from IEEE Spectrum Agriculture is (arguably) where drones are going to be the most useful in the near future. Drones have already proven their usefulness to hobbyists and the military, and agriculture is the next huge commercial frontier. And although commercial drone operation is still waiting for official approval, at least in the United States, developers of unmanned … [Read more...] about Yamaha Demos Agricultural Drone, But Humans Can’t Unleash It Yet
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3D Robotics Launches Line of Mapping Drones
Right on the tail of last month's IRIS+ announcement, drone manufacturer 3D Robotics announced on Tuesday two more UAV platforms, both designed for industrial mapping. The Aero-M and X8-M are equipped with a Canon SX260 visible-spectrum camera but the payload system is modular so the drones can be outfitted with a variety of sensors and cameras. But the payload is just a … [Read more...] about 3D Robotics Launches Line of Mapping Drones
The 7 Best Agricultural Drones on the Market Today
Check out the updated version of this post: https://dronelife.com/2015/10/14/7-best-agricultural-drones-market/ It's no secret drones are becoming increasingly popular on America's farms. As demand for drone data rises, so too do the number of companies that can provide it. Despite the FAA's supposed restriction on the use of agricultural drones, the space is attracting more … [Read more...] about The 7 Best Agricultural Drones on the Market Today
RoboFlight is Bringing Drone Technology to Saskatchewan Farms
(Source: Regina Leader Post) As the use of drones becomes more prominent in civilian life and not just the military, one Saskatchewan producer is showing they can also pull their weight on the farm. Brad Hanmer has been testing out the use of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at his farm in Govan this past season. The drone, valued between $12-15,000, is made by a … [Read more...] about RoboFlight is Bringing Drone Technology to Saskatchewan Farms
Drones Take to the Agricultural Skies
(Source: gereports.ca) Today’s drone technology promises a bumper crop of rich data for farmers, ecologists, ranchers and scientists Advances in drone technology are literally soaring, and the agriculture and sustainability sectors are poised to benefit. Shedding their battlefield and pizza delivery reputations, drones are taking off as precise collectors of valuable … [Read more...] about Drones Take to the Agricultural Skies
