from CNBC.com The Federal Aviation Administration next month is expected to issue preliminary guidelines on the commercial use of unmanned aircraft systems or as they are better known, drones. For the most part, drones are currently banned in the U.S., while other countries have more open use policy. And it could take months, even years before the FAA finalizes its … [Read more...] about Drone Gap? US May Have One in Farming, Say Experts
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AgEagle Launches UAV Operating System for Agricultural Applications
On Monday, AgEagle LLC announced the release of a new UAV operations management system specifically developed for professional agronomists and crop consultants. Known as AgEagle RAPID, is a cloud-based automated data transfer network that collects, processes and transmits data directly from a UAV to the agronomist or consultant’s tablet or smartphone. From the press … [Read more...] about AgEagle Launches UAV Operating System for Agricultural Applications
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
What Are The Key Issues For UAV Use in Agriculture?
from deltafarmpress.com Drone use in U.S. agriculture is upon us. But there are still regulations to be passed and questions to be answered before the adoption of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) begins in earnest. “UAVs have been used in Japan since 1990 for specific spot-spraying,” said Kaelin Hanks, Entira representative, at the Southern Cotton Ginners Association … [Read more...] about What Are The Key Issues For UAV Use in Agriculture?
