Industry need
Growers and advisers seek timely information that can support crop observation, input planning and responsible farm management.
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Professional application committee
Collaboration Opportunity
Smart Agriculture
Connecting drone capability with productive, precise and sustainable agricultural practice.
Potential drone applications
Crop observation
Mapping and data capture
Targeted application research
Australian relevance
Large properties, regional skills needs and variable Australian growing conditions make practical, maintainable and locally supported systems important.
Safety considerations
Planning should address people, livestock, nearby properties, weather, equipment reliability, chemical handling and safe separation from other aircraft.
Compliance considerations
Aviation, chemical-use, environmental, workplace and biosecurity requirements may apply. Operators and land managers must verify current obligations.
International experience
Global agricultural technology experience can support learning, but equipment and methods must be evaluated for Australian crops, climate, regulation and farm economics.
SITA's intended role
The committee explores responsible uses of aerial data and automation that can support agricultural decision-making.
Crop intelligence
Regional capability
Responsible automation
Current activities
No SITA project, pilot or case study is currently approved for public presentation. This page describes the committee's intended scope for professional discussion.
Collaboration opportunities
Growers, agronomists, regional operators, researchers and agricultural technology professionals.
Committee participation
Tell us about your relevant professional experience and the area in which you wish to contribute.