Ensure Your No-Till Vision is 20/20 with Precision Technology

By Erin Hightower posted on August 16, 2024 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

We are experiencing a technological renaissance that would have seemed like science fiction just 30 years ago when it comes to data in the field. However, as these impressive field mapping may have one potential setback: How do they translate technology mapping back into actionable input and decision-making?

[Video] Guardian Agriculture's Autonomous Electric Drone Sprayer

September 19, 2022 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture

Introducing the new Guardian SC1, an autonomous, unmanned aerial sprayer from Guardian Agriculture. This all electric machine can carry a 50 gallon payload while covering approximately 40 acres in a day, with minimal downtime due to its battery power. Employing a Swiss army knife approach to drone application, the SC1 can spray a variety of crop types across seasons without being limited like other ground based sprayers.

AeroVironment Debuts New Hybrid UAV Platform

March 3, 2017 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

Matt Strein with AeroVironment discusses the new Quantix unmanned aerial vehicle solution. The hybrid aircraft combines features of a quadcopter and fixed-wing models. A vertical launch and transition to horizontal flight allows for 400 acres of coverage and up to 45 minutes of flight time.

SenseFly Demonstrates New eBee 'Drone to Tractor' System

December 15, 2015 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Nathan Stein with SenseFly presents the eBee "Drone to Tractor" system at Agritechnica 2015.

Emerging Use Of Drones May Change Face Of No-Tilling

Crop scouting, 3-D mapping, spot spraying and pathogen detection all could be performed by unmanned aerial vehicles to cut labor and input costs and improve decision making.

By John Dobberstein posted on May 1, 2013 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

In the not-so-distant future, farmers wanting to scout fields for diseases and pests, spot spray for weeds or obtain 3-D maps of their farm ground will be turning to tiny autonomous helicopters or planes to do the job.

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