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1 FUTURE DRIVEN BY TECHNOLOGY UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS HOSTED BY CHAD E. COLBY FEBRUARY 18 TH 2015 How far we have come

2 Growers are demanding MORE from every acre, this along with advances in Precision Technology are fueling the data revolution in Agriculture. Spring Fall The rapid rise of smart phones and tablets have increased the exposure of technology Spring Fall

170 Million in 2014 ring Source www.statista.

3 The rapid rise of smart phones and tablets have increased the exposure of technology iphone Sales: 7 Models 590 Million Million in 2014 ring Source Fall Spring Feeding the Entire World By 2050 we ll need to feed 9 billion Fall Can we do that?

4 Recapture Potential ~ Managing Resources Bu/A 2014 NCGA Record 400 Bu/A + Record 6 Farmers in National Corn Yield Contest Bu/A National Average Yield Potential Pushing YOUR Personal Boundary Don t just check the box! NH3

5 Visible Nitrogen Visible Nitrogen

Pushing YOUR Personal Boundary Don t just check the box!

usages was by Austrians 1862 Balloons were flown in U.S.

War 1965-1973 Drones were used extensively in Vietnam.

1988 Ships could now fly up to 48hrs + As of 2012, the US Air Force

aircraft are UAVs In February 2013, it was reported that UAVs were used by

6 Pushing YOUR Personal Boundary Don t just check the box! NH3 Cover Crops Drones have a long history 1849 One of the first recorded usages was by Austrians 1862 Balloons were flown in U.S. Civil War in st aerial reconnaissance with kites in Spanish-American War Drones were used extensively in Vietnam s Begins the historic rise of the Predator Drone Ships could now fly up to 48hrs + As of 2012, the US Air Force employed 7,494 UAVs, & that means that almost 1 out of 3 US Air Force aircraft are UAVs In February 2013, it was reported that UAVs were used by at least 50 countries, several of which made their own: like; Iran, Israel and China 2015 US military preparing new generation of drones ~ micro drones *Source Wikipedia

Challenges Federal Aviation Administration

agency maintains the world's safest aviation

The FAA first authorized use of unmanned

7 Challenges Federal Aviation Administration Safety is the FAA's top mission, and the agency maintains the world's safest aviation system. The FAA first authorized use of unmanned aircraft in the National Airspace System (NAS) in Hobby or recreational flying doesn't require FAA approval but you must follow safety guidelines.

agriculture Nationally at least 70,000 jobs created in 1st 3 yrs

8 US Economic Significance UAV~ Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles Generate $82 Billion between Majority of activity will be agriculture Nationally at least 70,000 jobs created in 1st 3 yrs Source: March 2013 Association for Unmanned Aerial Systems International Report

9 Benefits to Agriculture Short List, in the Real World Timely Decision Making Data Collection Closely Monitor plant & livestock health. Cost saving due to greater precision of inputs. Much much more. UAS Scouting

10 UAS Scouting ~ Drainage UAS Scouting ~ Visible Nitrogen

11 UAS Scouting ~ Visible Nitrogen UAS Scouting ~ Weather Damage

12 UAS Scouting ~ Weather Damage UAS Scouting ~ Livestock

13 UAS Scouting ~ Livestock UAS Scouting ~ Infrastructure

14 UAS Scouting ~ Infrastructure Yamaha RMax Helicopter (UAS)

15 Yamaha RMax Helicopter (UAS) Yamaha RMax Helicopter (UAS)

Since 1997, have flown more than 2 million hrs.

16 Yamaha RMax Helicopter (UAS) Yamaha RMax Helicopter (UAS) Treat 2.4 million acres of farmland in Japan each year (2013). Since 1997, have flown more than 2 million hrs. Over 2,400 are operating in Japan (2014). RMAX covers about 35% of the country s rice paddies.* *Backed 100% by government

17 The Wild West Current UAS Technology Fixed Wing Quadcopter

18 Fixed Wing Fixed Wing Popular to cover large amounts of acres. Long flight times and better weather management. Easy to use flight software. Extremely reliable Versatile camera bay

19 Quadcopter Good solid systems, for less than $4000! Great starter ship

20 Advanced Imaging Advanced Imaging

21 Beyond Visible Light New Technology ~ 2015 Pushing Boundaries

22 New Technology ~ 2015 Pushing Boundaries New Technology ~ 2015 Pushing Boundaries

23 New Technology ~ 2015 Pushing Boundaries Responsibility Safety is the number one concern. You shall be aware of your surroundings, practice safe flying techniques and conduct NO reckless flying. Further, the operator shall operate UAVs in accordance with all applicable state, federal, and local laws as well. Operator takes all responsibility

gov/uas/ Began in 1936, it s World's largest model aviation association, representing a membership of more than 170,000 from every walk of life, income level and age group. www.

24 Keep Educated, Get Involved. Safety is the FAA's top mission, & the agency maintains the world's safest aviation system. The FAA first authorized use of unmanned aircraft in the National Airspace System in Began in 1936, it s World's largest model aviation association, representing a membership of more than 170,000 from every walk of life, income level and age group. Promote, protect and commercialize the safe operation of UAV s, provide UAV pilot-owners with important flight information and build a National UAV registry of pilots and aircraft. Additionally, UAVSA will provide an electronic system that will protect UAV pilot-owners, the civilian population and private property.

UAV Program. What does it take to have a UAV Program Current Requirements Lemhi County UAV program

UAV Program. What does it take to have a UAV Program Current Requirements Lemhi County UAV program UAV Program UAV Program What does it take to have a UAV Program Current Requirements Lemhi County UAV program What does it take to have a UAV program? Some Very Important Questions to Ask Before What type