Tuesday, July 23, 1:00- 5:00pm & Wednesday July 24 9:00am – 3:00pm
Virginia Tech
Eastern Shore AREC
33446 Research Dr, Painter, VA 23420
Elevate your expertise at our cutting-edge Drone Workshop! Dive into the latest research on drone applications in agriculture, from cover crop seeding to drift management. Hear directly from researchers and our farmers about their real-world experiences and witness field research and flight operations firsthand. Engage with industry leaders and top exhibitors to discover how drones can revolutionize your farming practices.
Day 1: Presentations by USDA, university researchers and EPA, on the efficacy of drone-based liquid & granular pesticides applications, cover crop seeding, drift management, and flight regulations.
Day 2: Farmers, and custom applicators’ experiences, spray drone product information by manufacturers and vendors, field visits to showcase drone spray studies in corn, soybean, and vegetables, drone flight operations and demonstrations.
Register by July 15, 2024, at https://register.ext.vt.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=3198408