Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in Agriculture Learning Network

Project information
Welcome to the Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Agriculture Learning Network! “Providing objective, research-based information on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to Agriculture and Natural Resource youth and adult stakeholders in a timely manner” Unmanned aircraft systems represent a relatively new technology that offer a wide range of opportunities for agriculture. In fact, most projections indicate that the largest single market for UAS will be in support of agriculture. Unmanned aircraft systems have the potential to make significant contributions to sustainable agriculture and secure food production. Initially this will be accomplished through near real-time data collection for enhanced awareness of complex agricultural systems and associated decision-making, leading eventually to active intervention by UAS as needs arise within the agricultural system. At the same, time there is a great deal of uncertainty about this emerging technology, especially as it relates to agriculture. There is a lot of confusing and conflicting information, combined with new terminology and concepts that will need to be mastered to achieve success in this emerging area. These opportunities and challenges have been recognized by eXtension, and a new Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in Agriculture Learning Network has been established to deliver knowledge-based information for those interested in agricultural applications.
Project results: 
The Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Agriculture Learning Network is developing a series of webinars through April, 2016 to update and educate Extension professionals and others seeking to learn more about innovative uses of UAS for agricultural applications. http://www.learnuasag.org/webinar-series/
Project partners: 
—Dr. Wayne Woldt – University of Nebraska, Lincoln – Project Lead
—Dr Jim Robbins, University of Arkansas
—Dr Dharmendra Saraswat, Purdue University
—Victor Villegas, Oregon State University
—Dennis Hinkamp, Utah State University Extension
—Susan Buffler – Community Project Manager
Contact
Contact person: 
Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Agriculture Learning Network
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Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Agriculture Learning Network
Funding
Funding agency: 
National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture