What role for drones in future agriculture ?

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Drones have come a long way since their inception and have found applications in various industries. Agriculture, in particular, is one industry that has found tremendous benefit from using drones. These unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have proven to be valuable assets in modern farming practices, offering a host of advantages to farmers.

Walmart’s drones now deliver in seven Member States

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Walmart’s drone delivery program is expanding nicely. According to the company, shoppers in seven US states – Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Utah and Virginia – now have the option. The option is available between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. for $4. For this money, a customer-ordered package weighing up to 10 pounds (4.5 kg) will arrive at the address within a half hour. This delivery limit, by the way, covers the vast majority of items typically purchased for small purchases.

Drones could help weather forecasting

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A drone with a wind sensor was used to collect weather data in the Sea of Okhotsk in February 2022, with the goal of determining if drones could be a cost-effective method of collecting data in remote locations. The flight was successful and the results were published in the Drones journal.

The European Commission has unveiled a plan to boost the growth of the drone industry within Europe

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Back at the end of November, the European Commission proposed a strategy to define the technical and operational requirements for drones and to promote the growth of the drone market in Europe, with the aim of making the use of drones in emergency services, mapping and surveillance in various industries commonplace in Europe by 2030.