FUTURE DRIVEN BY TECHNOLOGY UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS HOSTED BY CHAD E. COLBY FEBRUARY 18 TH 2015 How far we have come
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
The rapid rise of smart phones and tablets have increased the exposure of technology iphone Sales: 7 Models 590 Million 2007-2014 170 Million in 2014 ring Source www.statista.com Fall Spring Feeding the Entire World By 2050 we ll need to feed 9 billion Fall Can we do that?
Recapture Potential ~ Managing Resources 503.79 Bu/A 2014 NCGA Record 400 Bu/A + Record 6 Farmers in National Corn Yield Contest 2014 154 Bu/A National Average Yield Potential Pushing YOUR Personal Boundary Don t just check the box! NH3
Visible Nitrogen Visible Nitrogen
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 1898 1 st aerial reconnaissance with kites in Spanish-American War 1965-1973 Drones were used extensively in Vietnam. 1980 s Begins the historic rise of the Predator Drone. 1988 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 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 1990. https://www.faa.gov/uas/ Hobby or recreational flying doesn't require FAA approval but you must follow safety guidelines.
US Economic Significance UAV~ Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles Generate $82 Billion between 2015-2025 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
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
UAS Scouting ~ Drainage UAS Scouting ~ Visible Nitrogen
UAS Scouting ~ Visible Nitrogen UAS Scouting ~ Weather Damage
UAS Scouting ~ Weather Damage UAS Scouting ~ Livestock
UAS Scouting ~ Livestock UAS Scouting ~ Infrastructure
UAS Scouting ~ Infrastructure Yamaha RMax Helicopter (UAS)
Yamaha RMax Helicopter (UAS) Yamaha RMax Helicopter (UAS)
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
The Wild West Current UAS Technology Fixed Wing Quadcopter
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
Quadcopter Good solid systems, for less than $4000! Great starter ship
Advanced Imaging Advanced Imaging
Beyond Visible Light New Technology ~ 2015 Pushing Boundaries
New Technology ~ 2015 Pushing Boundaries New Technology ~ 2015 Pushing Boundaries
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
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 1990. http://www.faa.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.modelaircraft.org 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. http://www.uavsa.org