Domestic drone makers rush to fill void left by Chinese competitors as farmers face parts shortages and higher costs.

Insurance companies use drones and AI to secretly scan roofs, then demand costly repairs or cancel policies based on aerial surveillance you never consented to.

The value of drones on the farm, as high as it is today,” says Russell Hedrick, “will soon go up to levels not even imagined yet.” ...

Some of the latest technology could be used to help farmers tackle one of their oldest problems. Researchers at the Royal ...

Just a few years ago, agricultural drones were expensive, small and difficult to use, limiting their appeal to farmers. In contrast, today’s models can be flown immediately after purchase and carry ...

A Santa Ana, California, homeowner says she was blindsided by a drone inspection of her roof that she never authorized and never knew about until her insurer flagged the property for damage. The ...

Drones are adding a new level of precision to agriculture, giving farmers digital tools for cultivating better and more profitable crops. “The machinery that large farms use—big combines and ...

The technology has moved from novelty to necessity on many farms and ranches. Enthusiasm for drone use in agriculture is growing quickly, says Caleb O’Neal, University of Missouri Extension field ...

Your Side Investigates takes a closer look at how home insurance companies may be using drones to drop your coverage.

In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact on the western regions of North Carolina, an unexpected group of heroes emerged. American farmers were among the first to respond, arriving on ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Just a few years ago, agricultural drones were expensive, small and difficult to use, ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) The event will transform the station into "a festive marketplace of local makers, ...