China's major smart agricultural drone maker unveils next-gen products

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XAG Co Ltd, one of China's largest smart agricultural drone makers, has unveiled a new generation of agricultural robot products during an annual technology conference in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, aiming to drive a comprehensive upgrade of users’ production methods.

Among the products, the company’s P Series 2026 agricultural drones, F Series 2026 smart farm IoT products and APC 4 auto-pilot console for agricultural machinery, as well as their application scenarios were showcased during the conference held in early November.

The conference not only showcased a new vision for intelligent, precise and sustainable agriculture but also sought to reshape the paradigm of agricultural production management through innovative technology.

Establishing a new agricultural production model with climate resilience has become an inevitable trend for sustainable agricultural development, said Gong Jiaqin, co-founder of XAG.

“Global climate change has brought about significant uncertainties to agricultural production, leading to a marked increase in the demand for crop protection, precision irrigation and farmland monitoring,” said Gong.

 

Source - https://www.chinadaily.com.cn

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