People have used the phrase “drone on and on” for a long time. Webster’s dictionary defines this figure of speech as “to speak for a long time in a dull voice without saying anything interesting.”
People have used the phrase “drone on and on” for a long time. Webster’s dictionary defines this figure of speech as “to speak for a long time in a dull voice without saying anything interesting.”
Yet, in agriculture, drones aren’t dull, at all!
Farmers use drones to be more efficient. Drones help farmers improve yields and stay ahead of problems before they become too big.
Olga Walsh, University of Idaho, is researching the use of drones for fruit trees. Most of the agricultural applications for drones - or, more technically unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) - have been on grain crops like wheat, corn and soy.
Read more at American Society of Agronomy
Image: Photo of an apple orchard from above. Walsh's research found that scans from UAVs could collect data to help farmers with water, fertilizer and other decisions. (Credit: Olga Walsh)
