New regulations involving drones could limit farmer access to these technologies. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new rule that would require any drone user to connect to the internet and broadcast a signal to alert others of its presence and identification.
 
Some fear this could limit drone use on farms and ranches because of limited internet access.
 
Others suggest FAA requirements could limit technology adoption, too.
 
“Other farmers don’t want to own a drone because they have to be licensed to fly one on the farm, legally, if they make business decisions with it,” says Steve Cubbage, president and owner of Nevada, Mo.-based Record Harvest.
 
Drones are frequently used in compacities such as checking on livestock or row crops. They have proven to be an exceptional tool for many tasks on the farm. The innovation of technology brought to farms has helped tremendously with everyday chores. Some farmers and ranchers use the drones for scoping out land and even herding cattle. This advancement in technology can also save farmers and ranchers time and money.

 

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