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Countering CCP Drones Act

North Carolina Farmer Defends Use of Chinese Ag Spray Drones Amid Legislative Battle

AGFunderNews reports that a North Carolina farmer is speaking out against proposed legislation targeting Chinese-made agricultural spray drones, highlighting the potential impact on U.S. farming practices. Farmer’s Perspective on DJI Drones Russell Hedrick, a first-generation farmer from Hickory, North Carolina, has been using DJI ag spray drones for four years. He argues that the proposed…

Haye KestelooJun 25

DJI

Drone Crash: DJI Agras Drone Collides with Moving Truck

Unexpected DJI Drone Mishap A DJI Agras agricultural drone was caught on camera colliding with a dumpster truck. The short video clip vividly captures the drone’s unfortunate crash. Hovering Close to the Ground The video begins with the DJI Agras drone hovering close to the ground on a paved road. Positioned near the road’s edge,…

Haye KestelooMay 25

Technology

Agrobee Aircraft Unveils Revolutionary Agricultural Drone with Unmatched Flight Autonomy and Payload Capacity

Agrobee Aircraft has introduced a new agricultural drone that boasts unparalleled flight autonomy and payload volume compared to its competitors.

Haye KestelooMay 16

United States

From Dorm Room to Drone Skies: Hylio’s Agricultural Ascent

On a typical humid afternoon in Richmond, Texas, a herd of black cattle grazes undisturbed under the buzz of overhead drones. This scene at the Wodagyu Ranch is not just a glimpse of modern farming but a testament to the evolution of agriculture through technology. Founded by University of Texas at Austin alumni, Hylio has…

Haye KestelooMay 12

Aloft

New Congress Drone Act, Aloft Adds SGI, DAC on Stadium TFRs, & New DJI Agras

A new drone act in Congress, AirMap adding SGI support, the DAC recommends a change in stadium TFRs, and lastly, a new DJI Agras.

Haye KestelooApr 26

FBI Probes Theft Of 15 Agricultural Spray Drones In New Jersey As Iran War Heightens Bioterror Fears

DJI

DJI Launches New Agras T50 and T25 Drones for Precision Agriculture

DJI, the global leader in civilian drones announced the international launch of their latest agricultural drones, the DJI Agras T50 and Agras T25.

Haye KestelooApr 25

DJI

DJI Teases Global Launch of Agras T50 Agricultural Drone

DJI teased the global launch of its DJI Agras T50 agricultural drone. The company shared a teaser with the title "Ready, Steady, Go."

Haye KestelooApr 22

Amazon

African Drone Company Revolutionizes US Agriculture with AI

In a groundbreaking development, South African drone company Aerobotics is transforming the US agriculture industry by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI). With a focus on fruit and nut farmers, Aerobotics’ innovative technology is helping improve crop yields and optimize resource utilization, particularly in the face of climate change challenges. Aerobotics’ Global Reach Despite…

Haye KestelooApr 12

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