Drones were introduced as the pinnacle of innovation that would change the agricultural industry. But with many retailers struggling to sell drones or Unmanned Arial Vehicles (UAVs), what is the real ROI?

University of Maryland Extension, in cooperation with Virginia Tech and University of Delaware, is putting on the fourth annual Mid-Atlantic Precision Ag Equipment day, which will include top experts on agricultural equipment and machinery engineering.

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.

The funding will be used to further develop American Robotics’ integrated drone system for commercial farming and to expand the team.

The market for agricultural robots is developing at a rapid pace, with a large number of established and startup agricultural technology companies developing, piloting, and launching an innovative range of robotic systems to tackle a wide variety of tasks.

Precision Farming Dealer has announced the agenda, speakers and presentation lineup for its second Precision Farming Dealer Summit. With the theme of “Proven Business Blueprints,” the 2017 dealer-only event will feature some of the most progressive minds in the precision farming business, sharing bankable management methods and money-making strategies to maximize profitability in today’s market.