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Tag: unmanned aerial vehicles
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 […]
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 […]
Is Unmanned Aerial Weed Control Ready for Takeoff? Sep 18, 2019
Scientists with the Weed Science Society of America say unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) may soon revolutionize weed management. And it’s easy to see why.
Texas A&M Researchers Crank Up the Drones Jul 6, 2017
The maiden voyage of the first unmanned aerial system or drone by Texas A&M AgriLife Research in Amarillo was flown over wheat plots just before their harvest in the final […]
California: 2 Drone Workshops, Kearney, April 13-14 Apr 7, 2017
UC ANR Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center (KARE) will be the location for two related drone workshops. The goals of these workshops are to provide an overview of unmanned […]
Louisiana: Ag Drone Workshop, Alexandria, March 16 Jan 31, 2017
An LSU AgCenter workshop on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, in agriculture will be held March 16 at the State Evacuation Shelter on U.S. Highway 71 south […]
Texas: Stiles Farm Field Day Features Drone Technology Jun 28, 2016
The future of drone technology and its potential uses in Central Texas Blacklands farming operations were featured at the Stiles Farm Field Day held recently in Thrall. The field day, […]
Farming with Drones: FFA Issues Regulations – DTN Jun 23, 2016
The fog has cleared and farmers are ready to fly. The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday issued some long awaited regulations for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). Also called Unmanned Aerial […]
Air Tractor Enters Drone Business, Acquires Hangar 78 UAV May 25, 2016
Air Tractor, a major manufacturer of ag aircraft, has moved into unmanned aerial systems by acquiring Hangar 78 UAV and its flagship aircraft, the Yield Defender. The move into an […]
Nebraska: Drones in Ag Symposium, Lincoln, Jan. 29 Jan 18, 2016
Drones are quickly becoming more and more commonplace as individuals and businesses find new ways to use them. Significantly cheaper than the traditional manned airplane or helicopter approaches to obtaining […]
