Join us on the UC Davis campus to hear Dr. Zhaodan Kong discuss how aerial drone technology is used in intelligent pest management and food production.

Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) or Drones for Precision Agriculture

Featuring Dr. Zhaodan Kong, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Director of the Cyber-Human-Physical Systems Lab, part of the UC Davis Center for Spaceflight Research

WHAT: Free one-hour event with a talk by Dr. Zhaodan Kong

WHEN: Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 1:30–2:30 PM

WHERE: Physical and Data Sciences Building (formerly PSEL) on the UC Davis campus

REMOTE: via Zoom

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This event is open to all, whether you are a part of the university community or the public.

Join the AI Institute for Next Generation Food Systems (AIFS) during UC Davis Engineer Week for this hybrid event.

Discover how aerial drone technology is being applied in areas such as intelligent pest management and food production. Dr. Zhaodan Kong will present case studies from his work using UAS, or drones, to advance precision agriculture. He will illustrate some of the challenges and opportunities of agricultural UAS from an engineering perspective.

Dr. Kong's research includes using drones, sensors, and AI. These technologies can be applied in a wide range of applications from autonomous navigation to smart agriculture, and have the potential to make a substantial impact across diverse fields.

This event is being offered in a hybrid format to attend in person or online.

Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees.