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AGCO Introduces the SOLO UAV Line

August 4, 2015 | Posted in Product Innovations, Autonomy & Robotics

Unlike many other specialized UAV's, the SOLO AGCO EDITION provides operators with hardware, software, service and support all in one package.

What Farmers Want From You

Fine-Tuning Precision Agriculture Practices

By Clair Urbain posted on July 22, 2015 | Posted in Service & Support

Aaron Sheller is a seventh generation family farmer in Noblesville, Ind., and his adoption curve of precision farming practices has been steep and fast. He's also co-owner of Precision Drone, a company that's developing crop-scouting unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and information systems that interface with farm management programs.

FAA Plans to Finalize Commercial Drone Rules Within a Year

June 18, 2015 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics

The FAA may not be dragging its heels on commercial drone regulations after all. At a congressional hearing on Wednesday, senior FAA official Michael Whitaker said "the rule will be in place within a year."

Flypro Announces Auto-Follow First-Person Video Drone

June 2, 2015 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics

The company claims that the PX400 is the world’s first auto-follow and first-person video drone, capable of intelligent autonomous flight while simultaneously shooting stable, high-quality videos.

NCGA Pens Letter to Federal Agencies Regarding UAVs

April 28, 2015 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics, Industry News

The NCGA notes that unmanned aerial systems have widespread potential applications for farmers, and will ultimately reduce costs, improve efficiency, and make farming operations more sustainable.

Topcon Receives Exemption to Operate UAVs

April 28, 2015 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics, Industry News

The exemption allows for operation of Topcon's unmanned aerial system (UAS) in the United States and covers the operation of the Sirius Basic and Sirius Pro for aerial data collection.

Lehmann Aviation Unveils LA300 UAV System

April 17, 2015 | Posted in Product Innovations, Autonomy & Robotics

Lehmann Aviation announced the launch of the LA300 drone with MicaSense RedEdge multispectral camera.

Precision Drone to Commercialize Ag UAVs

April 10, 2015 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics, Industry News

Precision Drone LLC announces that it will offer scouting services to growers and businesses for hire.

Kansas Ag Developer Emphasizes Value of UAVs

March 11, 2015 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics

Kansas continues to push the commercial evolution of unmanned aerial systems through state-based institutional research, federally-approved flight testing and now help from the state’s Department of Transportation and Department of Agriculture.

UAV Company Event 38 Partners with Cedar Valley Innovation

March 6, 2015 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics

Event 38, a manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) for industrial use around the world, announced a key research agreement with Cedar Valley Innovation, a leading Iowa agriculture research organization.

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Verdant Robotics showed off its new Sharpshooter at the FIRA Conference a few weeks ago. Dubbed the only robotic precision application system that aims before it shoots, Sharpshooter uses Bullseye Aim & Apply Technology.

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