Author: Vittorio Lepre
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Drones have transitioned from experimental gadgets to indispensable agricultural tools in Italy. Equipped with cutting-edge imaging and autonomous navigation capabilities, they are improving crop health monitoring, enabling precise input application, and even streamlining logistics in challenging terrain. The WingtraOne drone (https://wingtra.com/) is widely adopted in Italian agriculture, redefining field mapping. Capable of producing centimeter-accurate orthophotos…
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The success of technology adoption in tourism and agriculture depends on accurate, actionable market research. Italian case studies show how data-driven insights can guide investments in tools like AR heritage platforms and predictive agricultural analytics. In Desenzano del Garda, the Accessible Garda project (https://ideas.repec.org/a/spr/anresc/v74y2025i1d10.1007_s00168-024-01330-w.html) conducted one of the most detailed accessibility assessments in Italy. Using…