Drones are a tool that can help with cover crop planting in still-growing corn and soybeans.
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Video: Drones a tool for earlier cover crop planting
The first of a three-year project has found more biomass from earlier drone broadcasting of seed
New DJI Agras T100 spray drone doubles carrying capacity
DJI Agras T100 drone took to the air at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
Green Aero Tech demonstrates the DJI Agras T100, a 100-litre capacity spray drone, at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2025 in Woodstock, Ontario.
Strong engagement from farmers and politicians at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2025
Show director says the 2025 show is the smoothest he’s ever seen
A recap of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2025, from Show Director Rob O’Connor
New uses for agriculture drones and their data
Operators are measuring everything from methane to feed bunks
Operators are measuring everything from methane to feed bunks as uses expand for agriculture drones. TerraNova UAV talked about new uses at the London Farm Show 2025.
Crop Production Show 2025: Spray drone research continues
While the use of spray drones for chemical application is still illegal in Canada, research on how to use them efficiently and effectively is ongoing.
U.S. lawmakers want risks posed by Chinese agriculture drones addressed
Reuters – A dozen U.S. lawmakers on Friday urged the Biden administration to address the use of Chinese manufactured agriculture drones, saying their use on American farms poses national security […] Read more
Spray drones just waiting to go
Interest in drones to deliver fertilizer, seed and sprays continues to grow, but regulatory hurdles remain
There have been few technologies in waiting with as much pent-up interest as agricultural drones. The unmanned flying machines started out as data gatherers, scouting crops and sensing from above, […] Read more
From AIM: Expect a year of drone drama
Spray regulations haven't kept up with drone advancements.
Paraglider powers a new kind of sprayer
The Stratus AirSprayer is different than the quadcopters and fixed-wing UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) typically associated with ag drones. Essentially, it’s a powered paraglider — one that can carry heavier loads and stay aloft much longer than conventional drones.
Herbicide approved for industrial use by drone
Canada’s Pest Management Review Agency approved Garlon XRT herbicide, the first industrial vegetation product with drone application on the label.