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Drones revolutionize Iowa farming’s crop monitoring efforts

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Traditional farm equipment like tractors, combines, and sprayers play an integral part on the farm. Most recently, drones have started to become just as important. A ...
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Iowa police want to be ready for drone weapons, turn to Kosovo allies

Iowa law enforcement is proposing a partnership with Kosovo to prepare for emerging criminal and terrorist threats. The collaboration aims to train Iowa police on countering weaponized drones, a ...
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ISU researchers build 'lab-on-a-drone' tech to reach remote waters for nitrate testing

KCCI EIGHT NEWS AT FIVE STARTS RIGHT NOW. WATER QUALITY RESEARCH IS TAKING TO THE SKY. IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCHERS AND STUDENTS ARE USING THESE DRONES TO MEASURE NITRATE LEVELS IN THE WATER.
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Iowa State poll: Only 22% of Iowa farmers use ag drones, but adoption expected to grow

SCOTT COUNTY, Iowa — Despite rapid advances in agricultural technology, only about 22% of Iowa farmers are using drones in their operations, according to the latest Iowa State University Rural Life ...
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Iowa State's 'lab-on-a-drone' helping test for water quality where humans can't

AMES, Iowa — Researchers at Iowa State University are developing new drone technology that aims to help farmers test water for nitrates more quickly and efficiently. Inside Howe Hall on campus, the ...