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Deep Sand Technology (DST), a leader in affordable autosteering and GPS guidance for agricultural equipment, has announced a significant advancement in precision agriculture through its partnership with the GEODNET Foundation. This collaboration aims to extend the reach of Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) services, enhancing farming operations in rural areas of North America.
Deep Sand Technology by Clarence Oxford
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 14, 2023
Deep Sand Technology (DST), a leader in affordable autosteering and GPS guidance for agricultural equipment, has announced a significant advancement in precision agriculture through its partnership with the GEODNET Foundation. This collaboration aims to extend the reach of Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) services, enhancing farming operations in rural areas of North America.
Deep Sand Technology, known for making precision agriculture accessible, has introduced a new GEODNET-compatible RTK base-station. This innovation enables centimeter-accurate operations without requiring a UHF radio link. The introduction of this base-station is set to reduce the cost of retrofitting a tractor with RTK technology by up to $2500, making it a highly cost-Reffective option in the market.
The partnership leverages the extensive GEODNET RTK network, which currently includes over 3600 stations globally and covers more than 1800 cities in over 100 countries. This network is integral in bringing high-accuracy RTK-based GPS access to key US agricultural and rural areas. The collaboration is expected to benefit not only precision agriculture but also other sectors such as advanced cruise control systems in passenger cars, automated highway trucking operations, and the operation of eco-friendly electric robotic lawnmowers.
Joey Koebelen, CEO of Deep Sand Technology, emphasized the company's commitment to affordable and simple precision agriculture technology. "DST started by introducing the FJ Dynamics Universal Autosteering System to the United States market, becoming the largest dealer in North America. Our systems are all RTK unlocked, which avoids expensive unlock fees. Partnering with GEODNET Foundation was a natural step for us to provide an affordable RTK solution that enhances farming practices," said Koebelen.
Mike Horton, the creator of the GEODNET Foundation, also shared his enthusiasm for the partnership. "We are delighted to welcome Deep Sand and its customers to our modernized triple-frequency, four-constellation RTK network. Our collaboration is key to supporting farm operations, especially in the face of limited labor resources and rising input costs," Horton stated.
The joint effort between Deep Sand Technology and the GEODNET Foundation is a significant stride in making high-precision agricultural technology more accessible and affordable, especially in rural North America. With the challenges of modern agriculture, such as labor shortages and increasing costs, this collaboration stands as a beacon of innovation and practicality, aiming to keep healthy, affordable food on the tables of consumers.
For more information on Deep Sand Technology's Autosteering solutions for tractors, interested parties can visit the company's website.
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