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Drones take farming to new heights
High above the fields of the Morven Sustainability Lab, drones equipped with heat and light sensors are changing what it means to farm smarter.
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Researchers from the University of Virginia, NASA, and the University at Buffalo flew drones equipped with heat and light sensors more than 100 feet (30 m) above crops at the 2,900‑acre (1,170‑hectare) Morven Sustainability Lab. The drones collected data to assess plant health and predict stress and productivity. The project aims to help farmers grow crops more efficiently, faster, and at lower cost. The study was conducted this month at UVA’s research facility.
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