BeeFree Agro News
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The cowboy from the valley who developed a drone to monitor his herds
The article discusses the benefits and challenges of operating BeeFree Agro, an agricultural technology company, in the north of Israel. The company provides farmers with a technological system to help move cattle and monitor pastures. Being in the north is crucial for the company as it allows them to be close to their customers and run tests on their cattle farms in the Galilee and Golan Heights. However, finding high-quality programmers and engineers in the area is more challenging. Overall, the article has a growth-positive impact on BeeFree Agro.
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Meet Joe, the drone that herds cattle (or camels)
BeeFree Agro, an Israeli company, is developing an autonomous drone system called Joe for cattle herding. The company has also found that their system can be used to herd camels. BeeFree Agro won a prize of $10,000 in a startup competition. The drone system, controlled by a mobile app, scouts efficient herding routes and can track livestock with GPS tags. The software is intended to work on any off-the-shelf drone hardware. BeeFree Agro aims to reduce the number of human ranchers and address the shortage of skilled manpower in the industry. Their first international market will be Texas, where they plan to run pilot programs. The company has raised $200,000 in funding and is fully invested in their technology.
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Droning the drove: Israeli cow-herders turn to flying tech
BeeFree Agro, an Israeli company, is using drones to herd and observe cattle, replacing traditional methods involving cowboys and dogs. The companys CEO, Noam Azran, claims that the use of drones creates a less stressful environment for the animals, leading to healthier and more productive livestock. The drones also offer more efficient control of large herds and pastures. The company has received interest from the United Arab Emirates, and representatives will visit the Gulf state to see if their solution can be applied to camels.
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DJI drone, special software, used to herd livestock
Israeli company BeeFree Agro has developed an autonomous drone system called Joe that can herd cattle on its own. The system uses a DJI Mavic Enterprise 2 drone and special software developed using AI to identify cattle on the ground. BeeFree Agro aims to revolutionize ranching by reducing operational costs and personal stress levels for farmers. The drone solution has been successful in reducing costs and freeing up farmers time. The company plans to roll out its platform and expand its customer base.
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Autonomous drones make farmers' lives easier - Dairy Global
BeeFree Agro, a company that uses autonomous drones for herding livestock, aims to alleviate the challenges faced by dairy farmers and ranchers. The drones are used to monitor and move cattle, ensuring the troughs are full of water and the fences are intact. The technology developed by BeeFree Agro reduces the need for manual labor and has garnered interest from industry leaders. The company has received a grant from the Israel Innovation Authority and raised $200,000 from small investors. They are currently raising their seed round and plan to have 10-20 pilots running by the end of 2021. BeeFree Agro hopes to expand globally and bring positive change to the livestock industry.
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