This course will offer an introduction to Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) used in precision agriculture. This course will focus on hands-on learning of hardware and software on the college farm, discussion on related topics and ideas, and federal licensing requirements.
Precision agriculture is a growing industry that can save both time and money for the agricultural community. UAS operations offer the potential for higher crop yields, more precise application of treatments, early detection of crop health issues, and increased revenues. This course reviews the current state and future potential of UAS in precision agriculture. This course will fulfill requirements for the Agriculture Technology/Mechanics AAS degree.
Course objectives will be accomplished by providing students with the following learning experiences: Describe the importance and current state of precision agriculture; Identify how UAS technology can be applied to precision agriculture tasks; Determine the commercial viability of UAS applications in precision agriculture; Demonstrate proper data collection methods through drone operation; Analyze imported data; Demonstrate decision-making skills based on collected data; Introduce students to companies within Ag industries utilizing Ag technology; Legal use and required licensing and registration.