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Ahead of the Curve: Drones Deliver Versatility

Noah Newman
February 5, 2025

17% of no-tillers used drones in 2023 according to the 2024 No-Till Farmer Benchmark Report. As drone expert Jason Sorensen tells us, there’s several reasons why drones are becoming increasingly popular in the precision ag world.

“They have a lot of uses. The farmer themselves can take control of their application rather than having to hire it out. The drone is far less expensive than a traditional ground rig is. It also shines in smaller plots that have more obstacles in them where something like a traditional aircraft wouldn’t be able to get in there and necessarily apply on those fields.”

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Noah Newman

Noah Newman started at Lessiter Media in March 2022 as Associate Editor for No-Till Farmer, Strip-Till Farmer and Cover Crop Strategies. He previously worked in broadcast journalism as a sports anchor/reporter for television stations in central Illinois and most recently Jackson, Mississippi, where he was named the state’s sportscaster of the year by the National Sports Media Association. The Cleveland, Ohio, native enjoys engaging with growers, learning extensively about their operations, and sharing impactful stories with the audience.

Contact: nnewman@lessitermedia.com