A Bloomington business has received permission to operate Unmanned Aircraft Systems, or drones, to conduct aerial survey and photography of agriculture. T and K L-L-C owner Tim Norman explains what using drones can offer to local farmers.

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Illinois Farmers can now choose to have the condition of their crops studied by drones. Norman says the business plans to charge farmers a flat rate per year.

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The use of drones will have a broader environmental impact that will benefit everyone, not just customers. The business is planning to charge farmers a flat fee per year for the .

Norman adds the drones offer farmers a deeper and more thorough look at their crops, which will come in handy when insurance claims need to be made.