Arrival of the drones: 20 uses for unmanned aircraft
Story Date: 1/8/2015

 Source: Scott Mayerowitz, AP, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER, 1/7/15

Surveying farmers' land, finding bugs or soil that is too dry or lacking nutrients, and then sending the exact GPS coordinates back to a tractor which will apply pesticide, water or fertilizer only to areas in need. Drones could also be used to treat hilly farms or vineyards where tractors often roll over.

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