A Transformative Year for Agricultural Drone Technology

AgriBusiness Global Staff By AgriBusiness Global Staff|11 December 2024

Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and drones are transforming agriculture in 2024 with advancements in swarm operations, nighttime applications, and AI integration. Recent FAA approvals allow heavy-lift UAS to swarm, enabling one operator to manage multiple drones and treat up to 150 acres per hour. This was the focus of a recent article by Hylio CEO Arthur Erickson in AgriBusiness Global DIRECT.

Night flying boosts productivity by reducing evaporation and drift. Innovations in hydrogen and hybrid power systems are extending payload capacities and endurance. UAS technology is rapidly evolving, offering a future of larger, more autonomous aircraft reshaping farming. Explore these breakthroughs in the latest AgriBusiness Global DIRECT! 

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