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Drones Expand Their Role on the Farm

Published September 20, 2026

Agricultural drones are becoming more than a crop-scouting tool, with newer models capable of handling spraying, spreading fertilizer and mapping. Frontier Precision showcased that technology at the Big Iron Farm Show, including the XAG P150 Max application drone. “We offer…

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Badland Batteries Invests in Domestic Drone Battery Production

Published July 30, 2026

Badland Batteries, a Fargo company owned by Packet Digital, is expanding domestic production of high-performance drone batteries. Marketing Representative Matt Sather said construction is underway on a third facility dedicated to battery cell manufacturing. "When it's finished, we'll be the…

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Drones Making Help Make Every Fertilizer Dollar Count

Published July 11, 2026

With fertilizer prices remaining high, drone technology is giving farmers another tool to improve nutrient efficiency. Helio CEO and co-founder Arthur Erickson said drones allow farmers to apply fertilizer precisely where it is needed. "You can identify nutrient-deficient areas and…

Unmanned Aerial Application Finds Niche in Crop Protection

Published June 5, 2026

Unmanned aerial application continues to gain traction in North Dakota after first emerging in the state in 2022. NDSU Extension Ag Technology and Grain Specialist Rob Priox said drones can provide access to areas that are difficult for traditional aircraft. Drones…

A Milestone for ND Drone Sector

Published April 16, 2026

North Dakota is the first state to have access to FAA radar data to support drone operations. The State of North Dakota reports that the Vantis network will result in safer, more efficient drone operations for many sectors, including precision…

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GPS and Drones Boost Farming Efficiency

Published December 23, 2025

At the Carrington Research Center during Central Dakota Ag Day, Grand Farm Technical Advisor Noel Anderson highlighted how robotics and precision technology are transforming farming. GPS-enabled autonomous equipment is now accurate to 2.5 centimeters, allowing farmers to use “as planted”…

Change Coming for Beyond Visual Line of Sight Rule

Published August 7, 2025

A new rule for drone users has been proposed. It would eliminate the direct line-of-sight requirements. Currently, drone operators must get individual waivers or exemptions to use their drones without a visual line-of-sight. Those waivers were approved through a lengthy…

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$300K Grant Funds ND Drone Project for Weed Detection

Published July 23, 2025

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced a $300,000 grant for drone detection of noxious weeds, focusing on sugarbeet and soybean fields in five North Dakota counties during the 2025–2026 seasons. Led by Grand Farm, the project aims to…

Restrictions Sought for Unauthorized Drone Surveillance on Farms

Published January 24, 2025

One of the bills on the table in North Dakota Legislature is House Bill 1429 which would restrict and penalize drone aircraft from flying over homesteads and farmland in the state. NDFB Director of Public Policy Pete Hannebut spoke in…

NDSU Project Uses AI and Drones for Weed Control

Published October 11, 2024

A collaborative project between NDSU researchers and drone companies is exploring the possibility of detecting and identifying harmful weeds in fields. "Palmer Amaranth is a very damaging weed that can grow three-to-six inches per day and can spread up to…

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Drones Expand Their Role on the Farm

Badland Batteries Invests in Domestic Drone Battery Production

Drones Making Help Make Every Fertilizer Dollar Count

Unmanned Aerial Application Finds Niche in Crop Protection

A Milestone for ND Drone Sector

GPS and Drones Boost Farming Efficiency

Change Coming for Beyond Visual Line of Sight Rule

$300K Grant Funds ND Drone Project for Weed Detection

Restrictions Sought for Unauthorized Drone Surveillance on Farms

NDSU Project Uses AI and Drones for Weed Control

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