RICHMOND, Texas (RFD News) — Drones are taking on a larger role in agriculture, offering producers a way to work fields without putting heavy equipment directly on crops.
Arthur Erickson, tech developer with Hylio, says drones can help reduce damage caused by traditional equipment moving through fields.
“We’re seeing in some studies 10% to 20% yield loss just from literally running over your crop if you have to go mid or late season with the traditional equipment. Not to mention similar numbers over time, especially for soil compaction.”
Erickson says the same drone platform could eventually carry different technologies, including tools that could target crop problems more precisely.
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