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
Precision Agriculture
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
John Deere Acquires Sentera to Expand Aerial Scouting Capabilities
Acquisition Aims to Boost Data-Driven Decision Making for Farmers Through Drone Imagery and Integrated Platforms John Deere has announced the acquisition of Sentera, a Minnesota-based provider of remote imagery solutions for agriculture. The move is set to enhance John Deere’s precision agriculture tools by integrating high-resolution drone imagery into its existing digital … [Read more...] about John Deere Acquires Sentera to Expand Aerial Scouting Capabilities
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
New Japanese Agriculture Spray Drone: 1.5 Hectares on 1 Battery
New 15L spray drone features enhanced waterproofing, AI-powered autonomy, and expanded coverage for Japanese farms by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Japanese domestic drone developer Mazex Corporation, headquartered in Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture, recently … [Read more...] about New Japanese Agriculture Spray Drone: 1.5 Hectares on 1 Battery
