Haskell Ag Lab Hosting drone piloting licensure training

CONCORD — The use of technology is transforming the agriculture industry through the use of high-resolution imagery and various types of sensors. Drones are playing a major role in advancing this technological transformation of the agriculture industry.

Drones allow farmers and ranchers to monitor the conditions of their crops as well as the movement and health of their livestock. Drones equipped with multispectral sensors allow farmers to monitor the health of their crops by detecting stresses caused by diseases, pests, lack of moisture and nutrients so that corrective measures could be taken in a timely manner. Drones equipped with high resolution cameras can help identify weed pressure, issues related to germination and plant conditions after a storm. Other areas of drone use include spray application, irrigation management, planting/seeding, etc Unless you are flying drones for fun or as hobby, you are required to be licensed under the Part 107 regulations. For anyone interested in learning how to operate a drone for purposes other than recreation, Nebraska Extension is organizing a one-day, 8-hour drone piloting training. The training prepares participants for the part 10 7 licensure test. ThetrainingwillbeFeb. 8attheHaskellAg. Lab near Concord.

A Part 107 License, in addition to allowing individuals to monitor their crops and livestock, will allow them to earn money by flying drones for other people.

There registration fee is for the training and study materials . Discounts will be available for students and educators/ teachers.

For registration and training related questions, please contact Dirk Charlson at (402) 762-4500 or by email dirk. charlson@unl.edu mailto:charlson@unl.edu