Drones in Agriculture

How Drones Are Revitalizing Rural America: Two Videos Showcase Their Impact on Agriculture Drones are transforming agriculture and creating new entrepreneurial opportunities across the United States, particularly in rural areas. A story out of Springfield, Missouri, highlights how drones are not just tools for innovation but catalysts for revitalizing communities. Dakota Crow, the founder of… Read more: These Two Videos Demonstrate Why We Need Drones for Agriculture More than Ever

Congressman Kean Advocates for Federal Funding to Boost WCCC’s Innovative Programs Warren County Community College (WCCC) hopes to receive nearly $980,000 in federal funds to support advanced training in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) for agricultural and food processing industries. Congressman Tom Kean Jr. is advocating for the funding, which will help further develop the… Read more: WarrenUAS Advances Robotics and Precision Agriculture with Federal Funding Support

New Heavy-Lift UAVs Aim to Revolutionize Agricultural and Utility Operations with Extended Flight Times and Unmatched Payload Capacity by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magil A New Hampshire-based company is combining the durability, extended flight time and heavy-lifting capabilities of helicopter technology with the maneuverability and autonomous operation of unmanned aircraft, to introduce the two largest… Read more: Rotor Unveils Airtruck and Sprayhawk: Drones with Helicopter DNA

A new initiative focuses on drone technology to improve pollination in UK strawberry crops, enhancing food security. A project titled “Precision Pollination for Higher Strawberry Productivity and Quality” is exploring how drones can help improve strawberry yields and fruit quality in the UK. The initiative brings together expertise from the UK Agri-Tech Centre, Angus Soft… Read more: Precision Pollination Project Aims to Boost Strawberry Yields and Quality

USDA Funds Five-Year Project to Explore Drone Use in Herding and Monitoring The University of Kentucky’s Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment has received a $910,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to advance the use of drone technology in livestock management. The five-year project, titled “Precision Livestock Management: Cattle Monitoring and… Read more: University of Kentucky Secures Grant to Develop Drone Technology for Cattle Management

Learn Remote Sensing and Data-Driven Farming Techniques to Optimize Crop Health, Irrigation, and Yield with UAV Technology from the University of Twente by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab Florian Ellsäßer, an assistant professor in the Department of Natural Resources ITC – Faculty of Geoinformation Science and Earth Observation, at the University of Twente in… Read more: Unlocking the Power of Drones: Free Online Course on UAVs in Precision Agriculture

Congress Members Send Letter to USDA and CISA: DJI Responds to Growing National Security Concerns In a recent letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), 12 members of Congress expressed concerns about the use of Chinese-manufactured drones in U.S. agriculture. The letter highlights the potential risks… Read more: Concerns Over Chinese Agricultural Drones Spark Debate

Indian Drone Leader Targets Agricultural Sector and Strategic Partnerships Garuda Aerospace, India’s leading drone technology company, has announced its expansion into Sri Lanka, marking a significant step in its global growth strategy. The company aims to leverage its advanced drone technology to enhance farming practices in Sri Lanka while exploring opportunities in homeland security and… Read more: Garuda Aerospace Expands Global Presence: Launches Operations in Sri Lanka

Agricultural Spray Distributors Form Grassroots Group to Oppose Proposed Chinese Drone Ban In response to legislative efforts aimed at banning drones manufactured by Chinese companies, a coalition of agricultural spray drone distributors has formed a grassroots industry group. This coalition, comprising Agri Spray Drones, Bestway Ag, Drone Nerds, HSE-UAV, Pegasus Robotics, and Rantizo, aims to… Read more: New Coalition Advocates for Continued Use of Essential Agricultural Spray Drones

Agricultural drone swarms on the Drone Radio Show!  Arthur Erickson, CEO and Founder of Hylio, talks with host Randy Goers about his company, the FAA exemption for agricultural drone swarms and how this will impact the drone industry. Listen below: Drone Radio Show · Swarming Drones Coming To A Farm Near You – Arthur Erickson,… Read more: Agricultural Drone Swarms, on the Drone Radio Show!

