The era of crop dusters might soon be over, thanks to state-of-the-art drones made in Lafayette. DMR Technologies showcased its Field Ranger X-50 ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – In a story Dec. 14 about a growing interest in the use of drones for agriculture, The Associated Press reported erroneously which school’s researchers flew drones this summer ...

Agricultural drone use is rapidly expanding across the globe. China leads in drone manufacturing and farm adoption rates. Drones improve efficiency, safety, and reduce manual labor risks. Experts say ...

The Research and Education Center aims to optimize drone-based spray systems to improve access to effective management of ...

It’s been estimated that agriculture could account for 80% of the commercial drone market, according to the Association of Unmanned Vehicles Systems International (AUVIS). And, it’s no wonder – with ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Just a few years ago, agricultural drones were expensive, small and difficult to use, ...