Items Tagged with 'unmanned aerial vehicles'

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Septentrio Launches New AsteRx-i D UAS

May 4, 2020 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics, Industry News

The multi-frequency receiver combines reliable centimeter-level positioning with 3D orientation, enabling automated navigation of aerial drones and robots.

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11 Tips for Making UAVs a Valuable Farm Management Tool

| Posted in Service & Support

As you may be aware, the development of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and associated ag-specific software programs have made aerial imaging of farms more useful and accessible than ever before.

UAVs: Ready for Takeoff? Or a Grounded Technology?

2017 Precision Farming Dealer Summit — Roundtable #6

March 6, 2017

The unmanned aerial vehicle market exploded in agriculture roughly 3 years ago, but a dip in the ag economy along with regulatory changes regarding drone usage influenced the short-term popularity of the systems.

Crop Copter Launches 'First Flight Initiative' to Assist New UAV Users

February 27, 2017 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics, Industry News

The goal of Crop Copter's launch of this new component of their business is to exceed in the education and training for farmers on UAV ownership, maintenance, operations, abilities and outcomes from the use of these drones.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

November 5, 2016 | Posted in Product Innovations

For the first time in North America, DJI unveiled its first agriculture-specific unmanned aerial vehicle, the Agras MG-1.

2016 Essential Guide to Precision Farming Tools

November 5, 2016 | Posted in Product Innovations

In our 2016 Guide to Essential Precision Farming Tools, 50 different technologies in 19 categories are showcased to provide dealers with detailed insight into their uniqueness, compatibility and value.

Building a Service-Based Business Around Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

With UAVs on the revenue radar for many farm equipment dealerships, one experienced dealer shares his tips, techniques and risks to selling and supporting the technology.

By Margaret Naczek posted on November 5, 2016 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics

Unmanned aerial vehicles continue to be one of the more promising, while at the same time controversial, technologies emerging in agriculture.

Commercial Drone Operations May Not Take Off

August 2, 2016 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics, Industry News

Source: Directions Magazine

There is a pervasive and underlying feeling that commercial drone operations will flourish once the FAA finalizes regulations. This may only be half true because the rate of growth is solution specific.

Insitu and PrecisionHawk Form Strategic Alliance to Provide Commercial UAS Solutions

May 13, 2016 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics

PrecisionHawk and Insitu, a subsidiary of Boeing, recently announced a strategic alliance to offer expansive aerial technology services across commercial and enterprise markets.

SlantRange Introduces New Sensor Product Line

May 3, 2016 | Posted in Product Innovations, Autonomy & Robotics

Slantrange's two new sensors, the SL2i and SL2p, as well as a new version of Slantview, the company's data analytics software, are part of the company's new product line.

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Iowa State University UAV Field Day

8/27/15 8:30 am CDT

Iowa State University Agricultural Engineering and Agronomy Research Farms

Contact: Ryan Bergman

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. Read More

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[Technology Corner] Automating Everyday Challenges Puts Farmers on Path to Autonomy

I had the chance to sit in on a panel discussion about autonomy and automation at the National Farm Machinery Show earlier this month. The panel featured leaders from Sabanto, Solinftec, Agtonomy and Case IH.

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Ivy Tech Community College, Lafayette Campus

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.

Lake Region State College - Dakota Precision Ag Center

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.

HTS Ag Precision Ag Solutions

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.