Cyber Beau Cultivating Connections: Cook Islands’ Tehani Rore – The Drone Pilot Monitoring Crops!

Hovering above the fields of Aitutaki, 22-year-old Tehani Rore is transforming the way Cook Islands farmers care for their crops. As a drone pilot and tech enthusiast, he’s bringing precision agriculture to paradise, one flight at a time.

Profile Overview:
Name: Tehani Rore
Occupation: Drone Pilot (Agriculture Monitoring)
Age: 22
Background: Inspired by a YouTube video and a borrowed drone, Tehani trained himself to map fields and detect plant health. He now works with local growers to reduce waste, monitor growth, and boost yields.

Likes:

• Tech for Nature: He loves seeing data and tradition working hand in hand. 
• DIY Projects: He builds his own drone accessories using recycled parts. 
• Local Collaboration: Helping farmers feel confident with technology is his top goal. 

Dislikes:

• Tech Skepticism: He works hard to earn the trust of older growers. 
• Expensive Imports: He dreams of creating open-source Pacific farming tools.

Turns On:

• Rainfall Mapping: Using drone sensors to predict irrigation needs excites him. 

Turns Off:

• Outdated Policies: He advocates for drone regulations tailored to Pacific needs.

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