Just a few years ago, agricultural drones were expensive, small and difficult to use, limiting their appeal to farmers. In contrast, today’s models can be flown immediately after purchase and carry ...

For blackberry breeders, white and pink flowers on blackberry plants are more than something to admire; they are a key early ...

Many Canadian farmers are eager to use drones to spray pesticides — already common in the United States — but industry groups ...

Intelligent drones and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) are rapidly evolving from experimental prototypes into essential infrastructure across disaster response, health care delivery, agriculture, ...

A new Connecticut company, Almanax, is using agricultural drones to spray seeds, water, and fertilizer on farms. Drones offer a cheaper alternative to traditional sprayer tractors and can help control ...

HOOD RIVER, Ore. — Drone expert Mike Davis said the devices were evolving at warp speed, becoming far more advanced and capable every growing season — but they’re also getting more expensive. Sensors ...

(Yicai) Feb. 5 -- China has put the spotlight on the application of drones and robots in agricultural production for the ...

DEUEL COUNTY, S.D. (KELO) — No matter the field, technology is always evolving and advancing. “I can do fertilizers,” Derek Ver Helst, owner of Dakota Unmanned Aerial, said about what he can deliver ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Just a few years ago, agricultural drones were expensive, small and difficult to use, ...