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January Weed of the Month: Using Drones to Combat Noxious Weeds
Eric Yu, Minnesota Department of Agriculture|Jan 7, 2020
Noxious weeds, characterized by their aggressive behavior, continue to be an increasing problem throughout the United States. Early detection is critical in order to contain and/or eradicate an infestation. Ground-based surveys for weeds require time and money to cover a relatively small area. The data collected from ground-based surveys may only provide a limited amount of information regarding the extent and spread of any target weed. Remote sensing, using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), can provide a more efficient method to map and...