Sphere Drones gains Broad Area approval from CASA
Beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) approval allows Sphere Drones to conduct faster and more flexible scalable drone operations Sphere Drones has been approved by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) under the Broad Area BVLOS Self-Assessment framework, marking a major milestone for Australia’s drone industry and reinforcing Sphere’s position as a leader in scalable, real-world BVLOS operations. The […]
Hi-tech drones have sensors built to deliver better crop data
GRDC invests a further $4.5 million to prove how a drone loaded with phenotyping technology can aid in crop growth and establish Not every grower dreams of introducing drones into their cropping system, but a recent $4.5 million investment in high-tech crop measuring equipment and infrastructure is expected to show how researchers can improve crops […]
Growers given more reasons to own a drone for remote crop monitoring
A sensor system developed for drones can switch between edge detection and detailed infrared imaging to tell growers everything they need Development is well underway to fit a compact, lightweight sensor system with infrared imaging capabilities to a drone for remote crop monitoring and help growers get an overall better view of their crop’s progress. […]
Guardian drone first to begin large scale on-farm operations
Guardian Agriculture applies its SC1 drone to become the first eVTOL authorised to operate on farms in US airspace For many, they are looking at a drone, but the farm industry has determined these flying creatures will now be termed electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) systems. Part of an estimated global commercial agriculture segment […]
Drone capabilities in farming shine at CDU Katherine Open Day
Remote regions of the Northern Territory are proving ideal for visual drone activity to cover a wide sparse of ground quickly The sky was the limit at the Crossroads of the North where Charles Darwin University (CDU) demonstrated its burgeoning capabilities in drone education, training and research at the CDU Katherine Rural Campus Open Day. […]
DJI AGRAS T40 is the aerial solution for precise and safe spraying
DJI the world leader in drone technology has extended its reach further with a bigger and better spraying drone the AGRAS T40 and it’s available now DJI has extended its lead in the spraying drone market with the release of the AGRAS T40 which is capable of carrying 40 litres of liquid or up to […]
Rise of the Drones as latest model releases reduce costs
We talk to a veteran drone operator contractor that has been there from the very start to see where the latest technology is heading If you want to know something about a start-up industry, go to the operator that has lived and breathed the pitfalls and triumphs from the very beginning. We did just that […]
Weedetect Billbery camera detection system a perfect fit for a Goldacres G6 Series 2 sprayer
Test results showed clearly how chemical costs could be slashed with the camera mounted Weedetect Billbery detection system on a Goldacres G6 S2 sprayer Goldacres has completed test runs at the Ag Grow Agronomy & Research Day in Griffith NSW where they dazzled growers as they showcased their latest highly effective Spot Spraying technology. Precision […]
DJI drones on the rise for farm applications
Smart drones lower precision agriculture costs for Aussie farmers as latest release models increase product capacity Aerial drone technology is set to change the way we farm and is already returning real time benefits to growers in the $45 billion a year crop production industry by delivering a cost-effective way to add precise water and […]
Are you clear for takeoff? It’s drone registration time
Farmers who are still flying unregistered drones risk fines of up to $11,000. As of January 28 drones must be registered as part of federal legislation to increase the regulatory safety and operating framework around Australia’s booming unmanned aircraft sector. While farmers who operate drones up to 25 kilograms over their own land (including leased […]