[UAS] UAS as a tool in teaching ag

[Kamel Didan]

I agree this is all wonderful,

But this technology (UAV and the required supporting activities, tools,
resources, etc...) is quite expensive and time consuming if not within/or
in support of a well funded and clear activity(ies).

I suppose "everyone" would be quite interested in pursuing this (even for
the fun of it initially) but an initial objective should be to identify a
path and and seek funding to drive this forward. Maybe that is where some
of the efforts should be focused.

We should probably sit down and talk/brainstorm about this.

Regards,

K.Didan
AZ





On Mon, Sep 14, 2015 at 9:26 AM, Macarthur, Robert - (robmac) <
robmac at ag.arizona.edu> wrote:

> This is a terrific idea, and I could see interest from several departments
> – ABE, SRNR, Soils, etc.   Would be good to extend it to natural resource
> management as well.
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> http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2015/09/10/california-drones-veto-governor-jerry-brown-news-photographers/71987132/
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> *From:* UAS [mailto:uas-bounces at list.cals.arizona.edu] *On Behalf Of *Ward,
> Richard - (rickw)
> *Sent:* Thursday, September 10, 2015 9:10 AM
> *To:* UAS Interest Group
> *Subject:* [UAS] UAS as a tool in teaching ag
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> Colleagues- I am interested in developing concepts and applications for
> using MAC and other Exp Station Units as tools in UA classes and
> Extension.  UAV’s seem to have potential to contribute to this.   I am
> imagining that a semester-long combination of a fixed-wing all-of-farm
> scans, coupled with copter-based stationary still images and prerecorded/
> live-stream video could be used to provide a framework through which
> various aspects of farm management and crop development could be taught.
>  At least an initial on-site visit would be valuable, but not required, I
> think.   Tillage operations, pesticide applications, harvesting, etc. could
> be shown from elevation, ground level from side, ground level from behind,
> close up from behind, etc.   Crop genetic variation in phenology,
> morphology, etc. ; plus design of breeding programs could be shown and
> tracked through the semester.    I imagine that courses in weed management,
> cropping systems, irrigation management, plant breeding, field research
> methods, and general agriculture could be augmented.    I am guessing that
> our Yuma colleagues are already doing some of this with their Community
> College connections, and that model could be expanded.
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> Are any of you or colleagues elsewhere pursuing these concepts?  I welcome
> links or contacts that could inform this concept.
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> Rick
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> Rick Ward, Director
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> Maricopa Agricultural Center
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> Bud Antle Endowed Chair
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> University of Arizona
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> 37860 W Smith-Enke Rd
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> Maricopa AZ 85138
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> Cell: +1 (520) 510-5785 / Fax: +1 (520) 374-6394 / Skype: wheatbreeder /
> rickw at email.arizona.edu
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