FAA announced that Griffiss International Airport unmanned aircraft systems test site in Rome, NY is ready to conduct research vital to integrating UAS into national airspace system. Research will also evaluate methods for scouting agricultural fields using different types of sensors, which will benefit farmers regionally and nationally. Specific UAS projects include detection of insects, weeds, diseases, crop characteristics, crop biomass, and background soil characteristics in 2 farm ...This story is related to the following:Trade Associations