Texas A&M RELLIS Campus provides venue for cutting-edge drone research By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill In the future instead of toiling in the sun, farmers could be sitting in an comfortable office, coordinating fleets of robots, comprising UAVs and terrestrial vehicles, to autonomously perform tasks such as seeding fields and managing crops, thanks to the kind of … [Read more...] about Texas A&M’s RELLIS Campus Drives the Future of Autonomous Systems
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Texas-Based Hylio Scales Up: From Dorm Room to 5,000 Ag Drones a Year
Ag drone company to ramp up output with new Texas plant by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Hylio, which makes large autonomous agricultural drone systems, plans to greatly expand its ability to produce American-made products by opening a new manufacturing plant in Texas in the coming months. In an interview at the recent Xponential 2025 conference in Houston, CEO Arthur … [Read more...] about Texas-Based Hylio Scales Up: From Dorm Room to 5,000 Ag Drones a Year
Ascent AeroSystems and AgEagle Partner to Deliver Advanced Agricultural Drone Solution
RedEdge-P camera to be integrated with Spirit UAV, expanding U.S. drone capabilities for precision agriculture At AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2025, Ascent AeroSystems and AgEagle announced a strategic collaboration to integrate the RedEdge-P™ multispectral camera with Ascent’s rugged Spirit™ UAV. This partnership reflects the growing expansion of options in the U.S.-manufactured drone … [Read more...] about Ascent AeroSystems and AgEagle Partner to Deliver Advanced Agricultural Drone Solution
Agricultural Drones Take Flight: DJI Report Reveals Rapid Industry Growth Despite Persistent Challenges
The global agricultural drone industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with adoption rates soaring as regulatory frameworks mature and technology advances. According to DJI Agriculture's fourth annual Agricultural Drone Industry Insight Report, unveiled at Brazil's Agrishow 2025, agricultural drones have become essential farm equipment worldwide, transforming traditional … [Read more...] about Agricultural Drones Take Flight: DJI Report Reveals Rapid Industry Growth Despite Persistent Challenges
3F Oil Palm Uses Drones to Improve Palm Plantation Yields in India
Pilot project in Andhra Pradesh surveys over 1,100 hectares to monitor tree health and estimate fruit production 3F Oil Palm Pvt Ltd has completed a major drone survey in Ayyavaram Village, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. This pilot project marks a key step in using drone technology to support palm oil farmers across India. Over three days, drones flew over 800 … [Read more...] about 3F Oil Palm Uses Drones to Improve Palm Plantation Yields in India
