DJI has launched three new drones in the Agras series, aimed at enhancing agricultural efficiency with advanced AI and AR capabilities.

Fieldwork Robotics partners with Burro to enhance autonomous harvesting solutions amid labor challenges in agriculture.

Rotor Technologies and AG-NAV Inc. have partnered to enhance aerial applications with the Sprayhawk drone using precision navigation systems.

The funding will drive FarmDroid’s global expansion as it brings its sustainable farming solutions to both organic and conventional open-field operations.

Carbon Robotics raises $70 million to expand production of its LaserWeeder, a high-tech tool using lasers to tackle weeds with precision, promising to revolutionize sustainable farming practices.

SharpShooter Implement teams up with Verdant Robotics to deliver AI-driven precision weed management, aiming to transform sustainable farming practices with advanced targeting capabilities.

This acquisition represents a strategic move by Kubota to accelerate innovation in specialty crop farming, a sector that has lagged behind in the adoption of automation and digitization compared to row crop farming.

This AI-enabled marvel promises to revolutionize berry harvesting by matching the speed and quality of human pickers while offering growers a predictable cost per berry

The Airtruck and Sprayhawk, both modeled after the Robinson R44 helicopter, are officially the largest civilian drones you can buy, each tipping the scales at a hefty 2,500 pounds max takeoff weight.

Heinen Brothers will integrate the Pelican Spray into their fleet, enhancing their agricultural operations across the Midwest, South, and Western United States through advanced automation.

The approval allows Rantizo service hub operators to swarm up to three drones over 55 pounds without the need for a visual observer.

The company is now poised to enhance its commercial sales operations, broaden its distribution networks, and advance its robotic rock management systems.

These additions to the Agras line are set to enhance farming efficiency across scales, from small family farms to large agricultural operations.

The software is aimed at simplifying the creation of work orders, generating product usage reports, and producing comprehensive As Applied and As Covered Maps, thereby addressing some of the most pressing challenges faced by spray drone operators in the field.

This marks the first time a company in the United States has received such approval, enabling Hylio to operate up to three heavy-duty drones simultaneously by a single pilot, without a visual observer, even at night.

The company recently commenced the deployment of its advanced eVTOL aircraft for agricultural spraying in California's Salinas Valley, marking a significant advancement in sustainable farming practices.

The R550X, based on the proven Robinson R44 Raven II, is engineered to carry heavy loads of up to 1,200 lbs or 550 kg.

This move is in line with CNH's commitment to fostering the development of smart harvesting technologies

The capital infusion will be directed towards hastening Bonsai Robotics' product development, bolstering its workforce, and enhancing sales and marketing initiatives.

The company's primary objective is to cultivate a service network that employs automation within the agricultural sector, beginning with drone spray services.

This marks a crucial progression for the company and follows closely behind the initial round of investments obtained in the summer of 2023.

The subsidy is part of an Agricultural Mechanization Scheme by the state, envisioned to alleviate labor shortages and amplify crop yield

Prospr is a multi-use, hybrid vehicle which can accommodate several interchangeable tools, tailored to different agricultural needs, such as newly launched tower sprayers ideal for grapes, apples, or other tree crops

Terra Drone has subsequently founded Terra Drone Agri, a new entity focusing mainly on servicing palm plantations.