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DJI Launches Smart, Crop-Spraying UAV

The DJI Agras MG-1 is dustproof, water-resistant and made of anti-corrosive materials. It can be rinsed clean and folded up for transport and storage after use.

December 4, 2015 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics

The DJI Agras MG-1 is dustproof, water-resistant and made of anti-corrosive materials. It can be rinsed clean and folded up for transport and storage after use.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

November 6, 2015

Precision Perspective

The Evolution & Integration of UAVs as Practical Tools

By John Nowatzki posted on November 6, 2015 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics

All the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) used in the U.S. to date are small. While there are many uses for these aircraft in crop and livestock production, larger UAS will also be utilized in agriculture.

Ag UAV Parts Manufacturer Sentera Launched

November 2, 2015 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics

The 20-employee company just raised $5 million in expansion capital from a private investor.

Planehook Aviation Online UAV Safety Course Accredited by FAA

October 26, 2015 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics

Planehook Aviation Services, an aviation safety consulting firm, has announced that its online UAV flying safety training course, published on e-learning platform Opango, has been granted WINGS Program credit by the U.S.

SteadiDrone Integrates Propeller's Advanced Aerial Data Processing Service into sUAS

September 29, 2015 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics

SteadiDrone’s Aerial Data Service automatically processes photos from their range of ready to fly drone platforms into mapping, modeling and inspection data. The cloud based data can be accessed online and can also be integrated with existing business workflows and systems.

Southern States Co-Op Reveals Its UAV Strategy

September 21, 2015 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics

The farm-supply cooperative has been offering growers aerial and satellite imagery for a number of years, and is now testing UAS technology to see how it can help their customers.

Agribotix Software Picked for AGCO's Solo UAV

September 18, 2015 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics

AGCO's UAS package enables users to scout and record aerial field data on up to 60 acres in a single flight. Agricultural imaging cameras capture RGB and near-infrared images.

Stampede Announces New Drone Video Systems

September 9, 2015 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics, Industry News

Stampede’s new Drone Video System (DVS) category provides customized drones that assist farmers in collecting data and sharing it to anyone in the world in real time.

Trimble Launches Multirotor Unmanned Aircraft System

August 27, 2015 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics

The Trimble ZX5 complements Trimble's UAS portfolio with the ability to reach smaller, remote environments faster, while providing accurate mapping data for improved productivity in the field and back office.

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[Technology Corner] What are the Top 5 Applications in Autonomy Right Now?

There was plenty of technology on display at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis., a few weeks ago. Farm Equipment editor Mike Lessiter caught up with Monarch Tractor’s John Issacson and got his take on the top 5 applications in autonomy right now.

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