Agricultural Monitoring
Using drone and satellite imagery, we monitor crops to better assess their health, thereby enhancing harvest planning.
With the use of drones and satellite imagery, you can monitor crop health, detect pests and diseases, optimize input usage, and improve irrigation efficiency. This innovative remote sensing monitoring solution provides accurate, real-time data, enabling greater productivity and sustainability for your agricultural business.
Higher Productivity
Harvest forecasting and productivity assessment to make informed decisions about crop management.
Real-Time Monitoring
Rapid monitoring of vast agricultural areas, providing an updated view of crop conditions.
Resource Management
Optimization of water and input usage, contributing to more sustainable and cost-effective agricultural practices.
Variability Mapping
Identification of areas for different types of management based on the specific characteristics of the soil and vegetation.
Early Problem Detection
Identification of pests, diseases, and nutritional deficiencies before they become critical, enabling prompt interventions.
The choice of technology to use depends on the producer's monitoring objectives. For example, satellites provide large-scale images, allowing the monitoring of vast agricultural areas. Drones, on the other hand, offer high resolution and can be used to map smaller areas with specific details. It is important to note that these technologies can be combined to enhance monitoring and achieve even more dynamic and precise results.
One of the practical applications of remote sensing in agriculture is the analysis of plant health and density. This analysis is possible using vegetation indices. High values of this index indicate healthy and dense vegetation, low values suggest sparse or stressed vegetation (vegetation with some kind of deficiency), and negative values are typically associated with non-vegetated areas or non-vegetative targets (such as water or exposed soil). The figure below shows an example of crop health monitoring, where vegetative vigor decreases from green to red on the map.
Vegetation Health for an Agricultural Area Using Satellite Imagery.
How Drone and Satellite Images Are Used in Agriculture:
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Growth Monitoring: Images can be used to track crop development over time, helping to identify periods of healthy growth and stress.
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Detection of Water Stress: Low vegetation index values can indicate that plants are suffering from a lack of water.
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Disease Identification: Sudden changes in vegetation index values may suggest the presence of diseases or pests affecting plant health.
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Nutritional Assessment: Vegetation indices can also help monitor the nutritional health of plants, as deficiencies may be reflected in variations in the indices.
Remote sensing represents a revolution in how producers can manage their properties, integrating technology with agricultural practices. Moreover, it can provide valuable insights that help farmers make more informed decisions about management and production. By integrating this technique with other precision farming practices, it is possible to increase the efficiency and sustainability of agricultural operations, benefiting both producers and the environment.