Tag: drones
How to Know if Drone Application Will Work for You Aug 30, 2023
Using drones for crop protection application is an exciting new technology for growers and ag retailers alike, but it’s not a blanket solution for every field or farmer. Here are […]
Inaugural Integrative Precision Agriculture Conference Aims To Address Industry Needs May 26, 2023
Spray drones with pinpoint accuracy, produce-picking robots, autonomous systems to monitor broiler chicken health, and artificial intelligence to predict yield before the buds have faded from the trees — these […]
FAA Approves Use Of Guardian Agriculture’s Drone For Aerial Spraying May 1, 2023
WOBURN, Mass. — Guardian Agriculture, the leading developer of Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) systems for commercial-scale sustainable farming, today announced that it has received approval from the U.S. […]
6 Steps To Keep Ag Aviation Operators and Drones Safe Apr 26, 2023
Low-altitude manned ag aircrafts can fly as low as 10’ off the ground while making applications. This means they share air space with drones, which are not allowed to fly […]
Drones in Agriculture Research Propels Multistate Award Nov 24, 2022
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Unmanned aircraft flying over farms, forests and plant nurseries are not such an unusual sight these days. A lot of research has gone into making the drones […]
University of Georgia Investigates Potential of Spray Drones in Agriculture Oct 11, 2022
It’s a familiar sight for many — a ground sprayer slowly making rounds in a field, applying pesticides to row crops to give producers the best chance of protecting crops […]
Texas Corn: Drone Data Provides Early Identification of Southern Rust Jun 2, 2022
Texas A&M AgriLife researchers discovered they can predict corn southern rust epidemic outbreaks by utilizing unmanned aerial systems, UAS, or drones, early enough to help prevent economic damage for growers. […]
Autonomous Ag Drones Work Together – DTN Aug 5, 2021
A heavy downpour would be a disaster for most field days. But, the muddy mess was the perfect opportunity for Michael Ott, CEO of Rantizo, to show off how a […]
Soybeans: Drones, AI Detect Maturity with High Accuracy Dec 7, 2020
Walking rows of soybeans in the mid-summer heat is an exhausting but essential chore in breeding new cultivars. Researchers brave the heat daily during crucial parts of the growing season […]
Corn, Wheat: AgriLife Research Expected to Improve Predictions on Plant Growth Sep 18, 2020
With the help of a new $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Texas A&M AgriLife researchers will collaborate to elevate phenotyping for plant […]