Did you know more drones buzz around U.S. airspace than airplanes? This new, albeit disruptive, technology continues to fill the skies. While the vast majority of unmanned aerial vehicles are flown by hobby enthusiasts, more than a handful are showingup on farms and ranches. Some merely go up to count cattle faster or scout crop diseases moreefficiently. Others are getting a heavier workload—taking hundreds of photos and creating complex NDVI or infrared maps that empower farmers to make management decisions on the fly.
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