Mike Pearson says drones have been around for 40 years now. The first one was a crop duster built by Yamaha in 1989.
However, technology has drastically improved since that first drone.
Now, chips and technology mean drones are most often used for imagery. The drones send back photos of storm damage in fields and infrared technology help farmers distinguish areas in fields that are lacking nutrients.
Battery capability improvements are forcing drones into the next frontier of spraying.
In fact, the FAA has approved the use of the Pelican spray drone. It weighs 1,100 pounds and can carry 70…
