How to get started with a drone to monitor crops

摘要

Aerial imaging of fields with drones is increasingly common and astechnology costs fall, more farmers are choosing to buy their own kit.Paul Spackman looks at how to get started with drones and use them safely.Drone technology has advanced dramatically in recent years, becoming more sophisticated, generating detailed images of crops and, more importandy for farmers, affordable.The choice is endless, from basic off-the-shelf drones costing ￡30-￡100 to high-end models that will set you back thousands.But with so much choice, deciding whether it is worth buying one for your farm business is far from straightforward.