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 as per usual some retailers have ‘accidentally’ publis ..read more

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  ..read more

(Unfortunately the Digital Agriculture Investment Scheme is now fully subscribed, we will keep an ear out for further rounds) The recent rollout of the Digital Agriculture Investment Scheme  is exciting news for farmers in Victoria. Regardless of whether you’ve managed to apply and be accepted for one of the grants available or not, the fact that the Victorian Government is now starting to help farmers access valuable technology for their farms is such a great step towards simplifying current processes and improving quality of practices throughout the agricultural sector. What is the Dig ..read more

Travelling by air in 2021 – Beware new IATA rules now effective 1 January 2021 (Source: Rotorcraft Asia-Pacific e-News December Report 2020. Please contact the Editor, Rob Rich to be placed on their email list: robsrich@bigpond.com) (The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the trade association for the world’s airlines, representing some 290 airlines or 82% of total air traffic. We support many areas of aviation activity and help formulate industry policy on critical aviation issues.​​) Visit the IATA document - Passengers travelling with Lithium batteries d ..read more

Join Skytech Solutions and Fly the Farm as they host a DJI Agras T16 Field Day at Lismore in Northern NSW. Scott Fisher from Skytech Solutions will demonstrate various agriculture drones, including the DJI Agras T16, DJI Phantom 4 RTK and DJI Phantom 4 Multispectral along with the processes surrounding creating spray maps in DJI Terra. Meg Kummerow from Fly the Farm will run through the regulations surrounding the use of spray drones. Several drones will be on display at the field day, including the DJI Agras T16, DJI Agras MG-1P, DJI Phantom 4 Multispectral along with the DJI Phantom 4 RTK. T ..read more

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, you must b ..read more

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 accreditati ..read more

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  ..read more

(Unfortunately the Digital Agriculture Investment Scheme is now fully subscribed, we will keep an ear out for further rounds) The recent rollout of the Digital Agriculture Investment Scheme  is exciting news for farmers in Victoria. Regardless of whether you’ve managed to apply and be accepted for one of the grants available or not, the fact that the Victorian Government is now starting to help farmers access valuable technology for their farms is such a great step towards simplifying current processes and improving quality of practices throughout the agricultural sector. What is the Dig ..read more

Welcome to the first instalment of our new Mini Tutorials! In these videos we will share with you quick introductions to various products and services that we recommend. First up, Stand Assessment by DroneDeploy. While we may be in the midst of winter, farmers are always looking ahead to their next crop to ensure they are prepared. Of course, the biggest step with the planting of any crop is getting a good establishment. This summer, Australian corn and soybean growers and agronomists will have access to DroneDeploy’s new Stand Assessment to support decision making around potential replant si ..read more