This page of articles is an archive of issues surrounding the use of drone in agriculture, and related topics. There is probably something useful here for everyone. Let me know about specific topics you wish was covered!
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Fungicide Application by Drone, and Maximizing Canopy Penetration
Fungicide application by drone is rapidly becoming one of the most effective tools for protecting yield in Midwest corn and soybeans. With the right timing, droplet size, and…
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Spray Drone vs. Ground Rigs: Drift, Compaction, and Efficiency Compared
After watching the price of crops rise, and fall, and fall, and fall… any farmer will appreciate ideas that may help gain more yield with less hassle. That’s…
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NDVI: The Farmer’s Early-Warning System
Farmers in the Midwest are increasingly using drone scouting and NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) technology to monitor crop health efficiently. This method allows for early detection of…
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Digital Photography, Multispectral Scouting, and Seeing Beyond the Human Eye
Digital photos consist of pixels that create detailed images. Red, green, and blue color channels are combined to create Full-color images. Multispectral drones enhance aerial scouting by capturing…
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KADS is now a dealer selling GTEEX Revolution Drones
Kansas Agricultural Drone Services has joined the TerraPlex AG dealer network to represent Revolution Drones, offering the I‑19 and R‑32 models to farmers in Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri.…
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Drone-Applied Micronutrients for Central Midwest Corn and Soybeans
Midwest growers are increasingly using agricultural drones for precise micronutrient application to enhance crop performance under challenging conditions. Drones effectively target key nutrients at critical growth stages, preventing…
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