By Blake Jackson
The University of Missouri Extension will host a comprehensive, hands-on drone training event for agricultural use on Tuesday, August 5, at the MU Graves-Chapple Extension and Education Center in Fairfax, Missouri.
The full-day workshop will introduce participants to the various types of drones used in agriculture and outline what is required for remote pilots to operate them.
MU Extension experts will highlight the features and applications of both small drones and large utility drones typically used for spraying or spreading materials.
The training will also include examples of how entrepreneurs can integrate drone technology into their agricultural operations.
The day begins with classroom discussions and presentations in the morning, followed by a catered lunch at noon. In the afternoon, participants will take part in field demonstrations, where they’ll learn manual flight techniques for both small and large drones. They will also receive training in autonomous flight planning, imaging, and the application of materials via drones.
“By the end of the day, attendees should have a firm grasp on the many ways drones can be used in Missouri agriculture, the licensing and certifications required to pilot these technologies, basics of aircraft performance, weather and safety considerations, imaging and mapping tools, calibrating sprayer and spreader functions on utility drones, and manual flight controls for these aircraft,” said MU Extension agronomist Rusty Lee.
Participants must pre-register by August 1. For more information, contact Caleb O’Neal at onealc@missouri.edu or 417-466-2148.
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