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Drone Use Gains Ground in Eastern SD

Published August 17, 2026

A South Dakota State University study found one in four farmers surveyed are using drones. Researchers surveyed 595 corn and soybean farmers. About 18 percent use drones for crop imagery, while 13 percent use them to apply fertilizer, pesticides or…

AgTech Startup aerialPLOT Relocates to Fargo

Published March 30, 2026

AgTech startup aerialPLOT has moved its headquarters to Fargo to accelerate growth, tap into the region’s strong agricultural innovation ecosystem, and expand its data analytics platform. The new office will support corporate operations, software development, and UAV data collection, while…

ASA: Drone Ban Risks Higher Costs for Farmers

Published December 23, 2025

The American Soybean Association is warning that potential federal restrictions on foreign-manufactured drones could create new challenges for farmers who rely on the technology every day. Drones are a critical precision ag tool, helping producers manage costs, monitor crops, and…

U.S. Bans Chinese Drones, Raising Concerns for Farmers

Published December 23, 2025

U.S. officials have moved to block Chinese-made drones from the American market, citing national security concerns. The Federal Communications Commission has banned new imports and sales of drones and key components from major Chinese manufacturers. The decision does not affect…

U.S.-Made Drones Offer Secure Farming Solutions

Published March 17, 2025

Central UAS Technologies is a U.S.-based drone company that manufactures its drones domestically. Technical Sales Manager Kelly Wittenberg says this makes them a great choice over Chinese-made drones. "That's a big deal because there are certain states and all federal…

Automation Advances Drone Technology

Published January 31, 2025

Drones have become commonplace in agriculture. "We've been at it for about ten years," says Helio CEO and co-founder Arthur Erickson. "In that time, they've gotten bigger, they're going to keep getting bigger." Erickson's goal is to turn drones into…

New FAA Rule Could Make Drones More Ag Friendly

Published April 1, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration has updated a rule that now allows up to three drones over 55 pounds to be operated by one person at a time. The company, Hylio, develops drones for agriculture purposes. Hylio co-founder and CEO Arthur…

Sentera Raises Additional Capital

Published September 6, 2018

The agricultural drone and data analysis software company, Sentera, has raised $14 million in venture capital. That’s on top of $8.5 million in 2016. Sentera is a Minnesota-based tech firm that works with major agriculture companies, like John Deere and…

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Drone Use Gains Ground in Eastern SD

AgTech Startup aerialPLOT Relocates to Fargo

ASA: Drone Ban Risks Higher Costs for Farmers

U.S. Bans Chinese Drones, Raising Concerns for Farmers

U.S.-Made Drones Offer Secure Farming Solutions

Automation Advances Drone Technology

New FAA Rule Could Make Drones More Ag Friendly

Sentera Raises Additional Capital

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