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Ag-Bee LLC is an agriculture spraying company founded five years ago by Briana Layfield. Its home base is in Temecula, California. Several weeks ago, I enjoyed hanging out with Briana and their chief pilot and operation manager, Nate Nouwels. Nate had just finished uploading a firmware update on their XAG P100. This prompted testing at their regular testing field to ensure everything was in order before going on the road. So, I got to see firsthand how this huge drone takes flight! I took all my media with my cell phone. There was a lot of wind, so my Mavic and Sony camera sadly stayed in the car. Ag-Bee's operations span across the diverse agricultural crops of California, a state that cultivates food all year round. They spray more than food crops and are involved in such missions as fire abatement and mosquito control. The P100 is a versatile piece of equipment weighing approximately 100 pounds without any payload. It can accommodate a container designed for either a granular or a liquid payload. The liquid container has a capacity of up to 50L (13.2 gallons), while the granular container can hold a volume of 80L (21.1 gallons). Each container is fairly easily interchangeable. The P100 has a top speed of about 30mph. While the specs provide the limit of the agriculture drone, it's important to note that the mission parameters are influenced by many factors. These include the terrain, weather, wind speed, the type, and the concentration of what you are spraying, among others. I will be putting the finishing touch on my interview with Briana Layfield to give a better sense of their use of spraying drones and their journey to today’s successful company. #agbee #agbeespray #agriculturedrone #agriculture #sustainableagriculture #pegasusroboticsinc #xag_official #agriculturesprayingdrone #sustainablefarming #precisionagriculture #advancingagriculture #xag #xagp100pro #agdrone #spraying

The #electrification of farming equipment has started with #drones. Currently, nearly 100% of #American farms already use drones to gather information on crop health during the season. It used to be that a subset of farms could afford aerial overflights by fixed wind or helicopter crop survey services - but efficient electric tools are surveying (and #farming) more affordable than ever. READ MORE: https://ow.ly/iJ7i50Qm1cz #ElectrificationOfFarming #DronesInAgriculture #CropHealth #PrecisionFarming #FarmTech #AgriculturalInnovation #FarmingEquipment #SmartFarming #SustainableAgriculture #FarmingTechnology

🚁 **Advancing Precision Agriculture with Drone Weed Mapping** 🌱 **Drone Weed Mapping** represents a significant leap forward in precision agriculture, integrating drone technology with AI to deliver highly accurate weed detection and mapping. This innovative approach enhances decision-making in weed control, allowing for more targeted interventions, reduced herbicide use, and improved crop health. 🌾 **Key Benefits**: - 🎯 **Precision Application**: Drones precisely map weed distribution, enabling localized and efficient herbicide application, reducing both cost and environmental impact. - ⏳ **Time Efficiency**: Drone technology provides rapid coverage of large areas, significantly reducing labor and operational time. - 🌍 **Environmental Sustainability**: By minimizing chemical use, this method supports sustainable agricultural practices and promotes environmental stewardship. To explore the full potential of this technology and its impact on modern farming, read our comprehensive blog:  https://lnkd.in/dtrp9qND 💻 #AgriTech #DroneInnovation #PrecisionAgriculture #SustainableFarming #WeedControlResearch #EnvironmentalConservation #saiwa #sairone

DJI Terra for Spot Spraying Prior to Integrated Aerial Precision , the closest I've been to Agriculture was Secondary school and it was so because it was an elective, and also an alternative to Food and Nutrition which didn't interest me. Another time was in 200level in school but it doesn't count because I suffered more than I learned. Since my new role, I've become more familiar with crop terms and a few processes that help optimize the day to day farm work that we know. One of them is the use of big sprayer drones to spray insecticides to ward off pests or even to spray seeds for planting. This is a huge relief from the normal knapsack spraying. The interesting part for me of course is analysis using different indices (NDVI, GLI, OSAVI etc). These will better inform on the state of the farm and infer the right chemicals to use pertaining to the needs of the farm at that moment. The app helps to create flight plans that guide the drones to specific parts of the farm either to increase farm yield or reduce pests. Analysis can be done from time to time with data captured in form of a time series for monitoring purposes. You have to see that what you're doing is working and if it's not, analysis will expose that. Overall, It's a big learning curve, one that I'm happy to be on and at the same time getting the support I need. #dronemapping #djiagriculture #geospatialanalysis

The #electrification of farming equipment has started with #drones. Currently, nearly 100% of #American farms already use drones to gather information on crop health during the season. It used to be that a subset of farms could afford aerial overflights by fixed wind or helicopter crop survey services - but efficient electric tools are surveying (and #farming) more affordable than ever. READ MORE: https://ow.ly/zBwp50Qm1cA #ElectrificationOfFarming #DronesInAgriculture #CropHealth #PrecisionFarming #FarmTech #AgriculturalInnovation #FarmingEquipment #SmartFarming #SustainableAgriculture #FarmingTechnology

AI powered agriculture is here.

🚁🌿 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 🌿🚁 Excited to share this video captured by our DJI Mavic 3 Multispectral drone, showcasing its remarkable capabilities in pest scouting! 📹✨ 🔍 𝐏𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Witness how our state-of-the-art drone technology is used to identify Red Cotton Bugs in the fields of Sindh, Pakistan. The detailed footage demonstrates the precision and efficiency of modern pest management. 🌾 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬: 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠: The DJI Mavic 3 Multispectral provides advanced imaging to detect pest infestations early, ensuring timely and targeted interventions. 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: By integrating this technology, we can monitor crop health in real-time, leading to more informed and effective agricultural practices. 🌍 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: Embracing drone technology in agriculture is a game-changer, helping farmers make data-driven decisions to protect and enhance their crops. Join us as we lead the way in revolutionizing farming practices! #Agriculture #DroneTechnology #PestScouting #DJIMavic3 #MultispectralImaging #CropManagement #SustainableFarming #Innovation Agrilift Abid Ilyas Dar

Through specialized instruction, participants delve into the intricacies of drone operation, mastering precision application techniques that optimize crop health while minimizing environmental impact. From understanding airspace regulations to honing skills in remote sensing technology, this training equips individuals with the expertise to navigate the skies with efficiency and precision. With drones revolutionizing modern farming, this training paves the way for a sustainable and innovative approach to crop management, ensuring a brighter future for agriculture. #Precision #Drone #Training #Agriculture #AgTech #CropSpraying #PrecisionFarming #RemoteSensing #DroneTech #Agribusiness #FarmTech #UAVTraining #PrecisionAg #AerialSpraying #AgInnovation #SmartFarming #DroneSkills #CropManagement #SustainableAg #FutureFarming

#Robots inspecting #crops and producing #3DImages to identify the specific needs of each plant -- not #sciencefiction but #reality at #UniversityofExcellenceBonn. Watch this video -- it's really impressive!