College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

Remote sensing and drone technology update on March 21

Published on March 1, 2019
This workshop will address how to utilize advanced remote sensing technologies to simplify farm operations and improve economic returns.

Educating farmers on drone capabilities

Published on October 1, 2018
Unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly known as drones, can help increase farm efficiency and minimize labor on Michigan farms.

MSU student uses drone technology to support family farm, MSU soybean research

Published on August 12, 2019
Ashley Kuhlman takes drone photos to support farming and research. Following graduation, she plans to start a precision agriculture consultancy business.

Drones in agriculture and hands-on drone training

Published on February 22, 2017
Training programs tie how to fly Unmanned Aerial Systems, or drones, together with data collection and geographic data analysis.

Drone Video of Michigan State University by John McGraw Photography

Published on March 2, 2016

Come fly around Michigan State University with me.

World of Building Information Modeling Offered by the MSU Construction Management Program

Published on September 7, 2020

The Construction Management Program at Michigan State University teaches about building information modeling in their courses. They utilize virtual reality and drone technology to produce construction visuals for projects.

Drone debate trickles into the field of water science

Published on July 7, 2015
Water sampling drones bring big advantages and big complications to the world of aquatic research.

Insights from 2018 corn yield, stalk nitrate-N and drone imaging research

Published on November 28, 2018
Significant increases in corn yield and end-of-season stalk nitrate-nitrogen were evident in response to nitrogen fertilizer rates.

New UAS or drone regulations: What does it all mean?

Published on July 14, 2016
By simplifying some of the certification restrictions, the new Part 107 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) regulations will expand drone technology use for agriculture and other commercial purposes.

Corn nitrogen management assessment using multispectral drone imagery in Michigan

Published on January 17, 2019
Preliminary studies indicate that the green NDVI was more responsive in differentiating nitrogen rates in corn compared to the red NDVI.

Remote pilot in command certification for commercial drone operators

Published on October 20, 2016
Landmark changes to the small Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) rule provide an easier path for commercial drone operators to secure FAA certification.

Camera or drone video can help identify center pivot sprinkler repairs

Published on September 13, 2019
Before you put the pivot away for the season, use a camera or drone video of pivot water patterns and pipe leaks to greatly help winter irrigation repairs.

Drone workshops for agricultural professionals in Traverse City and East Lansing

Published on September 18, 2019
Register for free, hands-on training in drone operation, processing and analysis.

Sign up today for free commodity-based, two-day drone workshops

Published on July 19, 2018
A series of free two-day workshops are offered for grape, nursery and row crop growers this summer and fall. The registration ends July 28, so sign up today!

Grape producers can attend free drone workshop Sept. 13-14 in Traverse City

Published on July 24, 2018
Grape growers can learn how drone technologies can be used in vineyard management.

Drone technologies: what growers and ag professionals need to know

Published on May 14, 2018
MSU experts to discuss Unmanned Aerial Systems for crop management at MSU Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Fruit and Vegetable Technologies on June 28, 2018.

Science, Engineering & Technology | 4-H Exploration Days

Research Technology Support Facility

The Research Technology Support Facility at Michigan State University is a collection of five analytical facilities which provide the fundamental tools for modern life science research.