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Drones in Irish Agriculture

  • 31-12-2013 11:02AM
    #1
    Conmaicne Mara
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    The flying variety I mean, I know what ye're like :D

    Do ye see a future use for drones in Irish Agriculture, and if so for what purpose?


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  • #2
    J.O. Farmer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,567 ✭✭✭J.O. Farmer


    Conmaicne Mara wrote: »
    The flying variety I mean, I know what ye're like :D

    Do ye see a future use for drones in Irish Agriculture, and if so for what purpose?

    I see the department using them to shaft the little fella.
    Sorry I mean to ensure we are all complying with regulations which we are.


  • #3
    Conmaicne Mara
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,543 ✭✭✭Conmaicne Mara


    I don't mean the Dept, I mean real work.


  • #4
    bbam
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,410 ✭✭✭bbam


    I could see people using them.
    Will there be a need for them, that's different.

    They might e handy for lads with large commonage runs looking for stray sheep I suppose. It could save a load of trudging round a mountainside.

    On the average suckler or dairy farm - I can't see it


  • #5
    gugleguy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,959 ✭✭✭gugleguy


    Dunno honestly. I'm from 'de big smoke.
    BUT, don't forget to factor in PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE. This stopped me from flying a drone as part of a business. that's me. Back to browsing models and after-hours forums now.


  • #6
    Conmaicne Mara
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,543 ✭✭✭Conmaicne Mara


    gugleguy wrote: »
    Dunno honestly. I'm from 'de big smoke.
    BUT, don't forget to factor in PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE. This stopped me from flying a drone as part of a business. that's me. Back to browsing models and after-hours forums now.

    Photography?


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  • #7
    bigblackmug
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 145 ✭✭bigblackmug


    They will be good for spraying. A tractor and heavy machinery won't have to go near a field from the time the crop is planted until it is harvested. Less damage to the crop and if done by contractors might actually be cheaper.
    Contractor sows crop, Contractor sprays crop, Contractor harvests crop leaving Farmer questioning need his own heavy equipment.
    If the economics are right you could see fodder being planted and cattle being kept indoors or at least off the fields leaving for fodder.


  • #8
    bbam
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    Guy near me flies them commercially for photography and filming.

    I can stick up a link if your interested.


  • #9
    towzer2010
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    I saw one used recently on a new road project for real time aerial photography. The drone was expensive and quite delicate so had to be used in calm conditions. Hard to see what they could be used for yet that would be cost effective.


  • #10
    gugleguy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,959 ✭✭✭gugleguy


    Conmaicne Mara wrote: »
    Photography?

    yes, does a neighboring farmer want your drone
    1. Over flying his farm
    2. Taking photos of his farm.
    3. Crashing in his farm.


  • #11
    bbam
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,410 ✭✭✭bbam


    bbam wrote: »
    Guy near me flies them commercially for photography and filming.

    I can stick up a link if your interested.

    Www.coptercamireland.com

    Great footage.


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  • #12
    Bizzum
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    Ideal for surveillance/mapping, at least 2 Gov depts use them already and talk of more coming.


  • #13
    Omniscient
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭Omniscient


    Already being trialed and used in the states. I can see them being used for field mapping also.

    http://www.suasnews.com/2013/11/26193/oklahoma-farmers-use-drones-to-monitor-crops-cattle/

    Can't see them being hugely popular in Ireland besides maybe for mapping. They could prove popular for large scale farmers in the US for checking and taking crop samples.



  • #14
    randomperson12
    Closed Accounts Posts: 226 ✭✭randomperson12


    archaeolgy and aerial photos


  • #15
    Conmaicne Mara
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,543 ✭✭✭Conmaicne Mara


    All my Christmases' at once I think

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvE0O6ktDOE


  • #16
    tabby aspreme
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,181 ✭✭✭tabby aspreme


    I wonder would there be a use for ack ack guns in Irish agricultural


  • #17
    Conmaicne Mara
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,543 ✭✭✭Conmaicne Mara


    tabby aspreme wrote: »
    I wonder would there be a use for ack ack guns in Irish agricultural

    Pigeons, crows, and flying foxes :D


  • #18
    tabby aspreme
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,181 ✭✭✭tabby aspreme


    Conmaicne Mara wrote: »
    Pigeons, crows, and flying foxes :D

    And department Drones


  • #19
    Farmer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 750 ✭✭✭Farmer


    tabby aspreme wrote: »
    I wonder would there be a use for ack ack guns in Irish agricultural
    I'm sure one of those rain gun slurry tankers could be modified......


  • #20
    gugleguy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,959 ✭✭✭gugleguy


    Oh dear this thread has caught the 'After Hours Forum Blight'.


  • #21
    Omniscient
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭Omniscient


    gugleguy wrote: »
    Oh dear this thread has caught the 'After Hours Forum Blight'.

    What do ya mean?


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  • #22
    tawnyowl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 511 ✭✭✭tawnyowl


    Conmaicne Mara wrote: »
    Photography?

    Might have to have a word with the Irish Aviation Authority first - they've some regulations covering use of commercial systems - some literature here: https://www.iaa.ie/site_search.jsp?search_term=UAS&x=0&y=0


  • #23
    gugleguy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,959 ✭✭✭gugleguy


    American Congress has designated drone test flight sites in different states:Agricultural interests are also discussed

    http://apnews.myway.com//article/20131230/DAB0VJM00.html


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