Drones for Agriculture
Increase crop yields with modern techniques.
Vision Aerial drones are proudly made in America.
Benefits of Using Drones for Agriculture
Drones for agriculture have revolutionized an ancient practice. With a range of sensor options like multispectral, growers can manage water more efficiently. In addition, they can spot plant distress earlier and precisely target fertilizer or pesticide applications. Lastly, they can predict crop yields and increase output. It’s a modern workflow that uses science and technology to reduce waste and maximize outcomes.
Agricultural Applications:
- Crop Inspection
- Weed Detection
- Irrigation Planning
- Leak Detection
- Map Crop Health
- Predict Crop Yields
- Identify Pest Infestations
- Identify Diseases
Reduce Scouting Time
Detect Distress Earlier
Improve Water Management
Increase Crop Yields
Why Vision Aerial?
Reduce Scouting Time and Leverage Enhanced Data with Drones for Agriculture
Scouting a field on foot is time-consuming and inconvenient. Drones pre-programmed with a flight pattern using mission planning software can inspect the same area in less time. Multispectral sensors attached to the belly of the drone pick up data that is invisible to the human eye. The data collected can then produce chlorophyll maps, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), land topography, heatmaps, and more. This information helps provide insights for better decision making.
Detect Plant Distress Earlier
Did you know that you can detect signs of crop stress earlier? You can with a multispectral sensor attached to a drone. By looking at data such as chlorophyll maps and NDVI indexes, growers are able to spot a lack of plant vigor. This could indicate disease, pest infestation, or other environmental stressors. Once detected, targeted treatment can be applied to the affected area, and only the affected area, before the problem spreads. This type of focused approach reduces costs and improves operational efficiency.
Improve Water Management and Detect Irrigation Leaks
Topographic maps can be used for irrigation planning and to improve drainage. Agronomists can also use thermal images to measure differences in crop and soil temperature, highlighting problems with irrigation. Leaks and overspray will appear to be cooler on these images while dry areas will appear warmer.
Increase Crop Yields (and Profits!)
Inspecting crops more frequently allows you to detect signs of distress earlier. Then, action can be taken before a small problem becomes a big one. Fewer dollars are wasted when fertilizer and pesticides are applied in a precisely targeted manner. This results in a fine-tuned approach that results in larger yields and profits.
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Why Use Vision Aerial Drones for Agriculture?
Made in the USA
Designed, developed, tested, manufactured, and supported in the US. We strive to provide the best service possible.
Easy To Fly
Less than 4 hours of training time, intuitive controls, and ultra-smooth flight mean your team can focus on what matters.
Wind Tolerant
Vision Aerial drones perform well in challenging environments. The SwitchBlade-Elite can withstand gusts up to 40 kph (25 mph).
Payload Versatility
Our drones can carry all the best-in-class cameras and sensors. They easily adapt to support your missions as they evolve.
Recommended Drone for Agriculture
Gamma Ray Spectrometer
Elevate your agricultural management with the cutting-edge Agriculture Drone System (ADS) from Vision Aerial, tailored to provide a holistic view of your crops. Seamlessly integrate the unparalleled capabilities of the MicaSense Altum-PT™ sensor with the agile SwitchBlade drone for optimized agricultural outcomes.
From early growth monitoring to precision irrigation, ADS caters to the full spectrum of your farming needs. Harness the power of up to six discrete spectral bands, capturing essential data points like RGB color, crop vigor, and ultra-high-resolution panchromatic images. Identify plant health issues even at the nascent stages and implement corrective measures in real time.
Deployment is swift, ensuring you don’t miss vital farming windows—with a setup time of under 2 minutes. The ADS is conveniently packed in a durable, weatherproof Pelican case designed with separate compartments for all essential accessories. Navigate effortlessly over expansive fields and challenging terrains, boasting an impressive autonomous range of up to 16 km (10 mi). This is especially valuable for large-scale farms and plantations.
The Indefinite Flight Package (IFP) amplifies your operations. Charge spare batteries as you fly, ensuring your missions run back-to-back without downtime. Every ADS system purchase also includes a comprehensive 1-day training session at Vision Aerial’s Flight Center in Bozeman, Montana, and an extended Second Year Warranty.
Enhance productivity, reduce resource wastage, and maximize your yield potential with Vision Aerial’s ADS – the future of precision agriculture.
Key Features
- Dual 1024-channel gamma-ray spectrometers for high sensitivity and accuracy
- Advanced automatic gain stabilization using natural background radiation
- No need for additional radioactive check sources
- Real-time data acquisition with adjustable sampling rates (1 second to 1 minute)
- Integrated GPS module for precise geolocation data
- Data storage on SD card with expandable memory, capable of storing up to 40,000 spectra
- BGO or NaI/Tl detectors (both 2” x 2”) for flexible detection options
- Single button operation for ease of use in the field
- External GPS module for accurate geospatial data collection
Full Specifications
- Detector Types: Two BGO or NaI/Tl detectors (2” x 2”, 51 mm x 51 mm)
- Energy Range: 25 keV – 3000 keV
- Resolution:BGO: Max 11.5% FWHM (661 keV),
NaI/Tl: Max 8% FWHM (661 keV) - Spectrometer: 2 x 1024 channel, 40 MHz DSP, 250,000 cps per detector
- Sampling Rate: User selectable, from 1 second per sample
- Data Storage: Minimum 40,000 full spectra samples (20,000 per detector), expandable memory
- Size: 145 mm x 78 mm x 260 mm
- Operating Temperature: -10°C to +50°C
- Protection Rating: IP-40 (dust protection, no water resistance)