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• Measure crop height to determine if the crops are healthy • Gather data to create topographical maps and models, which are detailed, accurate graphic representations of features of the earth such as crops, roads, mountains, and rivers • Crop dust. Drones can now carry tanks of fertilizers (chemicals that help plants grow) and pesticides (chemicals that kill unwanted pests, such as insects) in order to spray, or “dust,” crops. This task can be done with much more precision than if done by a tractor. It also keeps humans from exposure to harmful pesticides.

Adronepilot preparesadrone that will conduct aerial surveillance over flooded farm fields.

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