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Federal rules tightened for recreational drone use

Citing recent “reckless use of drones that is putting the safety of Canadians at risk,” the federal government has set up new temporary rules limiting where and when drones can be flown for the heck of it. Transport Minister Marc Garneau on Thursday announced an interim order with new rules for the recreational operation of

An unmanned aerial vehicle is used to check a wheat crop.

Crops

Is a drone right for your farm?

Uses can include evaluating plant stands, crop scouting and locating and counting livestock

By Cheryl J. Wachenheim March 8, 2017

Along with my agribusiness class, I watched, in considerable awe, the beautiful video images of the fields and facilities of a local seed company as they were projected on the classroom screen. The soundless video showed crystal-clear footage taken from an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), also called a drone. Two decades previously, my family received

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles offer great promise, but aren’t going to replace old-fashioned scouting just yet.

Crops

Boots on the ground must support scouting technology

The existing technology can detect variation in a field, but not why that variation exists

By Angela Lovell December 29, 2016

There’s no shortage of technology available to help researchers, agronomists, and farmers scout their fields. From satellite imagery and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or drones) to smartphone apps, there are plenty of tools out there. Just don’t expect them to replace boots on the ground any time soon. The limitation of current remote-sensing technology, such

M3 Aerial’s fixed-wing AgEagle RX60 UAV.

Livestock

Supporting boots on the ground with an eye in the sky

Manitoba Forage and Grasslands Association looks to complement its  Green Gold central testing program with drone data

By Jennifer Paige June 21, 2016

After 20 years of relying on clipping samples for its Green Gold program, Manitoba Forage and Grasslands Association (MFGA) is bringing in the air force. It’s recently begun investigating the addition of drone imagery to predict the optimum window to harvest alfalfa. “We are continuing to grow our Green Gold program in all ways possible,”

Country Crossroads

VIDEO: Domain of the Prairies

By Shannon VanRaes April 21, 2016

Experience a birds-eye view of the former Manitoba Grain Pool elevator in the Rural Municipality of Macdonald, now used for private grain storage.

Manitoba Potato Production Days hosted a panel discussion on drones in Brandon on January 27. Dr. Ian MacRae (l to r), professor and extension entomologist at the University of Minnesota, Craig Linde, diversification specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, Trevor Thornton, president of Crop Care Consulting, Darren White, agronomist with Delta Ag Services.

Crops, Local news

Discussing drones

A panel of industry experts sheds some light on the drone  landscape for producers interested in investing in the equipment

By Jennifer Paige February 17, 2016

Interested in diving into the world of drones? Start small, a panel of agronomists told farmers attending Manitoba Potato Production Days Jan. 27. “I would suggest starting with a small piece of equipment,” said Trevor Thornton, president of Crop Care Consulting. “A lot of guys want something that they can keep in their truck and

Crops, News

Drone regulations coming

Farmers will need an operating permit

By Alex Binkley January 21, 2016

Farmers and other commercial users of drones should begin now to secure the required Transport Canada authorization for operating the unmanned air vehicles they use for scouting fields, crops and livestock. Drone licensing has become a hot ticket item in recent months because of the growing recreational interest in flying the units, said Natasha Gauthier,

Alpha Technologies Inc.’s pilots have more than 20 years’ experience flying drones and are looking to provide surveillance services for Manitoba producers.

Crops, Local news

Simplifying producer access to drone data

A Winnipeg technology company will soon be offering drone surveillance services

By Jennifer Paige December 16, 2015

So you want to utilize drone technology on your operation but aren’t sure where to start? A Winnipeg tech company may have an option for you. Alpha Technologies is looking to offer unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) surveillance services. “What we are working on is offering very accurate ground assessment as far as altitude, height and

U.S. officials say they now get reports every day of “potentially unsafe” drone operations, such as over wildfires, near airports and over major sports events.

Crops, News

U.S. consulting on registration for aerial drones

Canada plans a registration process for light unmanned aircraft next year

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff November 3, 2015

U.S. federal transportation and aviation officials are at the drawing board on a registration process for unmanned aircraft systems, more popularly known as drones. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) administrator Michael Huerta on Oct. 19 announced they will set up a task force to develop recommendations for such a process and

Crops, Local news

KAP doesn’t want new UAV regs to unnecessarily ground farmers

Dan Mazier agrees safety is important, but in wide-open rural areas Transport Canada’s  regulations need to be flexible enough to reflect the reduced risk of flight mishaps

By Allan Dawson September 15, 2015

Unmanned air vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones, need regulation to ensure safety but the rules shouldn’t be so onerous as to prevent farmers from flying them, says Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) president Dan Mazier “KAP would like dialogue before they (Transport Canada) make regulations,” Mazier said in an interview Sept. 3. “If they are

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Tag Archives drones

Federal rules tightened for recreational drone use

Is a drone right for your farm?

Boots on the ground must support scouting technology

Supporting boots on the ground with an eye in the sky

VIDEO: Domain of the Prairies

Discussing drones

Drone regulations coming

Simplifying producer access to drone data

U.S. consulting on registration for aerial drones

KAP doesn’t want new UAV regs to unnecessarily ground farmers

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