UAV Uses
Name 1 use of a UAV
Pesticides, surveying, military, observing livestock, marketing, etc
Generates lift on the drive by pushing air downward
Propeller
Name one place you cannot legally fly a drone
Airport, national park, higher than 400 ft, when you cannot see, etc
What industry takes up 80% of the drone market?
Agriculture
Which technology is commonly used to provide accurate location data in precision agriculture?
GPS
What does UAV stand for?
Unmanned aerial vehicle
Provides power to all the drone's components.
Battery
Who is the governing body that controls what goes on in U.S. airspace?
FAA
What is the value of the total market for UAVs overall?
$8 billion
What does VRT stand for?
Variable Rate Technology
What are infrared images used for in agriculture?
monitoring crop and animal health by detecting temperature variations
Use to control the drone
Remote controller
When does a drone need to follow regulations based on its weight?
When it is over .52 lb
What types of drones are commonly used in agriculture?
Multirotor drones and fixed-wing
Name an environmental benefit of precision agriculture
Varies
What were UAVs originally used for?
Military
What part on the remote controller controls the direction of the drone?
Control Sticks
Do you need to register your drone with authorities?
Yes
What is the price of a drone for agricultural use?
$15,000-50,000
What is the minimum number of satellites needed to get a 2D GPS location?
3
What year was DJI founded?
2006
What does the RTH Button do?
Return to home
What does PIC stand for?
Pilot in command
What are most agriculture drones used for today?
Crop monitoring
What does GIS stand for?
Geographical Information System