Rotor & Wing Magazine :: Fighting the Flames. Fighting the Flames Helicopters and the equipment they support are an invaluable component to aerial firefighting. By Mark Robins The use of helicopters to drop fire retardant, foam or water to suppress wildfires is an essential firefighting tool. Their speed, mobility and […]
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Machinery Show Drone Technology: A great video that highlights the prominent direction of Agriculture and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. (UAV) The need for farmers to pinpoint areas of distress to a crop is essential to not only the sustainability of their crops or their own lives, but the lives of our growing population. The video posted
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Idea of the Week: The Drone Economy : The New Yorker. When it comes to drones, many people think of targeted killings in faraway countries. (We’ve written about this subject extensively in the magazine and on newyorker.com.) However, the use of drones for a range of purposes here at home is on the horizon. A
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With the increased need for food globally, farmers and the USDA are looking into all options to successfully produce more from each crop planted. Are drones the answer to finding disease and damage faster? Will they allow farmers to work more efficiently allowing for a quicker response to eradicate pests and disease to save crops?
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