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New York Farm Show Showcases Agriculture Drones Agriculture Drones Showcased at NY Farm Show

By Richard Sayer

A farm show vendor with the name "organic seeds." To the left of the vendor is a seperate vendor who is showcasing drones.
© 2019 Ricky Sayer

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Tractors, fertilizers, and livestock. They’re all things you’ll find at this year’s Farm Show. Something you might not expect – drones. Show Manager Scott Grigor says the now popular consumer item has for years been part of a growing filed of agriculture technology.

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“The ag industry pioneered what i call the drones because they are a very good tool for ag.”

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Sean Falconer is an employee at farm show vendor C-N-Y Drone Works. He says the drones are used to fly over crops and livestock.

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“So let’s say there is a big windstorm and you’re worried your crops have fallen apart or whatever. You can fly your drone out and check out the field without having to drive your truck or tractor out there.”

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Falconer says he’s talked to a lot of people who already have drones and are looking to upgrade. Some want drones with special cameras that sense how healthy plants are. It helps determine what crops to focus on, ultimately helping to grow more food for more people. Ricky Sayer, NCC News.

By Ricky Sayer SYRACUSE N.Y.  (NCC News) New drone technology is allowing for Central New York farmers to grow food more efficiently. Farmers use drones to take an aerial look at crops and livestock, according to Sean Falconer of CNY Drone Works.

CNY Drone Works is a vendor at this year’s New York Farm show, which opened Feb. 21  in Syracuse. Falconer said that he has had multiple inquiries from farm owners about upgrading their drones.

Falconer says that drones allow for farmers to check on their crops remotely.

“So let’s say there is a big rainstorm and you’re worried your crops have fallen apart or whatever,” Falconer said . “You can fly your drone out and check out the field without having to drive your truck or tractor out there.”

Other drones have specialized cameras that can sense how healthy crops are. It helps the farmers be more efficient.

Sean Grigor, manager of this years’ farm show,  says that the agriculture industry pioneered the use of drones before they had become the common consumer item they are today..

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