Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists are testing drones equipped with thermal imaging cameras as a method to identify feverish animals.
By singling out sick cattle for treatment . . . they can treat only the ones in need of medication instead of relying on the practice of injecting the entire herd with antibiotics.
Source: Feedstuffs, February 28, 2019. Link.
By taking pictures and images of different kinds from a long way away, we can tell what needs to be done and go do it.” – Dr. Brent Auvermann
Also see: How drones will revolutionize ranching, Popular Mechanics, June 18, 2018. Link. (includes video)
Also see: Best drones for agriculture 2019: the ultimate buyer’s guide, February 13, 2019. Link.