An ag technology specialist says drone technologies will be more readily available for commercial agriculture this year because of new regulations from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Chad Colby with Colby Ag Tech tells Brownfield the FAA has simplified the process to become a registered drone operator and the technology is becoming more affordable. “You can buy a great drone today for a couple thousand dollars that is amazing and three or four years ago it might have cost you $10,000 and not have the same technologies.”
He says one of the best returns on the investment is more balance for family time.
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