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The use of Drones for mustering in Australia

Posted by Meg Kummerow on

In recent years, the use of drones has become increasingly popular in various industries, including agriculture. One of the top uses we get asked about at Fly the Farm is for mustering. Mustering has traditionally been done by horse or motorbike, but the use of drones is changing the game. Drones offer several advantages when it comes to mustering. Firstly, they can cover a large area in a short amount of time, making the process of mustering more efficient. Drones can fly over areas that may be difficult to access on foot or by vehicle, such as steep terrain or...

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Is the DJI Mini 3 coming & will it be any good for Agriculture?

Posted by Meg Kummerow on

Much like new Apple products, new DJI drones are met with much fanfare and anticipation by enthusiasts. Rumours and leaks have been gearing up in the last couple of months that the new DJI Mini 3 release is imminent and with a DJI event slated for tomorrow night (May 10th), will we see the official release of the highly awaited drone? What changes are coming to the DJI Mini platform and will the new DJI Mini 3 be any good for use within agriculture? Well known DJI leaker @DealsDrone has been sharing sketches and photos for a while now and...

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How to Register a Drone for Agricultural Business Usage

Posted by Katelyn Broom on

How to Register a Drone for Agricultural Business Usage

Folks, it’s official, if you’re flying a drone for business purposes or as part of your job, registration is mandatory in Australia. We know, it seems like just another annoyance, but registering your drone isn’t actually a difficult or long-winded process. In fact, it’s quick and easy and can be done online! Here’s how… How do I register a drone in Australia? Visiting the CASA site or watching this video will explain everything in detail, but here are a few bits of information that will be helpful when the time comes to register your drone: To register a drone in Australia,...

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How to Get Drone Operator Accreditation for Farming

Posted by Katelyn Broom on

How to Get Drone Operator Accreditation for Farming

When it comes to using drones for farming, or in any industry for that matter, certain certifications and accreditations are required by law in order for drone operators to fly them for business purposes. Getting drone operator accreditation is just one of these requirements that applies when flying drones of certain sizes. Here’s what you, as a famer, agricultural business owner or drone operator, need to know about the Civil Aviation Safety Authority’s (CASA) remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) operator accreditations, AKA drone operator accreditation. Do I need to get drone operator accreditation to use a drone on my farm? If...

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Exciting New Australian Farming Drone Releases From DJI || August 2021

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Exciting New Australian Farming Drone Releases From DJI || August 2021

There have been some fantastic advances in technological resources this past year, especially within the agricultural sector. We are seeing more and more drones and other tech innovations helping farmers all across the country to track data, become more efficient and save costs in all manner of processes. In today’s article we’re going to be chatting about some exciting new farm drone releases from DJI that were announced just a few weeks ago in August 2021. Who is DJI?DJI is a leading innovator in drones and aerial imaging technology. They work closely as a business with CR Kennedy & Co, our leading drone importer here...

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