Big Market Research has completed a new study of Smart Commerical Drones. This next generation of drones will have better technology, support high quality video, improved stability, reliability, and navigation, softer landings, longer flights, and the ability to carry loads. The term “smart” can be applied to drones that have sensors and software which allows for automated response to a … Read More
PrecisionHawk Drones Soar Over a Field Near You
For the first time during the Farm Progress Show there was a dedicated area for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones. As I mentioned in an earlier post, the drones were grounded, but that did not stop me, or others, from learning about their precision ag applications and benefits. I spoke with Pat Lohman, VP of partnerships with PrecisionHawk, to … Read More
UAV’s Grounded for Take Off at #FarmProgressShow
One of the big attractions for Farm Progress Show this year was to be the UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) showcase, or drones, the popular agriculture term. But this was not to be as the drones were grounded by the FAA. Yes, you read correctly – the UAV’s were grounded for take off the first year of the UAV demonstrations. Fortunately … Read More
Husker Harvest is Right Around the Corner
The 38th annual Husker Harvest Days are set for September 15-17 in Grand Island, Neb. Last year farmers and ranchers for 28 states and several countries attend the event. Visitors had the opportunity to see more than 600 exhibitors. Highlights for this year are the field demonstrations, including corn combining, tillage, haying, and precision farming. New this year will be a UAV … Read More
Thermal Grade Cameras for Drones
FLIR Systems, Inc. has announced the addition of FLIR Vue™ thermal imaging camera series for drones. The FLIR Vue Pro offers expanded options such as precision thermal imaging, enhanced data collection capabilities, in-flight control of camera functions, and simple mobile apps. In addition to providing the same easy power-in/analog video-out connection that has been so popular on the FLIR Vue, the … Read More
NFU Pleased with the Future of Drones
Roger Johnson, president of the National Farmers Union (NFU) has praised the FAA for the work it has done to address the challenges and future of UAVs. Recently two individuals at the administration have been selected to spear head the integration of UAVs into U.S. airspace. “UAVs have significant potential to benefit America’s family farmers and ranchers,” said Johnson. “NFU … Read More
New Field Demos Set for Farm Progress Show
The Nation’s largest outdoor farm show will be held in Decatur, IL, Sept. 1-3. Among the attractions of the Farm Progress Show are the farmer favorite- field demonstrations. This 62nd annual show promises the standard combining and tillage demos, along with several new features this year. UAV Demonstrations New at the Farm Progress Show this year will be UAV demonstrations. Flights … Read More
Get Registered for InterDrone Conference
Here’s an update on the upcoming first ever International Drone Conference and Expo – InterDrone. Carl Berndtson, Business Development Consultant, BZ Media, wants to first remind everyone that the early-bird deadline for a big registration discount is August 21. If you register before August 21 use the discount code FLYIT on a 3 day pass for an extra discount courtesy … Read More
Getting More from UAVs
Don’t worry. If you missed the Hexagon Geospatial booth at InfoAg 2015, there’s still a chance for you to witness an IMAGINE UAV demonstration– this time from the comfort of your own computer. The UAV market is expanding rapidly and changes are everywhere. The webcast will focus on the possibilities and potential of UAVs for use in agriculture, with ideas for … Read More
UAVs Help Higher Education Climb to New Levels at SIU
Southern Illinois University Carbondale students are taking higher education to another level. According to this news release, beginning this fall, agriculture students at the school will have the opportunity to learn about the next game-changing agricultural tool – unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Christopher Clemons and Dennis Watson, faculty members in the College of Agricultural Sciences, are preparing a course of … Read More