AUSA 2024: Quantum-Systems targets big 2025 with UAS developments
Quantum-Systems has been upgrading its UAS family, with new versions of the Vector, Reliant and Twister drones set for release throughout 2025.
The potential target market for the use of drones by vineyards and in viticulture management was an area that could see significant growth in future, according to industry experts presenting at the Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas.
Taylor McAuslan, VP of geographic information systems at Hawk Aerial, said that in the United States alone there are one million acres of wine grapes.
Depending on quality and harvesting processes used, each of those acres yields between $1,000 and $50,000 worth of grapes each year, creating a bottom line total of $3 billion worth of wine grapes each year. Utilising drones
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Quantum-Systems has been upgrading its UAS family, with new versions of the Vector, Reliant and Twister drones set for release throughout 2025.
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