Scientists will be flying drones to monitor tree health as part of an initiative to cut the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions. Continue reading
Category Archives: Agriculture
Delta Drone Signs Agri-Tech Deal with Corteva
Drones-as-a-service provider Delta Drone International has secured a contract with major producer of seeds for agriculture, Corteva Agriscience RSA (Pty) Ltd (Corteva) in South Africa, adding to the Company’s growing multi-national customer base. Continue reading
Analytics Insight Picks Top 5 Agriculture Drone Start-Ups
These agriculture drones start-ups have been contributing their part to the agriculture sector. Agriculture is a sector that is always in the hype. It is one of the most essential parts to keep us all alive. As farmers deal with tough times in monitoring and harvesting crops, new technological trends such as drones are making their work hustle-free. Continue reading
California to use Drones to Search Illegal Pot Grows
Unveiling a plan for Unmanned Aircraft Systems, the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a pilot program in order to inhibit the proliferating number of illegal cannabis growers in Nevada County, California. Continue reading
Ag Drones Spray Farmlands in Turkey in Record Time
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For the first time ever, a swarm of agricultural drones sprayed fields in Turkey’s Samsun’s Terme district. Continue reading
Drones Help Large-Scale Reforestation Efforts in Kenya
World Vision Kenya aims to improve the climate resilience of nine villages in Tana River County, sustainably manage the ecosystem and climate change, and restore the communities’ livelihoods by reseeding the hotspot areas with indigenous trees, covering at least 250 acres for every village. Continue reading
Chennai Uses Drones to Fight Mosquitos
The Greater Chennai Corporation started using drones to fight the mosquito menace. The civic body has taken three drones on rent. The drone is operated by trained pilots sent by the Anna University. The drones are 45 kg in weight and have two tanks. One tank is loaded with three litres of petrol and the other with 10 kg of larvicide.
Drones Offer Cannabis Cultivators Precise Solutions
Move over, tractors – drones might play a large role in the future of sustainable cannabis cultivation. Continue reading