by Matteo Cavallito<\/p>\n
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Drones capable of carrying appropriate sensors may prove to be excellent tools for measuring soil properties<\/strong>, two research studies<\/a> carried out by a group of Dutch scientists have found. The investigations focus on technological applications associated with gamma-ray spectrometers, which have been made increasingly lightweight by technological innovation that has expanded their use.<\/p>\n The latest models, according to some researchers involved in the study – Ronald Koomans<\/strong>, of Utrecht University, Han Limburg<\/strong> and Steven van der Veeke<\/strong>, both from Groningen – weigh just three kilograms and can be mounted on the drones.<\/p>\n