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Case IH Debuts Sprayer Drones in Brazil

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Case IH announced the pre-launch of its first sprayer drone as a complementary solution to the company’s portfolio. The company will import and distribute the Vtol in two models, 30 litres and 70 litres, in Brazil to all its concessionaries. The price of the drones will be published with the introduction. “The pre-launchment marks this […]

NAAA Says Drones Won’t Replace Airplanes: DRONELIFE Exclusive Interview

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Despite their growing presence, drones complement rather than replace manned aircraft in agriculture due to speed and capacity advantages, says NAAA CEO Andrew Moore. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Despite the growth in the use of drones in agricultural applications, unmanned aerial vehicles likely will not displace the use of manned aircraft in the […]

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Thanos Technologies and IFFCO Partner to Transform Indian Farmland with Drone Technology

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Landmark collaboration aims to modernize agricultural practices across 10 lakh acres Thanos Technologies, a leader in agricultural drone technology, has announced a significant collaboration with the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Ltd. (IFFCO). This partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), marks a transformative step in modernizing farming practices across India. Agricultural Drones in India […]

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Seed-Dropping Drones Seek to Halt Kosovo’s Deforestation

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A hovering drone drops linden and pine seeds wrapped in soil onto a barren hillside outside Kosovo’s capital Pristina, part of an effort to reforest thousands of hectares lost to illegal logging and wildfires. Environmentalists say deforestation, also driven by demand for popular wood-fired stoves, is endangering wild animals such as brown bears, lynx, wild […]

Marut Drones & IFFCO Initiate Large-Scale Drone Spraying in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

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Partnership Aims to Enhance Agricultural Efficiency and Sustainability In an effort to advance agricultural practices in India, the Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) has teamed up with Marut Drones for a comprehensive drone spraying initiative across approximately 5 lakh acres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. This strategic partnership will leverage Marut Drones’ advanced drone […]

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Brazilian Startup Designs Self-Flying Aerial Vehicle for Crop Spraying

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A coffee grower in Minas Gerais, the state that produces more than half of Brazil’s coffee crop, commissioned an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) from researchers at Dallas Autonomus, a startup based in Jacareí, in the neighboring state of São Paulo. According to Marcus Prianti, co-founder of the agritech startup, […]

Startup Wants to Fight Growing Global Dengue Outbreaks with Drones

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The world is grappling with dengue epidemics, with 100 to 400 million cases worldwide every year,  an eightfold increase since 20 years ago, according to the World Health Organization. Much of this is driven by the warming climate, which allows mosquitos to thrive in more areas. A startup in São Paulo,  Brazil, one of the […]

Drones Aid Reforestation in Austria’s Tyrol Forest

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In Austria’s Alps, drones are being used in a pilot project to protect areas of the forest vulnerable to deforestation. In a project orchestrated between the State Forestry Directorate and the East Tyrol District Forestry Inspectorate drones are being used to fight against the destructive bark beetle. If successful, the initiative could be applied in […]

Hylio Gets FAA Approval for Swarming Heavy Drones in Agriculture

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Farming drone company Hylio has received Federal Aviation Administration approval to deploy up to three drones weighing more than 55 pounds simultaneously with a single pilot and without visual observers, which also allows for nighttime operations. The company said the approval lays the groundwork for customers and other operators to file for the same permissions. […]

Warren County Community College to Host Seminar on Drones for Agriculture, Boosting Local Farming Practices

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Don’t Miss It: Precision Agriculture at Warren County Community College Continuing their innovative programs to integrate advanced technology into farming, Warren County Community College (WCCC) will host a seminar on precision agriculture, specifically focusing on the application of drones to enhance farming practices. Scheduled for March 16, 2024, at the Dr. Joseph Warren Robotics Research […]

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