This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Researchers at the University of Tokyo say drone imagery, machine learning, and a growth curve model can estimate underground potato yield before harvest. Researchers at the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences and Kubota … [Read more...] about University of Tokyo and Kubota Develop Drone Potato Yield Prediction Method
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Japan Agriculture Drone Market Projected to Reach $357.8M by 2034
This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. A new report from Tokyo-based Market Research Center sizes Japan's agriculture drone market at $104.8 million in 2025 and forecasts a 14.62% CAGR through 2034. Tokyo-based Market Research Center, Inc. has published a new report on the Japan agriculture drone … [Read more...] about Japan Agriculture Drone Market Projected to Reach $357.8M by 2034
Designed to Fly Like a Falcon, RoBird Takes Aim at Crop-Damaging Birds
From Airports to Agriculture: RoBird Finds New Role Protecting Crops Flapping-wing drone technology expands from bird-strike prevention to agricultural crop protection A drone designed to imitate one of nature's most effective predators is finding new applications beyond airport runways. According to a recent report from ABC Rural in Australia, growers in … [Read more...] about Designed to Fly Like a Falcon, RoBird Takes Aim at Crop-Damaging Birds
ePropelled Launches Integrated Power System for Agricultural Drones
New propulsion platform targets growing precision agriculture UAV market As agricultural drone adoption continues to expand worldwide, ePropelled has introduced a new integrated propulsion and power system designed specifically for agricultural UAVs. The company announced the launch on May 13, positioning the platform as a response to growing demand for more efficient and … [Read more...] about ePropelled Launches Integrated Power System for Agricultural Drones
Theft of Agricultural Spray Drones in New Jersey Raises Security Questions-UPDATE
Update, Tuesday April 28, 2026: New Jersey state police have reported that the stolen drones were recovered yesterday from a warehouse in Dover, NJ after a warehouse employee contacted police. Police say that the investigation is ongoing and there is no further information available. Incident highlights long-standing concerns about drone misuse and growing focus on … [Read more...] about Theft of Agricultural Spray Drones in New Jersey Raises Security Questions-UPDATE
