RTK positioning.

  • Autonomously paint all critical field lines:

    • Sidelines, yard lines, end lines, goal lines
    • Hash marks (with spacing customized by rule set: NFHS, NCAA, NFL)
    • Field numbers, arrows, coaching & media boxes
    • Paint custom logos and end zone artwork with app-controlled presets.
  • Enjoy perfectly straight, repeatable lines without strings, guides, or manual alignment.
  • Reduce labor significantly while increasing accuracy and consistency.

3. Paint Quality & Efficiency


  • Load USSC's exclusive RoboPaint in the concentrate or ready-to-spray formulas. RoboPaint is a proprietary turf-safe paint compatible with robotic application.
  • The PaintMaster Pro’s precision system reduces overspray and uses less paint per field.
  • Repaint faded areas or overlays quickly using stored digital field templates.

4. Game Equipment & Field Hardware


  • Inspect and secure goalposts; install protective padding.
  • Place pylons, chains, down markers, netting, benches, and media zone markings.
  • Confirm correct placement of team areas and sideline boundaries—already painted to spec by the robot.

5. Safety & Compliance


  • Confirm field dimensions and markings meet governing rules (NFHS, NCAA, NFL) using stored profiles.
  • Verify sideline clearance for emergency access and staff movement.
  • Inspect the playing surface post-painting for damage or hazards.

6. Final Game-Day Touches


  • Run quick touch-up passes using the PaintMaster Pro if warm-ups shift markings.
  • Clear equipment and debris after prep.
  • Perform final turf checks and spot repairs before kickoff.