A coffee grower in Minas Gerais, the state that produces more than half of Brazil’s coffee crop, commissioned an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) from researchers at Dallas Autonomus, a startup based in Jacareí, in the neighboring state of São Paulo. Continue reading
Category Archives: Agriculture
Startup Wants to Fight Growing Global Dengue Outbreaks with Drones
The world is grappling with dengue epidemics, with 100 to 400 million cases worldwide every year, an eightfold increase since 20 years ago, according to the World Health Organization. Much of this is driven by the warming climate, which allows mosquitos to thrive in more areas.
A startup in São Paulo, Brazil, one of the countries being hit the hardest by dengue outbreaks, has a possible solution: drones that release sterile male mosquitoes.
Drones Aid Reforestation in Austria’s Tyrol Forest
In Austria’s Alps, drones are being used in a pilot project to protect areas of the forest vulnerable to deforestation. Continue reading
Hylio Gets FAA Approval for Swarming Heavy Drones in Agriculture
Farming drone company Hylio has received Federal Aviation Administration approval to deploy up to three drones weighing more than 55 pounds simultaneously with a single pilot and without visual observers, which also allows for nighttime operations. Continue reading
First Fixed-Wing VTOL Integration of Long-Range Dual Sensor System
Australian drone technology company Carbonix, LiDAR sensors and systems provider RIEGL and the innovative manufacturer of high-quality image capture software and hardware solutions Phase One have announced what they believe to be a significant milestone for aerial surveying and data acquisition. Continue reading
Volatus Aerospace Receives FAA Approval for Commercial Agricultural Drone Operations
Volatus Aerospace Corp. announced that it has received authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the USA for Commercial Agricultural Aircraft Operations using drones. The Operating Certificate, issued under FAA Part 137, integrated with an exemption received in September 2023, allows the Company’s US subsidiary, Volatus Aerospace USA Corp., to operate any drone approved for agricultural operations, including drones weighing 55 pounds (25kg) or greater. Continue reading
Radar Drones Could Revolutionise Flood and Drought Management
Experts at Cranfield University are leading a two-year project which combines Synthetic Aperture Radar with uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAV). Continue reading
Rio de Janeiro Uses Drones for Efficient Reforestation Efforts
The city of Rio de Janeiro is taking innovative steps to combat the effects of recent heatwaves and accelerate the recovery of degraded urban green spaces. In a groundbreaking pilot project, French startup Morfo’s drones will be utilized to reforest hard-to-reach areas, specifically targeting Floresta da Posse in Campo Grande. Continue reading