Auburn University has announced that its precision agriculture researchers are using unmanned aerial systems to monitor crop health over large acreages, utilizing the aircraft to develop a method that lets farmers quickly address potential trouble spots.

Agribotix will use Hawkins' nationwide dealer network to sell and offer service for a turnkey package combining Agribotix's FarmLens cloud-based data platform with the Enduro quad copter.

HoneyComb Corp. has announced that Papé Machinery will begin selling its system in the Pacific Northwest.

The calculator, developed by Measure, an operator of drones, helps farmers assess the value of using drones in their operations.

Federal regulators are looking for ways to ensure that drones operating beyond sight — such as delivery drones — stay away from manned aircraft.

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. They share their lessons learned and return on investment with the system.

Nathan Stein with SenseFly presents the eBee "Drone to Tractor" system at Agritechnica 2015.

The first result from DJI and FLIR's collaboration will be the release of the Zenmuse XT – a powerful aerial thermal-imaging camera.