Articles Tagged with ''FAA''

[Podcast] Hylio CEO Discusses Ripple Effect of FAA Regulation Change on Drone Industry

In this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, brought to you by Ag Express Electronics, Hylio CEO and co-founder Arthur Erickson joins contributing editor Dan Crummett to discuss Hylio's recent FAA regulatory exemption.

April 26, 2024 | Posted in Precision Sales, Equipment Compatibility, Product Innovations

In this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, brought to you by Ag Express Electronics, Hylio CEO and co-founder Arthur Erickson breaks down what the recent FAA regulatory exemption means for the drone industry.

[Technology Corner] Future of Drone Use in U.S. Brighter After FAA Regulation Change

By Noah Newman posted on April 12, 2024 | Posted in Product Innovations, Autonomy & Robotics

Big news in the drone world — the Federal Aviation Administration recently granted Texas-based drone builder Hylio a regulatory exemption that will allow it to swarm its heavy-lift drones with only one operator in control.

Change to FAA Regulation Allows 1 Operator to Fly 3 Sprayer Drones

FFA regulation exemption for U.S.-based drone maker allows 1 person to operate 3 drones in a swarm, a 3-fold increase in productivity

By Dan Crummett posted on March 28, 2024 | Posted in Industry News

The FAA recently granted Texas-based drone manufacturer Hylio a regulatory exemption that allows 1 operator to simultaneously pilot 3 heavy-lift drones instead of requiring an operator and observer per 1 drone over 55 pounds.

Court Case Halts Hobby Drone Registration

June 5, 2017 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics, Industry News

Source: KMA LAND

Ag aviators are concerned about a recent change in registration for hobby drone users. The U.S. Court of Appeals ruled last week the Federal Aviation Administration must stop drone registration.

UAS Division Expands Quality Training to Commercial Enterprises

February 1, 2017 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics

The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Training Team at Avion Unmanned in Huntsville, Ala., announced the launch of their Online UAS Training Portal.

Building a Service-Based Business Around Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

With UAVs on the revenue radar for many farm equipment dealerships, one experienced dealer shares his tips, techniques and risks to selling and supporting the technology.

By Margaret Naczek posted on November 5, 2016 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics

Unmanned aerial vehicles continue to be one of the more promising, while at the same time controversial, technologies emerging in agriculture.

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Clarity & Challenges with New Drone Regulation

September 28, 2016 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics

While momentum for unmanned aerial vehicle adoption in agriculture has somewhat slowed during the downturn in the market, there is still buzz and optimism surrounding the technology as a valuable tool.

Breaking Down the Impact of New Drone Law for Dealers

September 28, 2016 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics

UAV attorney Phil Stiles shares insight on the FAA's implementation of Part 107 which changed the licensing process for commercial flight of drones.

Clearer Skies for Commercial Drones

August 29, 2016 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics

New rules by the FAA go into effect today, clarifying what is acceptable commercial usage of small unmanned aerial vehicles.

Commercial Drone Operations May Not Take Off

August 2, 2016 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics, Industry News

Source: Directions Magazine

There is a pervasive and underlying feeling that commercial drone operations will flourish once the FAA finalizes regulations. This may only be half true because the rate of growth is solution specific.

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[Technology Corner] Pessl Instruments CEO Talks Dealer Benefits From Lindsay Corp. Investment

Today, we’re looking at Austria-based Pessl Instruments, an agtech provider operating under the METOS brand. Irrigation equipment manufacturer Lindsay Corporation recently acquired a minority interest in Pessl Instruments following a strategic partnership the 2 companies announced in May 2023.

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