AeroVironment’s new drone and cloud-based analytics platform squarely targets the commercial sector, but are they targeting the wrong vertical, too late in the game? QuickTake THE FACTS: Earlier this month, the military and tactical unmanned aircraft systems manufacturer AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) proudly unveiled its new QuantixTM drone and a cloud-based analytics … [Read more...] about Can AeroVironment Compete in the Commercial Drone Market?
Precision Agriculture
World Economic Forum Names Precision Hawk a Top Tech Pioneer
The World Economic Forum has named a commercial drone company as one of 2016's Top Technology Pioneers. Precision Hawk, a leading provider of a drone and aerial data analytics platform heavily utilized in precision agriculture, made this year's Top 30 List for their contributions to global food security. The World Economic Forum’s Technology Pioneers "recognizes early-stage … [Read more...] about World Economic Forum Names Precision Hawk a Top Tech Pioneer
DroneDeploy Teams Up with Aglytix and AgriSens: New Precision Ag Tools
DroneDeploy, a leading provider of cloud-based drone software and mapping solutions, announced today that they have partnered with agriculture-focused analytics company Aglytix and ag-tech company AgriSens to provide new tools in time for the growing season. The two new tools, designed to offer actionable insights about plant count and stand establishment, demonstrate the … [Read more...] about DroneDeploy Teams Up with Aglytix and AgriSens: New Precision Ag Tools
Trimble Announces Connected Farm Bundles
(Source: precisionag.com) Trimble announced today that its Connected Farm solution will be available in Free or Standard subscription bundles to suit growers with varying farm management requirements. The Connected Farm entry level bundle is an easy-to-use free entry point for growers to organize and access their precision farming data from any desktop computer or mobile … [Read more...] about Trimble Announces Connected Farm Bundles
University of Louisiana’s Drone Program Gives Bird’s-Eye View of Future
(Source: theadvertiser.com) Sean Chenoweth says the drone technology used in the University of Louisiana at Monroe's Precision Agriculture Research Center places the school at the forefront of the future. "It's a lot of fun and all brand new," Chenoweth, the director of research for the program, said. "It's what the Model T was to the auto industry." Chenoweth and … [Read more...] about University of Louisiana’s Drone Program Gives Bird’s-Eye View of Future
