Topic 1: Introduction to Drones in Agriculture

2. Early detection and timely prevention

Early detection of any potential problems is critical to any business. Understanding the health of the crop or the condition of the soil of the paddock is a fundamental skill the farmer or farm manager must have. Unlike people, plants can’t tell us when they are not well. With some special tools and creative software, it’s now possible to have drones give the farmer some help.

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