I’ve been reading up on how drones are being used in agriculture and natural resources lately. It’s pretty cool how they’re being used to monitor crops, pests, and even water quality. But, from what I understand, there are still some challenges to getting them more widely adopted. Anyone else exploring this for their farms or fields? It seems like there are some cool projects happening, like using drones to check on livestock and even create 3D models of them. Pretty high-tech stuff!
Yeah, drones are being used in a ton of ways now. I heard about using them for pest management in crops. It’s really helpful, especially with labor shortages. Have you seen the research done by Clemson or University of Georgia on this?
@Isan
Yeah, I’ve seen that. It’s crazy how precise they can get with pest control now. They’re even applying treatments directly to affected areas instead of spraying everything.
@Isan
Exactly! It’s a game-changer for reducing chemical use, which is such a big deal now. I think we’re just scratching the surface on how drones can be used like this.
I’m still kinda new to all this. How do drones actually monitor things like water stress in plants? I get the basics, but not sure about the specifics.
Cody said:
I’m still kinda new to all this. How do drones actually monitor things like water stress in plants? I get the basics, but not sure about the specifics.
Basically, they use sensors to measure how much water is in the plants. If the plant is stressed, it shows up on the drone’s readings, and farmers can use that data to target irrigation where it’s most needed.
Cody said:
I’m still kinda new to all this. How do drones actually monitor things like water stress in plants? I get the basics, but not sure about the specifics.
Ahh, okay. So they’re kind of like remote sensors for the farm? Cool!
This project seems awesome! The ability to scout for pests and diseases without walking the fields sounds like a dream come true. I wonder how much it costs to get started with this tech.
Zola said:
This project seems awesome! The ability to scout for pests and diseases without walking the fields sounds like a dream come true. I wonder how much it costs to get started with this tech.
It definitely makes life easier. I think the initial cost can be high depending on the equipment, but there are grants and support programs to help get started. Plus, it saves so much time in the long run.
Zola said:
This project seems awesome! The ability to scout for pests and diseases without walking the fields sounds like a dream come true. I wonder how much it costs to get started with this tech.
Good to know. Maybe I should look into those grants. Thanks for the heads-up!
I’m not in farming, but the way drones are being used to map out and monitor wildlife is also super interesting. I saw something about creating 3D models of livestock to assess market value. Wild!
Dax said:
I’m not in farming, but the way drones are being used to map out and monitor wildlife is also super interesting. I saw something about creating 3D models of livestock to assess market value. Wild!
Yeah, that’s pretty wild! It’s crazy how far drone tech has come. Imagine being able to track your herd from the sky.
Dax said:
I’m not in farming, but the way drones are being used to map out and monitor wildlife is also super interesting. I saw something about creating 3D models of livestock to assess market value. Wild!
Totally! It would make it so much easier to track them without needing to round them up constantly. I bet ranchers will love this.
I think drones are also being used to monitor water quality in large areas now. That’s pretty useful with the growing need for better water management. Anyone here use them for that?
Reese said:
I think drones are also being used to monitor water quality in large areas now. That’s pretty useful with the growing need for better water management. Anyone here use them for that?
Yeah, I’ve heard about this. It’s really helpful for large-scale water management projects. You can get a lot of data really quickly and make more informed decisions about how to manage the water.
Reese said:
I think drones are also being used to monitor water quality in large areas now. That’s pretty useful with the growing need for better water management. Anyone here use them for that?
I bet it’s way more efficient than traditional methods. I’ll have to look into this more.