After receiving training on using drones for inspection purposes, employees of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) of the State of São Paulo began adopting the technology in the field. Continue reading
Category Archives: Agriculture
China Delivers First Batch of Mass-Produced Large Civil UAVs
A batch of independently developed large civil unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) rolled off the production line on Monday in China. Continue reading
Hungarian AG Drones use Military-Grade Laser Sensing
– ABZ Innovation, a drone innovation and manufacturing company based in Hungary, has unveiled an advancement for its agricultural sector machines that incorporates LiDAR-based situational awareness sensors. Continue reading
Drones and AI to Help Deliver Marks & Spencer’s Parsnip Revolution
– M&S has announced the initial results from first retailer run ‘autonomous field’ trial, which will see the retailer selling lower carbon parsnips later this year. the first retailer to farm and sell a lower carbon vegetable following an ‘autonomous field’ trial. Continue reading
Animal-Counting Drones Help Farmers Speed Up Stocktake
It usually takes weeks for farmers to round up the number of sheep and cattle on a farm, especially for larger properties with multiple mobs. However, Inde Technology has developed a new application called SkyCount which combines the use of a drone and artificial intelligence. Continue reading
Aermatica3D Signs Agreement for Climate Change Management & Reforestation in Southwest Somalia
Aermatica3D was honoured to host the Minister of Environment and Climate Change of Southwest Somalia Mr. Dini Abdinur Mohamed at its headquarters in Colverde, Italy, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts to enhance environmental sustainability and climate change management through advanced drone technology. Continue reading
Rotor Technologies Enters Agricultural Market with World’s Largest Spray Drone
– Rotor Technologies, Inc., enters the agricultural market with the Sprayhawk, an automated crop dusting UAV. The Sprayhawk is an unmanned aircraft based on the Robinson R44 full-scale helicopter; it can carry 110 gallons and spray over 240 acres per hour. Continue reading
5 Advantages & 5 Disadvantages for Using Drones to Seed Cover Crops
Cover crops are crucial in sustainable agriculture by improving soil health, preventing erosion, and enhancing nutrient cycling. However, timing and logistics can be challenging when seeding cover crops. Traditionally, cover crops have been seeded using conventional drills once a crop is harvested, using high clearance machines retrofitted to apply cover crops or aerially. Continue reading