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Jacob Reed – Drones in Agriculture

This is a student worksheet built around the video “Drones in Agriculture SAE | Jacob Reed” and a supporting article on agricultural drones. Students answer comprehension questions about Jacob’s drone-based SAE, then use SAE Idea Cards to brainstorm SAE ideas that combine their interests and purpose, identify needed resources, and create SMART goals to start or expand an SAE.

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Materials
  • Video: "Drones in Agriculture SAE | Jacob Reed" (https://vimeo.com/342503497)
  • Article (https://uavcoach.com/agricultural-drones/)
  • SAE Idea Cards (https://FFA.box.com/v/saeideacards)

Drones in Agriculture SAE

Jacob Reed from the Duran FFA chapter in Plant City, Florida, uses drones to monitor trees in agriculture. His project, inspired by his interest in radio control, helps identify tree diseases and conditions. With support from his parents and an ag teacher, he learns about customer needs while studying plant disorders in horticulture class. He encourages students to pursue unique projects and find joy in capturing great footage.

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