Tag Archives: Agriculture
From Helping Farmers to Saving Wildlife, Here Are 7 Ways Drones Are Being Used for Good
When you hear the word drone, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Probably the fact that they are used by the U.S. military for missile strikes. And that association is giving drone technology a serious PR problem. Drones … Continue reading
Flying a little higher: Drone use in ag grows
Nick Otto stands in a 160-acre field of fledging corn on a coolish June afternoon. His eyes and experience tell him a lot, but he knows they don’t reveal everything, especially about a field this large. He specifically wants a … Continue reading
New tool enhances drone use
The interest in drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, is not abating. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration reports it has issued more than 29,000 certificates to remote pilots, which shows that this fledgling industry is starting to gain some traction thanks … Continue reading
Smart farming drones – agriculture’s high-flying future
If those in agriculture, you can expect to be in the business of farming drones soon if you aren’t already. All over the world, smart farming drones are taking the industry by storm, helping farmers increase yields while reducing environmental … Continue reading