Challenges and Opportunities for Spray Drones in Agriculture

December 2024 | 25 min., 9 sec.
by Daniel Martin
USDA
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Summary

This presentation discusses spray drone techology applications in agriculture. Technological and regulatory challenges are described, as well as opportunities and benefits.

About the Presenter

Daniel MartinDaniel Martin is a Research Agricultural Engineer with the USDA-ARS Aerial Application Technology Research Unit and has over 30 years of training and experience in aerial spray application technologies for precision agriculture. He has authored/coauthored over 50 journal articles and has given over 100 technical presentations at regional, national, and international forums. He has held various leadership positions in professional societies and is recognized as a leading authority in manned and unmanned aerial application systems for precision agriculture and pest management.


Contact Information:
Email: dan.martin@usda.gov

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