John Nowatzki, agricultural machine systems specialist with North Dakota State Univ. extension, discusses the research he and others have been doing with unmanned aerial vehicles and some of the practical value with the technology in agriculture.
Unmanned aircraft systems might be the hottest topic in production agriculture right now, and the annual Big Iron Farm Show will offer both UAS demonstrations and classes.
J D Equipment, the largest John Deere dealership group in Ohio has entered into an agreement with Precision Drone LLC to sell helicopter-style drones (hexacopters) to agricultural customers.
Clark State Community College and the city of Springfield will collaborate on a $500,000 project to build new hangars at the Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport next year, including to house drones.
The importance of precision agriculture is growing as crop maintenance becomes increasingly regulated and farmers become more cognizant of advances in their field of work.
J D Equipment, the largest John Deere dealership group in Ohio has entered into an agreement with Precision Drone LLC to sell helicopter-style drones (hexacopters) to agricultural customers.
The Association for Unmanned Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI) last week said it has submitted an official statement to the FAA in support of Yamaha’s bid to use UAS prior to the finalization of guidelines for small UAS usage.
PrecisionHawk announced last week that its UAV platform, the Lancaster Mark III, has been granted the first FAA Certificate of Authorization for operation at the N.Y. test site.
The Association for Unmanned Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI) this week submitted official comments to the U.S. Department of Transportation in support of Trimble Navigation Limited’s bid to use UAS prior to the finalization of a small UAS rule.
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.
The college offers an associate degree in Applied Science in Agriculture (60 credit hours). Students enrolled in this program may specialize in precision farming technology by selecting up to 15 credit hours in this area and agriculture business, sales and agronomy.
The college offers an AAS in Precision Agriculture and customized precision ag- related training for agricultural producers, insurance underwriters, equipment dealer and agricultural cooperative employees and others.
Offering training on Ag Leader, Trimble, Reichhardt, Norac and Integris Systems in twice yearly customer training events (spring/fall). Also offering individual training opportunities on any HTS Ag products and SMS software, year round.