(Source: JS Online) Operating a small aerial drone over hundreds of acres of corn, Zach Fiene can receive detailed pictures of the crop on his iPad. From the images, or a live video, he can see exactly what parts of a field are struggling with plant disease, insects or a lack of water. In a matter of minutes, he can gather as much information as someone could get in … [Read more...] about Drones Set to Take Off Over Farm Fields
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FAA Clears Drone Fleet Using Raleigh Technology for Takeoff
(Source: Biz Journals) A drone services company already seen flying over North Carolina corn fields for research projects has received permission from the Federal Aviation Administration to fly more than 300 types of unmanned aerial systems commercially. The decision means Washington, D.C.-based Measure can fly more types of drones than any other company in the country. … [Read more...] about FAA Clears Drone Fleet Using Raleigh Technology for Takeoff
Trimble Announces Connected Farm Bundles
(Source: precisionag.com) Trimble announced today that its Connected Farm solution will be available in Free or Standard subscription bundles to suit growers with varying farm management requirements. The Connected Farm entry level bundle is an easy-to-use free entry point for growers to organize and access their precision farming data from any desktop computer or mobile … [Read more...] about Trimble Announces Connected Farm Bundles
Drones for Good: 5 Applications for Drones That Are Changing the World
(Source: cbronline.com) In the future drones will have many different applications, both in the consumer space and the industrial sector. CBR lists five ways drones will transform the industrial and consumer space. 1. Oil & Gas Today, when an oil and gas company needs to carry out an inspection to its oilrig, they have to put in place a huge structure of … [Read more...] about Drones for Good: 5 Applications for Drones That Are Changing the World
AGCO Uses 3DR Solo for New Field Mapping Drone
(Source: agconews.com) AGCO Corporation, a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, announces the arrival of the SOLO™ AGCO EDITION Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). Utilizing intuitive mission planning and cloud-based, high-resolution mapping software, the UAV is easy to use and can increase farmers’ efficiency. With the SOLO AGCO EDITION, farmers … [Read more...] about AGCO Uses 3DR Solo for New Field Mapping Drone
