As frenzied interest and growing expectations for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in agriculture continues, farm equipment and precision dealers have launched efforts to capitalize on this emerging market, to varying degrees. Hundreds of farmers have purchased personal UAVs during the past several years, and many undoubtedly are making management decisions based on the information they generate from their flights.

While the used market for precision equipment is changing, some dealers see it remaining an important customer-relations tool and profit center.

Flexible support options, agronomic partnerships and customer training provide profit potential for dealers who can manage the new enterprises.