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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.

FAA Finalizes Rules for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Regulations will create new opportunities for business and government to use drones.

June 21, 2016 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics

The Federal Aviation Administration has finalized the first operational rules for routine commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems, opening pathways towards fully integrating UAS into the nation's airspace.

Yamaha RMAX Unmanned Helicopter Performs First U.S. Commercial Agricultural Flight

May 23, 2016 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics

The RMAX flight was completed in California for Napa-based Silverado Farming Company, a vineyard management company.

Skycatch Launches Commercial Mapping App for DJI Drones

May 11, 2016 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics

Skycatch, a developer of commercial drone data software, has announced the launch of COMMANDER, the company's iOS flight app for DJI drones. The app automates data capture with DJI's latest drones, turning them into professional mapping tools.

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[Technology Corner] AMVAC Showcases SIMPAS Application System at Technology Summit

Talking today about AMVAC’s SIMPAS system which is taking prescription application to a new level. Retailers and farmers got an up-close look at the new technology during a special summit in Rockford, Illinois this past week.

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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.