Tesseract cultivates military drone tech for ag use; targeting American farmer impact

Date:09-30-2024

A new vertical for Overland Park-based Tesseract Ventures opens a new crop of opportunity as the cutting-edge company retools its military tech and specialized robotics platform for additional use in the precision agricultural sector.

″This technology is a game-changer for U.S. farmers, providing technological advantages previously unavailable on a single platform,″ said John Boucard, CEO of Tesseract Ventures. ″Our commitment to agricultural innovation is both military-proven and farmer-led, offering enhanced capabilities and strategic benefits to our national farmers and co-op partners.″

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Using advanced computer vision and optics, the Tesseract Ag Drone gives farmers detailed, real-time information about their fields. When integrated with the Tesseract Synthesis Software, the made-in-the-USA drone transforms raw data into actionable insights, enabling farmers to make informed decisions with use of 21st century AI tools and easy to use software interfaces.

The drone also helps farmers identify pests, monitor weed growth, assess crop and soil health, track weather impacts, and observe crop development.

″With the Ag Drone and Synthesis Integration, Tesseract Ventures is not just launching a new American-made drone product; we are ushering in a new era of precision agriculture,″ said Boucard, noting the tool delivers real-time data and intelligent recommendations, significantly enhancing efficiency, yield, and sustainability.

He also emphasized the drone’s centralized data management system that streamlines decision-making and fosters collaboration on the farm.

″Designed for user-friendliness, even those less tech-savvy can harness this technology to enhance crop management, increase yields, and promote sustainable farming practices,″ said Boucard, a veteran inventor, engineer, and technologist. ″This robust yet easy-to-use solution is essential for modern farmers aiming to optimize productivity and sustainability.″

Tesseract recently partnered with Iowa-based Landus Farm Cooperative under a unique initiative born from a Department of Defense program. This collaboration allowed Tesseract to soft launch its Synthesis technology through innovation connector events, reimagining agricultural software, data integration, and visualization to benefit farmers with an intuitive and user-friendly approach.

Headquartered in Kansas, Tesseract also operates a defense studio in Tampa, Florida.