Articles Tagged with ''drones''

[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.

News Release

Rantizo Expands Drone Portfolio with XAG P100 Pro

April 24, 2024 | Posted in Product Innovations

Rantizo announces an expansion of its equipment portfolio to include the XAG P100 Pro drone.

Former Deere VP Tackles Weed Management with UK Startup Rootwave

By Jennifer Marston posted on April 23, 2024 | Posted in Product Innovations, Autonomy & Robotics

Source: Ag Funder News

Rootwave’s approach appealed to Jorge Heraud because of the way the company uses electricity. “I was looking for alternative ways of killing weeds, given that chemistry is not going to work forever,” he says.

This Week

Precision Farming Dealer's Best of the Web: April 10, 2024

April 9, 2024 | Posted in Industry News

Precision Farming Dealer editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at various aspects of our great agricultural industry. Here is our favorite content from the past week. The Best of the Web This Week series is brought to you by GBGI Inc.

News Release

Rantizo Launches AcreConnect Software for Drones

April 3, 2024 | Posted in Industry News

The software can help spray drone operators create work orders, product usage reports and generate As Applied and As Covered Maps to help streamline business operations.

What Precision Technologies Are Being Used Most in Conservation Tillage Systems?

By Laura Barrera and Noah Newman posted on March 15, 2024 | Posted in Precision Agriculture 101, Precision Sales, Industry News

The use of precision technology continues to grow for conservation-minded farmers according to No-Till Farmer’s 16^th annual No-Till Operational Benchmark Study and Strip-Till Farmer’s 11^th annual Strip-Till Operational Benchmark Study.

CNH Takes Minority Investment in Drone Imaging AI Company Bem Agro

February 20, 2024 | Posted in Product Innovations, Industry News

Bem Agro uses AI to convert any type of aerial field image – including those taken from machines, drones and satellites – into Agronomic Mapping Reports.

NFarms Research Will Bring Precision Ag Innovations to Farmers

January 18, 2024 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics, Industry News

NFarms will be a test bed for new technologies, as well as platforms to help farmers better harness data. The initiative also will develop innovative decision-making tools producers can use for efficient field management.

Drones Offer Farmers Cost Savings & Efficiency Gains

Experienced dealers & industry experts weigh in on how dealers can make the most of up-and-coming spray drone tech

By Art Aiello and Ben Thorpe posted on December 20, 2023 | Posted in Precision Sales, Service & Support, Product Innovations

For Birkey’s Farm Store, a 19-location Case IH dealership group based in Champaign, Ill., a drone distributor came knocking, and they answered.

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Guardian Agriculture Announces $20 Million in Series A Funding

June 27, 2023 | Posted in Product Innovations

Led by Fall Line Capital, this round will support expansion of commercial operations across farms nationwide and accelerate the ramp-up of large-scale manufacturing of its SC1 aircraft.

Videos

[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.

Top Directory Listings

Ivy Tech Community College, Lafayette Campus

The college offers an associate degree in Applied Science in Agriculture (60 credit hours). Students enrolled in this program may specialize in precision farming technology by selecting up to 15 credit hours in this area and agriculture business, sales and agronomy.

Lake Region State College - Dakota Precision Ag Center

The college offers an AAS in Precision Agriculture and customized precision ag- related training for agricultural producers, insurance underwriters, equipment dealer and agricultural cooperative employees and others.

HTS Ag Precision Ag Solutions

Offering training on Ag Leader, Trimble, Reichhardt, Norac and Integris Systems in twice yearly customer training events (spring/fall). Also offering individual training opportunities on any HTS Ag products and SMS software, year round.