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2024-03-25 Science & Technology

US agriculture industry gears up for futuristic aerial 'drone-swarm' farming after FAA decision

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Posted by Skidmark 2024-03-25 00:00|| || Front Page|| [108 views ] Top

#1 I don’t think its going to play out like this; the drone v. tractor scenario as stated is too simplistic. I do think there will be a shakeup in the airborne spraying industry; replacing manned aircraft, both fixed and rotary winged, with these drones. Programmed to fly precisely within the customer’s boundaries, and no expensive A&P annuals, pilot costs, etc.
Just need a spot to launch/ recover and reload the hopper.
But to replace the tractor? Nothing runs like a Deere.

Posted by USN, Ret. 2024-03-25 10:27|| 2024-03-25 10:27|| Front Page Top

#2 I am not a farmer, but I would think that spreading grass seed after construction or forest fire might be something that could be done by drone.

Posted by Super Hose 2024-03-25 11:47|| 2024-03-25 11:47|| Front Page Top

#3 ^ or prisoners. They like to get out.

We get helicopters and these beautiful acrobats.

Generally 2 weeks later the treeline has turned brown from wind-driven over-spray. Kids, cows, cats, cars...yeah, them too.

Posted by Skidmark 2024-03-25 12:57|| 2024-03-25 12:57|| Front Page Top

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