2017
Precision Drone Technology for Improved Crop Yield, Input and Environmental Impact
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Contributor/Checkoff:
Maryland Soybean Board
Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
Field management Nutrient managementSoil healthTillageYield trials
Parent Project:
This is the first year of this project.
Lead Principal Investigator:
Carl Wise, Precision Ag UAS Technology
Co-Principal Investigators:
Project Code:
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
Maryland Soybean Board
$3,700
Institution Funded:
Precision Ag UAS Technology
$3,700
Brief Project Summary:

Drones are a new tool for crop farming and are expected to have a significant impact on the industry. Drone sensors and algorithms are expected to provide quick, inexpensive analysis of crop health throughout the growing season. Besides crop scouting, seedling and weed analysis is being done today with good results. Larger spray drones use location information along with spray settings to set up the spray application. This project demonstrates drone-based spot spraying capability that will improve crop productivity through better yield and economical weed control. The measurable results will be a demonstration of drone weed detection with precision location and area, and a simulation of automated drone spray application.

Key Benefactors:
farmers, agronomists, Extension agents

Information And Results
Final Project Results

The United Soybean Research Retention policy will display final reports with the project once completed but working files will be purged after three years. And financial information after seven years. All pertinent information is in the final report or if you want more information, please contact the project lead at your state soybean organization or principal investigator listed on the project.