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FAA to Require Small UAV Registration

As the agency nears more detailed rules, the push to register units is on, however the first round is for hobby use only.

December 14, 2015 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics, Industry News

As the agency nears more detailed rules, the push to register units is on, however the first round is for hobby use only.

AgEagle Partners with Northland Capital to Offer First UAV Financing Plans

November 4, 2015 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics

The partnership will provide value to AgEagle dealers, clients and the industry. Precision growers will be able to utilize their equipment more efficiently, manage cash flow, reduce input cost, increase crop yields and minimize environmental impact.

U.S. to Require Registration of All UAVs

October 19, 2015 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics, Industry News

Source: Forbes

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx announced that all unmanned aircraft would be required to be registered with the government just as manned aircraft are today.

Rising Importance of UAV Education Amid More FAA Application Approvals

August 25, 2015 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics, Industry News

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has now approved over 1,000 commercial drone permits, up from just twelve at the start of 2015.

Iowa State University Field Day to Cover Using UAVs in Ag

August 11, 2015 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics

The agricultural use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, or UAVs, will be the subject of an Aug. 27 field day at the Iowa State University Agricultural Engineering and Agronomy Research Farms.

National Agricultural Aviation Association Launches UAV Safety Campaign

August 3, 2015 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics

The National Agricultural Aviation Association has launched a UAV safety campaign to raise awareness and prevent accidents between UAV operators and low-altitude manned aircraft.

Volcani Center in Israel Acquires Two Sniper UAVs for Precision Farming Research

July 9, 2015 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics

Agriculture is taking a lead in the implementation of UAVs where the main purpose is to seek both economic and environmental optimization.

PrecisionHawk Launches Data Analysis App Store for Unmanned Vehicle Industry

June 3, 2015 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics

Using sophisticated algorithms, drone operators no longer need a background in geographic information system (GIS) or remote sensing to interpret their aerial data, instead, the marketplace provides an action-based report to improve management of assets.

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.

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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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