Drones are no longer just for scouting crops. With thermal imaging cameras, producers can use them to scout cattle as well.
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A DJI Inspire drone hovers over a cattle herd. Drones can be a useful tool for scouting cattle.
With a thermal image taken by a drone, the higher the temperature, the more red the object will be. Kansas State University assistant professor in precision agriculture Ray Asebedo gave a presentation about the developing technology at a field day.
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