Drones | UAVs
August 4, 2014
The STS Developers Kit brings together its powerful STS spectrometer, a Raspberry Pi microcomputer, customizable software and wireless capabilities in a single package.
Guidance
July 30, 2014
The Early Proof of Concept team has successfully tracked the encrypted Galileo E6-B and E6-C signals broadcast by Galileo satellites.
In-Field Technologies
July 28, 2014
Agronomic Innovations announces the purchase of AgRobotics and its patented AutoProbe precision soil sampler. The two privately held companies did not disclose the sale price.
Data Management
July 24, 2014
President Barack Obama is weighing in on the commercial drone boom, reports DroneLife.com and Politico.com.
According to Politico, President Obama plans to issue an executive order putting the National Telecommunications and Information Administration in charge of developing a set of...
Data Management
July 22, 2014
The folks over at Aironovo Advisors provide a wrap up of last week's 2014 Precision Aerial Agriculture Show in Decatur, IL.
Drones | UAVs
July 18, 2014
Despite strict federal rules regulating drones for agricultural usage, University of Missouri Professor Bill Wiebold believes it’s important to plan for the future.
Data Management
July 15, 2014
Jim Williams, manager of the FAA’s Office of Unmanned Aerial Systems Integration, recently spoke at the Delta AgTech Symposium on the current state of commercial UAV regulation in the U.S.
Data Management
July 9, 2014
The industry has been sold hard on the seemingly endless benefits of UAV technology in agriculture. Now it's time to dig deep and determine what's real and what's lip service.
Market Watch
July 9, 2014
From water conservation to genetic selection to plant health status - advanced sensor technology is already being deployed on the front lines of some of ag's most important battles.
In-Field Technologies
July 9, 2014
There are many potential efficiency gains that reliable robotic technology could bring to agriculture, and innovative manufacturers are making progress. But much work remains before they're ready for prime time.
Global Ag Tech Alliance – North America
July 9, 2014
Equipment offerings are sound, so it will take better field information and communication to take VR to the next level of profitability.
Drones | UAVs
July 7, 2014
A Forbes.com contributor argues that current FAA policy regarding commercial UAV use is antiquated and needs reform.
Data Management
July 7, 2014
Growers in South Africa are already harassing UAV technologies for plant health inspections and are reportedly reaping the rewards.
Guidance
July 1, 2014
Steering system developer and manufacturer Novariant, Inc., parent company of AutoFarm and maker of the GeoSteer assisted steering system, has assigned the rights of its aftermarket Australian distributors to its longstanding partner, Ag Leader. In North America, Novariant had...
Guidance
June 24, 2014
Several representatives from member companies of the GPS Innovation Alliance participated late last week in panel discussions at an all-day FCC workshop on “GPS Protection and Receiver Performance.”
Data Management
June 11, 2014
A new and improved InfoAg 2014 program hits the hot topics of today: unmanned aerial vehicles, big data and wearable computers.
Drones | UAVs
June 11, 2014
FAA announced that BP and unmanned aircraft manufacturer AeroVironment received permission to use drones for flyovers of the Prudhoe Bay oil field.
Drones | UAVs
June 11, 2014
A statewide working group that includes state and federal government, industry and academia, has been working since 2009 to develop a UAV that can save a grower's time and resources.
Irrigation
June 5, 2014
Valley Irrigation is expanding its VFlex Corner options by offering electronic sprinkler sequencing, an additional corner length and an inverted corner.
Irrigation
June 4, 2014
AgGateway's Precision Agriculture Irrigation Leadership (PAIL) Project will hold a demonstration on June 11 at AgGateway's Mid-Year Meeting in Altoona, IA.
