Prince Charles, Drones and Agricultural Innovation

Prince Charles Talks Drones with GeoAerospace

by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby

On March 24th, His Royal Highness, Prince Charles traveled to Ireland, where he met with experts in agricultural innovation, with representatives from Teagasc, Glanbia PLC, Bord Bia & GeoAerospace.

GeoAerospace drone display at Shane Fitzgerald’s farm, Co. Waterford

GeoAerospace were invited to speak to The Prince of Wales about the potential of drones in supporting efforts to combat climate change and assist in sustainable farming. The Prince has long been an outspoken environmentalist, leveraging his unique position to champion sustainability and condemn deforestation and pollution.

Accompanied by Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, the Prince was introduced to GeoAerospace’s Managing Director Fearghus Foyle and Drone Services Director Fergal McCarthy. Foyle spoke to HRH about the role of the drone industry in the field of agriculture, speaking on the various sensor…