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Title:

Autonomous Precision Spraying via Ultralight UAV

Agreement Number:

ACT-RI-241

Agreement Value:

$1,999,800.00

Agreement Date:

Jun 8, 2023 - Mar 31, 2025

Description:

This projects aims to create a scalable ultralight UAV capable of detecting and spraying individual weeds within a crop, potentially reducing pesticide use by up to 95%, resulting in cleaner soil, less chemical on our food, and better yields.

Organization:

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Expected Results:

To advance agricultural clean technologies with deliverables such as the reduction of GHG emissions and/or clean technologies adopted by the agriculture and agri-food sector.

Location:

Regina, Saskatchewan, CA S4N5N1

Reference Number:

235-2023-2024-Q4-00109

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

735831737

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

Precision AI

Program:

Agricultural Clean Technology

Program Purpose:

The Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program support research, development and adoption of clean technologies through investments in, and promotion of precision agriculture and agri-based.

NAICS Code:

3331