DRONE TECH

DRONE TECH

Rick Worthington
Rick Worthington
DRONE TECH -

Technology continues to make advances with has helped both farmers and ranchers...And not just in the US, but it's catching on in other nations as well.

Dan Swafford of Virginia Cooperative Extension discusses some promising technology and agricultural uses related to unmanned aerial vehicles...or drones.

Farmers now have a sky-high view like they've never had before. Now they can get a special look at their corn crops like right over here – and that's just the beginning.">

"When the aphids get really bad, you can take your drone and fly it within like four inches of the bean plant and as the drone's hovering there, the pellars open up the beans, and you can see the aphids if it's bad," said joey Brown.

Now, farmers can fly a drone over a field, snap a photo, and quickly count crops.

However, drones aren't perfect. Drone pilots should educate themselves about privacy concerns. Additionally, some farmers say it's only a matter of time before air traffic becomes the norm.

Despite concerns, drones are the new favorite tool for farmers.

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