Mapping with Drones for Precision Agriculture
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With increasingly more potential benefits from the use of drones in agriculture and the availability of drones designed especially for agricultural applications, it is important for Small Farmers to understand the basic introduction to drones in agriculture. These applications can readily facilitate information through aerial photography and maps that can help to make decisions to improve yields and lower operational costs.
Leonel Castillo, UAS-FAA Drone Pilot, will introduce the concept of precision agriculture by means of drone applications such as map interpretation and utilization and how to detect for soil conditions and plant health. Participants will also learn about drone options, such as precision spray applications of inputs for nutrition and pest control, that can cover areas difficult to access by hand, tractor, or conventional aircraft applications which are costly and more difficult to mobilize.
SPACE IS LIMITED TO 15 PARTICIPANTS.
For more information, contact Leonel Castillo at (804) 731-0230 or lcastillo@vsu.edu.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ATTENDING THIS PROGRAM DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) will follow all current CDC guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 during this program. Additionally, all VCE employees and members of the public attending a VCE public program are required to: 1) wear a face shield or mask over their nose and mouth, 2) stay a minimum of six feet away from others, 3) wash or disinfect their hands frequently, and 4) stay home if they or anyone close to them have experienced any COVID-19 symptoms any time two weeks prior to the program or if they have been knowingly exposed to someone with COVID-19 two weeks prior to the program.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.