Researchers at Kansas State University hope drones can work their aerial magic to yield a better wheat harvest and are betting almost $1 million they can. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded $975,000 to the school’s Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service to design a program which will allow agricultural scientists to dig deeper … [Read more...] about Kansas State Drones May Boost Wheat Yields
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FLIR DUO Offers Both Thermal and Visible Light Imaging in a GoPro Sized Camera
FLIR today announced the release of the FLIR Duo and the FLIR Duo R, the world’s first dual sensor thermal and visible light imagers (2Mp stills) designed for use on personal drones. The Duos conform to the same size and shape as the GoPro Hero, offering of the same features such as on-board recording and real-time remote control of camera functions. The FLIR Duo is the … [Read more...] about FLIR DUO Offers Both Thermal and Visible Light Imaging in a GoPro Sized Camera
AeroVironment Drone May Save California Almonds
Maintaining optimal water quality can drive the almond industry a little nuts (sorry). However, a California-based drone company is teaming up with an academic research team to give growers a powerful new tool for a healthier harvest. Military and commercial drone provider AeroVironment recently launched a year-long study with Fresno State University’s College of … [Read more...] about AeroVironment Drone May Save California Almonds
Rain Resistant Drones Bring Power to Indonesia
Sponsored by MMC - While industrial drones for energy applications need flight endurance, reliability and a host of other features, Indonesia and many other Southeast Asian countries have another requirement: rain resistance. In many ways, drones are the perfect tool for power line stringing and inspection in Indonesia. It’s unique terrain – with over 18,000 counted … [Read more...] about Rain Resistant Drones Bring Power to Indonesia
Commercial Drone Fund Invests in Raptor Maps, a Drone-Enabled Platform for Agriculture Yield Management
The Commercial Drone Fund, a venture capital fund launched by Airware focused on investing in promising commercial drone businesses around the world, announced it has invested in Raptor Maps, a Cambridge-based company developing a drone-enabled technology platform for the agriculture sector. Integrating drones, tractor-mounted sensors and software, Raptor Maps has developed … [Read more...] about Commercial Drone Fund Invests in Raptor Maps, a Drone-Enabled Platform for Agriculture Yield Management
