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> Wouldn't this compete with piloted crop-dusting aircraft, not tractors?

Yes, and given that flying crop dusters is pretty dangerous (old, shoddily maintained aircraft and "runways", low altitudes over rough terrain) and exposes the fields to lead from the fuel, it's high time to get rid of that.

A drone with an automated recharger+resupply base can operate entirely on its own.



> lead from the fuel

Better late than never, I guess, but the FAA has approved unleaded 100 octane. https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2022/september/...


I'm aware - but until the last morons get the message it will be another few decades.


yeah my grandpas brother died crop dusting in Saskatchewan

That was a long time ago but I’m not sure the profession has gotten much safer




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