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3D Robotics Announces Open Source Drone App Development Platform

April 1, 2015 | Posted in Product Innovations, Autonomy & Robotics

Downloadable for free from 3DR, DroneKit packages years of 3DR’s research and development into a single robust and extensible platform which developers can use to create web-based drone apps or even apps onboard the drones themselves.

Rapid Imaging Software Introduces Drone Obstacle Management System

March 31, 2015 | Posted in Product Innovations, Autonomy & Robotics

New technology for unmanned aerial vehicles delivers obstacle survey and detection technology plus powerful data management tools for a complete obstacle management system.

Sprayer UAV Suited to Awkward Terrain

March 30, 2015 | Posted in Product Innovations, Autonomy & Robotics

The possibility of using unmanned aerial vehicles for pesticide spraying is more than just hype, according to an agricultural engineering expert.

FAA Streamlines UAS Authorizations

March 26, 2015 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics

The Federal Aviation Administration has established an interim policy to speed up airspace authorizations for certain commercial unmanned aircraft (UAS) operators who obtain Section 333 exemptions.

Texas A&M to Begin Testing UAVs for Use in Precision Ag

March 19, 2015 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics

According to the researchers, the idea is to develop advanced remote sensing technology for the precision management of natural resources.

Oregon Could be Primed for Ag Drone Revolution

March 10, 2015 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics

Some industry leaders think Oregon is the perfect spot for a drone revolution.

Farmers Disappointed by Proposed UAV Restrictions

February 18, 2015 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics

U.S. farmers hoping to use drones to locate lost livestock or monitor trouble spots in their fields were disappointed by what they say are overly restrictive commercial drone rules proposed Feb. 15 by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Clark State Sees Drones as 'Real Opportunity' for Ag Industry

January 26, 2015 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics

Source: Michael D. Pitman, Dayton Daily News

When Clark State Community College President Jo Alice Blondin first came to Ohio nearly two years ago, she knew using drones with its agriculture program "was a real opportunity."

Agribotix Launches First On-Demand Data Processing Platform for Agricultural Drones

January 19, 2015 | Posted in Data Management

Imagine being a farmer in the 21st century: Crop prices are highly variable, the climate is changing and global population growth demands higher yields from fewer cultivated acres.

FAA Issues Drone Warning Video as Thousands are Set to Receive Unmanned Aircraft as Gifts

December 26, 2014 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics

Source: Mark Hanrahan, International Business Times

The FAA is concerned that the thousands of Americans who find unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, under their Christmas trees this year might end up on Santa's naughty list, and have issued a warning for budding pilots.

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