In an exciting new development in ecological restoration, researchers from the Monash Warwick Alliance have published a ground-breaking study in the Journal of People and Nature that explores the integration of drones into forest restoration efforts. The study, a collaborative international effort led by researchers Coldrey and Thompson, marks a significant first in understanding stakeholder… Read more: Ground-breaking Study Explores How Drones are Transforming Ecological Restoration

Despite their growing presence, drones complement rather than replace manned aircraft in agriculture due to speed and capacity advantages, says NAAA CEO Andrew Moore. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Despite the growth in the use of drones in agricultural applications, unmanned aerial vehicles likely will not displace the use of manned aircraft in the… Read more: NAAA Says Drones Won’t Replace Airplanes: DRONELIFE Exclusive Interview

Landmark collaboration aims to modernize agricultural practices across 10 lakh acres Thanos Technologies, a leader in agricultural drone technology, has announced a significant collaboration with the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Ltd. (IFFCO). This partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), marks a transformative step in modernizing farming practices across India. Agricultural Drones in India… Read more: Thanos Technologies and IFFCO Partner to Transform Indian Farmland with Drone Technology

Partnership Aims to Enhance Agricultural Efficiency and Sustainability In an effort to advance agricultural practices in India, the Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) has teamed up with Marut Drones for a comprehensive drone spraying initiative across approximately 5 lakh acres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. This strategic partnership will leverage Marut Drones’ advanced drone… Read more: Marut Drones & IFFCO Initiate Large-Scale Drone Spraying in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

Don’t Miss It: Precision Agriculture at Warren County Community College Continuing their innovative programs to integrate advanced technology into farming, Warren County Community College (WCCC) will host a seminar on precision agriculture, specifically focusing on the application of drones to enhance farming practices. Scheduled for March 16, 2024, at the Dr. Joseph Warren Robotics Research… Read more: Warren County Community College to Host Seminar on Drones for Agriculture, Boosting Local Farming Practices

Hylio Sets New Precedent in Agricultural Drones with FAA Approval to Swarm Heavier UAS In a landmark move for the commercial unmanned aerial system (UAS) industry, Hylio has become the first company in the United States to secure Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for swarming UAS that exceed 55 pounds. This approval permits Hylio to… Read more: Hylio Achieves FAA Approval for Swarming Heavy Drones in Agriculture

Radar Drones Transform Soil Moisture Monitoring: Cranfield University Leads Innovation for Flood and Drought Management Cranfield University is spearheading a groundbreaking two-year project aimed at revolutionizing soil moisture monitoring through the fusion of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Synthetic Aperture Radar utilizes radio waves to generate detailed images of the Earth’s… Read more: Revolutionising Flood and Drought Management: Radar Drones Could Redefine Soil Moisture Monitoring

Agricultural drone use allows for more sustainable farming By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Over the past several years, drones have played an increasingly important role in ensuring that farmers can maintain high crop yields in an environmentally sustainable manner, the CEO of agricultural drone company Hylio said in an interview. Beginning with the first… Read more: Revolutionizing Agriculture: How Advanced Drones are Cultivating Sustainable Farming Practices

Massachusetts-based company becomes the first eVTOL manufacturer to commence commercial operations, marking a significant milestone in sustainable farming and eVTOL technology. Guardian Agriculture, a Massachusetts-based company specializing in electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) systems for sustainable farming, announces that they are the first eVTOL manufacturer to commence commercial operations. The company has recently deployed… Read more: Guardian Agriculture Soars into Commercial Operations: A New Era of Sustainable Farming Takes Flight

Could tiny drones be used for crop pollination? Worcester Polytechnic Institute Researcher Developing “RoboBees” to Combat a Declining Population of Pollinator Species by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Walker Robinson Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · WPI – Researcher – Develops – RoboBees – Drones – For – Pollination Images: courtesy Worcester Polytechnic Institute Researcher Nintin… Read more: Could Tiny Drone Swarms Help Pollinate Crops? WPI Researcher Develops RoboBees