FCC proposal aimed at foreign "military-grade" drones could also affect agricultural spray platforms, highlighting emerging policy questions. When the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced on July 21 that it was seeking public comment on whether to prohibit the importation and sale of additional categories of foreign-produced "military-grade" drones, most attention … [Read more...] about Military or Farm Tool? FCC’s Proposed Drone Categories Blur the Line
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Powerus Expands U.S.-Made Heavy-Lift Drones Into Agriculture
Powerus deals point to growth in U.S., international markets By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A Florida-based company that manufactures heavy-lift drones for defense and commercial applications has launched a new agriculture division to market its products in the United State and overseas. Powerus said the new business unit will be operated under the umbrella of its … [Read more...] about Powerus Expands U.S.-Made Heavy-Lift Drones Into Agriculture
University of Tokyo and Kubota Develop Drone Potato Yield Prediction Method
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
Vantis BVLOS System Adds New Partner, FAA Waiver Across 5,000 Square Miles
A new FAA aircraft-agnostic waiver lets Frontier Precision fly any NDAA-compliant drone under 55 pounds across more than 5,000 square miles of Vantis-managed airspace. Vantis, North Dakota's beyond-visual-line-of-sight system, has onboarded Frontier Precision as its second champion operator. Frontier Precision secured a new FAA waiver that expands BVLOS operations through the … [Read more...] about Vantis BVLOS System Adds New Partner, FAA Waiver Across 5,000 Square Miles
EagleNXT Multispectral Sensors Now Compatible with IFT American-Made Drones
AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (also known as EagleNXT) announced today that its multispectral imaging sensors are now compatible with the Inspired Flight Technologies (IFT) IF800 Tomcat and IF1200 UAS drones through IFT's new Smart Dovetail Kit. This integration represents a significant advancement in payload compatibility for professional drone operations. The Smart Dovetail … [Read more...] about EagleNXT Multispectral Sensors Now Compatible with IFT American-Made Drones
