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Radar Drones Could Revolutionise Flood and Drought Management

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Experts at Cranfield University are leading a two-year project which combines Synthetic Aperture Radar with uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAV). Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) uses radio waves to make detailed images of the Earth’s surface. It bounces waves off objects, measures their return time, and combines the data to create a high-resolution map. The project, led […]

Revolutionising Flood and Drought Management: Radar Drones Could Redefine Soil Moisture Monitoring

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Radar Drones Transform Soil Moisture Monitoring: Cranfield University Leads Innovation for Flood and Drought Management Cranfield University is spearheading a groundbreaking two-year project aimed at revolutionizing soil moisture monitoring through the fusion of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Synthetic Aperture Radar utilizes radio waves to generate detailed images of the Earth’s […]

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Revolutionizing Agriculture: How Advanced Drones are Cultivating Sustainable Farming Practices

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Agricultural drone use allows for more sustainable farming By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Over the past several years, drones have played an increasingly important role in ensuring that farmers can maintain high crop yields in an environmentally sustainable manner, the CEO of agricultural drone company Hylio said in an interview. Beginning with the first […]

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Rio de Janeiro Uses Drones for Efficient Reforestation Efforts

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The city of Rio de Janeiro is taking innovative steps to combat the effects of recent heatwaves and accelerate the recovery of degraded urban green spaces. In a groundbreaking pilot project, French startup Morfo’s drones will be utilized to reforest hard-to-reach areas, specifically targeting Floresta da Posse in Campo Grande. With traditional reforestation techniques proving […]

Guardian Agriculture Soars into Commercial Operations: A New Era of Sustainable Farming Takes Flight

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Massachusetts-based company becomes the first eVTOL manufacturer to commence commercial operations, marking a significant milestone in sustainable farming and eVTOL technology. Guardian Agriculture, a Massachusetts-based company specializing in electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) systems for sustainable farming, announces that they are the first eVTOL manufacturer to commence commercial operations. The company has recently deployed […]

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Could Tiny Drone Swarms Help Pollinate Crops? WPI Researcher Develops RoboBees

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Could tiny drones be used for crop pollination? Worcester Polytechnic Institute Researcher Developing “RoboBees” to Combat a Declining Population of Pollinator Species by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Walker Robinson Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · WPI – Researcher – Develops – RoboBees – Drones – For – Pollination Images: courtesy Worcester Polytechnic Institute Researcher Nintin […]

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US-Based Drone Services Provider FlyGuys Scores $10 Million in Series A to Expand

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Louisiana based drone services provider FlyGuys has scored a $10 million Series A funding round to scale their SaaS solutions platform and expand their nationwide presence. It’s a positive indicator for the US drone industry.  Founded in 2014, early player FlyGuys has a nationwide presence, serving enterprise clients in a wide range of industries including agriculture, […]

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