HERMISTON, Ore. (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration has authorized the use of two remote-controlled aircraft to monitor potato fields in Eastern Oregon.

The aircraft, often referred to as drones, will fly over fields at the Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center and at a private farm west of Boardman, The Bulletin and East Oregonian newspapers report.

Recommended Stories

Pelosi slams el Sayed’s refusal to say Israel should exist: ‘It’s wrong’

Vance cancels Minnesota visit for anti-fraud task force announcement

Any Cuba deal must free every political prisoner and stop punishing entrepreneurs