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Change to FAA Regulation Allows 1 Operator to Fly 3 Sprayer Drones

FFA regulation exemption for U.S.-based drone maker allows 1 person to operate 3 drones in a swarm, a 3-fold increase in productivity

By Dan Crummett posted on March 28, 2024 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

The FAA recently granted Texas-based drone manufacturer Hylio a regulatory exemption that allows 1 operator to simultaneously pilot 3 heavy-lift drones instead of requiring an operator and observer per 1 drone over 55 pounds.

Opportunities and Challenges of Drones for Spraying Pesticides

By Erdal Ozkan posted on April 10, 2023 | Posted in Equipment, Crop Protection

Traditionally, aerial spraying of pesticides has been done using conventional fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters with a pilot onboard.

[Video] Guardian Agriculture's Autonomous Electric Drone Sprayer

September 19, 2022 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture

Introducing the new Guardian SC1, an autonomous, unmanned aerial sprayer from Guardian Agriculture. This all electric machine can carry a 50 gallon payload while covering approximately 40 acres in a day, with minimal downtime due to its battery power. Employing a Swiss army knife approach to drone application, the SC1 can spray a variety of crop types across seasons without being limited like other ground based sprayers.

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Putting Precision Practices to Work in Strip-Till

In this FREE eGuide, Strip-Till Farmer deeply analyzes the bushel-boosting advantages of weaving precision technology into your day to day strip-tilling.

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In this FREE eGuide, Strip-Till Farmer deeply analyzes the bushel-boosting advantages of weaving precision technology into your day to day strip-tilling.

AeroVironment Debuts New Hybrid UAV Platform

March 3, 2017 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

Matt Strein with AeroVironment discusses the new Quantix unmanned aerial vehicle solution. The hybrid aircraft combines features of a quadcopter and fixed-wing models. A vertical launch and transition to horizontal flight allows for 400 acres of coverage and up to 45 minutes of flight time.

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Taking Flight with UAVs: Practical Applications & Uncertainties

North Dakota State University researcher John Nowatzki to discuss the practical payback and future potential of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in ag at the 2016 National Strip-Tillage Conference.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on April 18, 2016

Interest and use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in agriculture continues to increase, but questions remain about whether the technology is a practical tool or simply a toy?

Measuring the Practical Payback from Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

November 10, 2015 | Posted in Equipment

During the last year, Grand Marsh, Wis., strip-tillers Eric and Megan Wallendal have researched and experimented with use of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle system, primarily to track and treat in-season nutrient deficiencies.

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Did Strip-Till Solve My Nutrient Stratification Problems?

Independent on-farm researcher Marion Calmer checks in from Alpha, Ill., with a preview of his 2024 National Strip-Tillage Conference presentation, “Did Strip-Till Solve My Nutrient Stratification Problems?” Over the last 5 years, Calmer has been examining fertility levels vertically in his soil profile. This inch-by-inch examination uncovered a serious nutrient stratification problem on his farm that was costing him up to $135,000 annually. The No-Till Legend switched back to strip-till in 2023 for the first time since 1995 in an effort to solve his nutrient stratification problems.

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