Diageo, producer of Don Julio and Casamigos tequilas, continues to innovate and has introduced the use of drones on its agave farms in Jalisco, Mexico, following up a successful pilot conducted in 2022. Continue reading
Category Archives: Agriculture
Seed-Planting Drones are Reforesting Canada with Lightning Speed
Brothers Cameron and Bryce Jones have one ambitious goal: Plant one billion trees in Canada and across the world by 2028. With the help of technology, they’re well on their way to achieving that goal. Their startup Flash Forest deploys drones to shoot “seed pods” onto fire-damaged land to grow biodiverse, tree-rich landscapes. Continue reading
What Licenses are Required to Fly and Spray with an Agricultural Sprayer Drone in the US?
Agricultural sprayer drones are becoming increasingly popular among farmers and crop dusters in the United States. These unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are capable of spraying crops with precision, reducing the amount of pesticides needed, and increasing efficiency. However, to operate an agricultural sprayer drone and spray chemicals aerially, you need to obtain specific licenses from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and your state’s regulatory agency. Continue reading
Quantum-Systems & Partners Launch AI-based Forest Monitoring Project
Quantum-Systems GmbH, an aerial intelligence company that provides multi-sensor data collection drones to government agencies and commercial customers, has announced the joint launch of a project on the early detection of forest fires using artificial intelligence, data, drones and decision support systems, in cooperation with The [ui!] Urban Mobility Innovations, the Technical University of Deggendorf, the University of Bayreuth as well as the State Fire Brigade School Würzburg. Continue reading
Maiden Flight for South African Startup’s Hydrogen-Electric STOL Drone
A Cape Town-based technology start-up, FlyH2 Aerospace, has announced the successful maiden flights of its hydrogen-electric Dragonfly V drone, which is designed for commercial use. The fixed-wing STOL drone, which is capable of carrying heavy payloads, has a range of potential applications including agriculture pest control, farm security, and wildlife management, as well as long-range humanitarian airdrops. Continue reading
Chia Tai and XAG Team to Launch Autonomous Agricultural Drones in Thailand
XAG has teamed up with FarmInno (Thailand) by Chia Tai Group, Thailand’s leading innovative agricultural company, to introduce fully autonomous agricultural drones in Thailand. This takes smart agriculture to the next level aiming to scale up the potential of Thai farmers with advanced technology and increase both productivity and quality in the agricultural sector. Continue reading
Automated Drones Could Scare Birds off Agricultural Fields
In the future, cameras could spot blackbirds feeding on grapes in a vineyard and launch drones to drive off the avian irritants, then return to watch for the next invading flock. All without a human nearby. Continue reading
India’s PM Modi ‘Wants to See a Drone in Every Farm’
At the launch of Bharat Drone Mahotsav 2022 – a two-day event with over 70 exhibitors, at Delhi’s Pragati Maidan on Friday, May 27, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on hailed the use of technology in the past eight years as a “bridge” for reaching government benefits to the poor and mocked those who create “fear” about it. Continue reading