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
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American Drone Network and BRANDT Partner to Advance Agricultural Drone Spraying
Collaboration focuses on improving application efficiency, product performance, and pilot training American Drone Network (ADN) has announced a new partnership with BRANDT to support agricultural drone operations. The agreement focuses on improving how crop inputs perform when applied by drones. It also aims to help pilots work more efficiently in the field. The companies … [Read more...] about American Drone Network and BRANDT Partner to Advance Agricultural Drone Spraying
Company Launches Drone Manufacturing Plant in Cajun Country
By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Creating an ecosystem to support a flourishing drone manufacturing base to meet the future needs of U.S. industrial customers is going to take several years and involve a partnership between AUV producers and the federal government. A Houston-based producer of agricultural spray drones is doing its part to facilitate that … [Read more...] about Company Launches Drone Manufacturing Plant in Cajun Country
John Deere Acquires Sentera to Expand Aerial Scouting Capabilities
Acquisition Aims to Boost Data-Driven Decision Making for Farmers Through Drone Imagery and Integrated Platforms John Deere has announced the acquisition of Sentera, a Minnesota-based provider of remote imagery solutions for agriculture. The move is set to enhance John Deere’s precision agriculture tools by integrating high-resolution drone imagery into its existing digital … [Read more...] about John Deere Acquires Sentera to Expand Aerial Scouting Capabilities
Agricultural Drones Take Flight: DJI Report Reveals Rapid Industry Growth Despite Persistent Challenges
The global agricultural drone industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with adoption rates soaring as regulatory frameworks mature and technology advances. According to DJI Agriculture's fourth annual Agricultural Drone Industry Insight Report, unveiled at Brazil's Agrishow 2025, agricultural drones have become essential farm equipment worldwide, transforming traditional … [Read more...] about Agricultural Drones Take Flight: DJI Report Reveals Rapid Industry Growth Despite Persistent Challenges
