Today
Isolated thunderstorms early, then partly cloudy after midnight. Low around 45F. SSW winds shifting to NW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%..
Tonight
Isolated thunderstorms early, then partly cloudy after midnight. Low around 45F. SSW winds shifting to NW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. Updated: May 19, 2021 @ 4:28 pm
Barn Owl Drones launched in Southern Colorado in 2018
Barn Owl Drone Services launched its drone and robotic services for farmers with the first drone in the air during the growing season of 2018. A fleet of seven drones helps the company’s five employees monitor crops and plant conditions.
On the robotics end the service uses “owl perches” which are artificial-intelligence supported weather stations, to detect insects and disease. The stations also can measure soil moisture and soil temperatures, to “help our farmers and to help reduce the use of resources like water,” Sarah said.
In a play on words, the name “Barn Owl Drones” symbolizes the owl as it relates to the company’s work.
Today
Showers this morning becoming a steady rain during the afternoon hours. High around 50F. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90%..
Tonight
Snow likely. Low 28F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 90%. 3 to 5 inches of snow expected. Updated: March 21, 2021 @ 6:24 am