(Source: Washington Times) A college professor who studies insects said Wednesday that unmanned aircraft can help grow better crops and produce more food, but it’s going to take more cooperation among researchers to pull it off. Kansas State entomology professor Brian McCornack said the use of drones in agriculture will be an important application because the world’s … [Read more...] about Insect Researcher: Drones Will Help Feed Growing Population
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Research Drones Lead to Discoveries at Medieval Irish Sites
Drones have attracted significant attention over the past few years and their application in numerous industries is being discovered. However, drones have found noticeable favor among archeologists due to their ability to capture aerial photography from otherwise challenging angles in a very cost-effective manner. According to the Saint Louis University history professor … [Read more...] about Research Drones Lead to Discoveries at Medieval Irish Sites
Weather Forecasting Drone to Be Developed by Oklahoma State University Researchers
The Oklahoma State University and three other universities in partnership have been provided $6 million by the National Science Foundation to develop a drone which can help enhance weather forecasting by evaluating and studying atmospheric physics. The research will be conducted over a period of four years. The aim of the research is to develop an affordable unmanned aircraft … [Read more...] about Weather Forecasting Drone to Be Developed by Oklahoma State University Researchers
In Class or on the Field, Drones Help Nebraska’s Curious Minds Soar
(Source: omaha.com) More than footballs were flying at a recent Westside Warriors practice. Jeff Ingraham pushed a lever on a radio controller, and a white DJI Phantom drone whined and lifted off the running track. A few more pushes and pulls, and the drone sailed to a spot high above the turf, hovering still as a rock, its high-definition camera recording the action … [Read more...] about In Class or on the Field, Drones Help Nebraska’s Curious Minds Soar
3D Robotics Brings Drones to School With 3DU Sponsorship Program
On Tuesday, 3D Robotics, one of the drone industry's largest players, announced a new initiative to bring consumer drones into classrooms across the country. Dubbed 3DU, the new program will make hardware discounts and sponsorship and support deals available to schools from K-12 to postgraduate levels. “In the past, drone research and education was limited to aerospace or … [Read more...] about 3D Robotics Brings Drones to School With 3DU Sponsorship Program
