Resources
Useful Information for Central Alberta Farmers Thinking About Drone Technology.
June 1, 2026
Identifying Canola Diseases Early With Drone NDVI on Alberta Farms
Multispectral NDVI from a drone pass surfaces canola disease pressure two to three weeks before visible symptoms. This guide walks through which canola diseases show up on NDVI, the typical Central Alberta scout cadence, and how to translate the map into a fungicide or rogueing decision.
Read moreMay 29, 2026
How to Apply for OFCAF 2026 in Alberta — Step by Step
A plain-language walk-through of the 2026 OFCAF application for an Alberta drone purchase — what to do before you open the ARGO portal, what RDAR wants in the Best Management Practice Action Plan, and how to sequence the agronomist + invoice + cover-crop pass to land the full $20,000 rebate.
Read moreMay 23, 2026
Health Canada Just Proposed Letting Drones Spray Any Aerial-Registered Pesticide
Health Canada's PMRA proposed a class change that would let drones legally apply any pesticide currently registered for conventional aerial application. Consultation closed March 25, 2026. Final rule expected this summer.
Read moreMay 21, 2026
DJI Agras T100 vs T50 vs T25 — Which Drone Fits Your Alberta Farm
The T100, T50, and T25 each suit a different operation profile. This guide compares spray tank, acres per hour, price after OFCAF, and which farm sizes each platform fits.
Read moreApril 20, 2026
Alberta Is Covering Half the Cost of Seeding Drones in 2026
The On-Farm Climate Action Fund now covers 50% of drone purchases tied to cover-crop seeding — up to $20,000 back. Applications open April 10, 2026.
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