Raven Introduces Best-In-Class VSN™ Visual Guidance Technology
August 21 2019 - 9:41AM
Raven Industries,
Inc. (NASDAQ:RAVN), the world’s leading
innovator of precision ag technology, is once again expanding its
class-leading product line to help ag retailers and growers boost
their efficiency and profits. The new VSN™ visual guidance system
uses state-of-the-art image sensor and processing technologies to
deliver quick response and better control. VSN maintains row
guidance at industry-required spraying speeds — from the time when
crops are just a few inches post-emerge up to a nearly full canopy
— without the use of mechanical feelers.
The patent-pending innovation utilizes a non-contact stereo
vision camera to navigate rows, allowing the operator to focus on
other important aspects of the spraying operation. This enhanced
machine control and simpler operation results in less crop damage
and more acres covered each day, ultimately delivering greater
profits through superior application efficiency and improved
yield.
VSN expands on Raven’s already best-in-class guidance portfolio.
The versatile system has been validated for use in corn, soybeans,
cotton and sorghum (other applications to follow); is calibrated
simply and only once in the field; and allows for spraying
operations at speeds exceeding 20 mph. In addition, VSN offers
three modes of guidance performance to handle the variety of
situations typical with custom application.
“We’re excited to announce the new VSN visual guidance system,”
said Brian Meyer, Vice President & General Manager of Raven
Applied Technology. “It seamlessly integrates into our complete
system solution and makes application on a variety of crops easier
than it has ever been before. In these challenging times, ag
retailers need to look for innovative ways to enhance efficiency
and profitability, as they are consistently being asked to cover
more ground in less time without sacrificing application quality.
VSN is helping retailers maintain a high level of application
accuracy and efficacy across all of their acres.”
The simplicity of the VSN product has been well-received by
early users, who are achieving higher speeds in side-by-side
comparisons with less crop damage and product overlap.
“I was surprised the system was so simple,” said Jason Bolsen,
an applicator with Nutrien Ag Solutions in Cerro Gordo, Ill. with
24 years of spraying experience. “You pulled into a row and went
five feet, hit the button and then didn’t worry about it until you
got to the other end.”
After seeing the system in action, Bolsen said he expects the
impact of visual guidance technology to be revolutionary for the
industry.
“This is a major advancement for spraying row crops,” said
Bolsen. “I think it’s just as big of a jump as we saw from the
initial GPS-guided lightbar systems when they came out. VSN
increases my ability to do a good job because I can pay more
attention to my tips and obstacles in the field. And, at the end of
the day, I’m not as fatigued from constantly trying to keep the
boom and equipment off the crop.”
Raven is accepting pre-orders now for a October 2019 product
release.
For more information on Raven’s new VSN visual guidance system
and other application solutions, visit www.ravenprecision.com.
About Raven Industries,
Inc.
Raven Industries (NASDAQ: RAVN) is dedicated to providing
innovative, high-value products and solutions that solve great
challenges throughout the world. Raven is a leader in precision
agriculture, high-performance specialty films, and lighter-than-air
technologies. Since 1956, Raven has designed, produced, and
delivered exceptional solutions, earning the company a reputation
for innovation, product quality, high performance, and unmatched
service. For more information, visit http://ravenind.com.
About Raven Applied
TechnologyRaven Applied Technology is
helping feed a growing population by delivering impactful
technology that improves agricultural efficiency for custom
applicators and growers around the world. From field computers to
sprayer and planter controls, GPS guidance steering systems,
wireless and logistics technology, Raven provides precision
agriculture products and solutions designed to reduce operating
costs and improve yields. Learn more at
http://ravenprecision.com.
Contact
InformationMeagan HuismanRaven Applied
Technology+1 (605) 809-2076meagan.huisman@ravenind.com
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