Drone industry leader AeroVironment received an extravagant gift in the ol' corporate stocking this year – national media exposure. CEO Wahid Nawabi appeared on CNBC's Mad Money last week to tout the wonders of Quantix, a $16,000 hybrid aircraft designed for use by farmers and other agricultural pros. Nawabi shared with host Jim Cramer: "What we've done is we've taken … [Read more...] about AeroVironment Talks Up Agriculture Drone on CNBC’s Mad Money
Agriculture Drones
Parrot Expands Enterprise Solutions with Ag and Thermal Imaging Drones
Parrot, the UAV technology firm, has announced two new drones that broaden its enterprise offerings. The new UAVs, the Parrot Bluegrass and the Parrot Bebop-Pro Thermal, are aimed at the commercial agriculture, construction and public safety markets. It's a strong signal from a firm that is clearly looking to stay competitive with DJI by offering a full suite of drone … [Read more...] about Parrot Expands Enterprise Solutions with Ag and Thermal Imaging Drones
French Drone Project Boosts Africa’s Crop Yields
A French drone company is teaming up with a major European inspection service to improve agricultural yields in West Africa. Delta Drone and Bureau Veritas Afrique announced plans last week to consolidate Bureau Vertitas’ soil analysis data with aerial data harvested by Delta drones to optimize precision farming for poverty-stricken areas in Côte d’Ivoire and nearby … [Read more...] about French Drone Project Boosts Africa’s Crop Yields
PrecisionHawk’s Michael Chasen: Drones Will Revolutionize Every Industry They Touch
PrecisionHawk's CEO Michael Chasen isn't afraid to make big statements - or to take big actions. In his keynote address to last week's InterDrone conference, Chasen said that drones were a transformative technology, and PrecisionHawk was ready for the transformation. Chasen framed his discussion in terms of iPhones and Roombas (the robotic vacuum cleaner.) "What I … [Read more...] about PrecisionHawk’s Michael Chasen: Drones Will Revolutionize Every Industry They Touch
Sentera Provides Crop Insights with New AgVault Features
Sentera, a designer and manufacturer of remote-sensing technologies for precision agriculture, has announced new features for the NDVI Toolbox in Sentera AgVault Desktop. These tools offer agriculture professionals improved field insights for use on and off the field. New capabilities include zone management, a basic prescription-writing tool, and dynamic orthomosaic … [Read more...] about Sentera Provides Crop Insights with New AgVault Features
