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Our portfolio of UAV products and systems are designed to create a more efficient and productive workflow for our customers.

Drip irrigation has grown in popularity as growers continue to look to conserve water and other resources. The idea of greater water use efficiency (WUE) and resource use efficiency (RUE) is enticing growers, while the expectation of greater yields, a proven benefit of drip irrigation systems, is further making the case. Once it has been decided to convert a field to drip, growers can expect many questions from the irrigation company designing the system – and it’s equally important growers ask questions of their own. Here are the key questions to ask a drip irrigation designer.

Made up of a group of expert team members, the RDO Solutions Center is comprised of Technical Support, 3D Modeling, and Mobile Mapping. The Technical Support team provides phone support for Topcon, Carlson, and other partner brands, in addition to supplemental field trainings. The team quickly solves challenges, troubleshoots, and gets customers back up and running fast.

Wayne Wienecke, founder of Granbury Excavating in Tolar, TX could be considered one of the earliest adopters of technology in the industry and state of Texas – and not because he simply wants the latest-and-greatest gadgets on the jobsite.

See how the Level Best attachment is used for site prep and grading, and can be equipped with various GPS, laser control, or positioning systems.

RDO Integrated Controls is now a partner of Wingtra, a Swiss drone company that developed, manufactures, and sells a commercial VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) drone for mapping and surveying. Per the agreement, RDO Integrated Controls stores are now offering the WingtraOne unit, as well as software and complete support.

Working on lasers and GPS units might not be the first things that come to mind for someone with a diesel technology degree, but for Mark Anderson, that’s the direction his career has taken him.

Three technology offerings RDO Integrated Controls and its partners bring to the mining industry.

RDO Integrated Controls received four team awards and two individual honors at Topcon’s annual sales meeting, Topcon Xperience. Among those received was Topcon’s highest dealer award, being named Topcon Construction Global Dealer of the Year. It’s the second time the RDO Integrated Controls team has taken home this top honor.

Look around and you’ll see innovation is alive and well in the construction industry, particularly in solar field construction.

As the technology has become more affordable and easier to use, farmers and service providers have become more interested in integrating UAVs into their businesses. When considering what kind of drone to purchase and begin using, ask yourself the following three questions.

Agriculture. Surveying. Construction. Inspection. What do these industries have in common? UAS technology is making an impact across them all, and offering professionals new opportunities to work more economically, efficiently, and effectively.

During Central Lakes College’s Technology Week, students from the Heavy Equipment program received learning and hands-on experience on the latest equipment in the industry.

The third-annual Drone Focus Conference is May 31-June 1 in Fargo, North Dakota. Organized by Emerging Prairie, a nonprofit organization in Fargo, this all-drones event is all about the latest in the UAS industry.

Those in the asphalt paving business know that dated technology and old methods aren’t ideal. Not only can antiquated practices waste valuable time, the end results may suffer in overall quality, both hitting the business where it hurts most – the bottom line.

iVolve, a leading provider of Fleet Management Systems for the mining industry announced today RDO Equipment Co., a network of dealerships providing equipment, technology solutions, service and support for the mining industry, has joined the company’s partner program as a national distributor for the United States mining market.

On June 21, 2016, the FAA announced that Part 107 Rules for UAS (Drone) Operations in the National Airspace had been finalized. The new rules went into effect on August 29, 2016, opening a door for many potential pilots interested in commercial activities using UAV