Precision Agriculture

Use of unmanned aerial vehicles in agriculture

Optimization of the production process

The adoption of Precision Agriculture practices using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is a method that enhances competitiveness, saves resources and inputs, and supports the sustainable development of the agricultural sector. The use of UAVs and the data they generate, combined with ground-based measurements, significantly contributes to the optimization of agriculture, the implementation of proper cultivation practices, and the reduction of the environmental footprint.

Tool for optimal agricultural practices

Precise crop overview
Detection of flowering and fruiting
Early detection of diseases
Specialized equipment

Crop Monitoring with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Case Studies

Aerial mapping of various crops

Photogrammetric mapping of various crops using the fixed-wing UAV eBee X in combination with the S.O.D.A. photogrammetric camera and the MicaSense RedEdge-P multispectral sensor. The data was processed and analyzed using the photogrammetry software Pix4Dmapper and Pix4Dfields.

Management of crop irrigation needs

Calculation of vegetation index (NDVI) and crop density using multispectral or thermal sensors in the field, aiming to identify areas that are dry or require human intervention.

Crop spraying

Scanning and spraying in hard-to-reach areas using UAVs for weed control that were parasitizing the crops, resulting in increased yield and simultaneous reduction of chemical quantity in groundwater. The aerial spraying was carried out using drones from the DJI Agras series.

Spraying demonstration on a sloped vineyard with the DJI Agras T30

Effective crop spraying with the specially designed precision agriculture UAVs from the DJI Agras series, which can perform autonomous operations on various terrains, including
farms, vineyards, and orchards.

Higher spraying efficiency
Wider spray coverage
Precision and safety in spraying flights
Application in hard-to-reach areas

Fixed-Wing Drone

Fixed-wing drones are an excellent choice for mapping.

One of the most important advantages of fixed-wing drones is their long flight endurance, which, combined with their high speed, makes them extremely productive. They are considered ideal tools for mapping large areas such as road networks, agricultural fields, forested regions, and remote sections of water systems. Their use is combined with photogrammetry software to produce high-accuracy maps and terrain models.

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Integrated Photogrammetric Software

Photogrammetry software is an essential tool in the fields of mapping and 3D modeling.

Photogrammetry software processes images captured by drones or other cameras and converts them into a high-precision 3D digital model and a geometrically corrected image mosaic. Typical products of a photogrammetric software are the production of 3D point clouds, the production of 3D meshes with textures, the production of 2.5D digital surface models and the production of orthophoto maps.

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