11/03/2026
🌿🚁 Taking on Coyote Brush in California’s Coastal Hills!
We’re back in the field, and this time we’re tackling coyote brush in San Gregorio, California!
Coyote brush is a native California shrub commonly found throughout coastal hillsides, rangelands, and open grasslands.
While it plays an important role in our natural ecosystems, it can also become a challenge when it spreads into areas managed for grazing, access, or other land-use objectives.
And when you’re dealing with acres of woody vegetation across rolling hillsides and steep terrain, traditional application methods aren’t always practical.
That’s where agricultural drones can provide another option.
🚁 Aerial access: Reach areas that may be difficult or unsafe for ground equipment.
🎯 Targeted applications: Focus treatments on designated areas of unwanted vegetation.
🌱 Reduced ground disturbance: No need to drive heavy application equipment across sensitive hillsides.
⛰️ Terrain adaptability: Navigate changing elevations and irregular landscapes with careful flight planning.
But here’s something important: The drone is only part of the equation.
Successful vegetation management also depends on proper timing, product selection, application planning, and understanding the landowner’s long-term goals.
Projects like this are a great example of how modern technology can complement traditional land management practices.
Looking forward to sharing more from the field as this project progresses!
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