Agricultural Drones: Why a modern farmer needs a drone
Africa Surveyors Magazine · May-June 2020 Article Source: Read Original
Drone crop spraying demand generates job opportunities
Farmer’s Weekly (South Africa) · 8 Nov 2019 Now that the relevant South African certification structures have given their approval for the commercial use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), more commonly referred to as drones, to apply agricultural chemicals on farms, there is strong nationwide demand for suitably qualified operators to provide these services. This […]
Effective drones well received by farmers
DJI and PACSys are undertaking research and development to integrate crop health and/or management analytics with drone spraying systems to allow for “spot-spraying” applications Published: 06 December 2019 Local sugar cane farmers have responded positively to South Africa’s first licensed crop-spraying drone at a time when the industry is tackling a significantly challenging financial […]
The Future of Farming in SA: Using Technology to Make Farmers Lives Easier
Published: 05 September 2019 Core to the survival of the human race looking forward in to the future, will be our sustained ability to feed ourselves. This thought seems like a far cry from home for those living in the first world, where the abundance of food products on supermarket shelves has never been an […]
e-NUUS: Hommelboere opgelei
Kroonstad, 3 Augustus – Die toekoms van boerdery lê in tegnologie, en Suid-Afrikaanse boere is op die voorpunt daarvan. Hommeltuie word toenemend op plase gebruik, deesdae ook om gewasse te bespuit. Nou bied ‘n maatskappy opleiding aan jong mense om self ‘n voet in die deur te kry in landbou-innovasie.
South Africa’s first licensed crop-spraying drone takes flight – and it could change farming forever
Jay Caboz , Business Insider SA A crop-spraying drone has taken its first legal flight in South Africa. Drones could transform farming in South Africa, as they can spray 100% of field areas under difficult terrain. They can also fly closer, spray more accurately and are more cost efficient than traditional precision applicators. A crop-spraying drone […]
South Africa’s first crop-spraying drones can legally fly from today – saving farmers millions
Jay Caboz , Business Insider SA Crop spraying drones will be showing up to work in South African fields. This is the first time a crop-spraying drone has passed CAA regulations, proving that crop spraying drones can be operated safely and in accordance with the rules when it comes to commercial licences. Drones can […]