The drone service offered by Ag-Analytics and Farm Flight will offer machine learning-based analysis of farms to growers
Ag-Analytics launches new drone service for farmers. (Credit: Pixabay/DJI-Agras.)
Ag-Analytics has partnered with Farm Flight for the launch of on-demand unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) service to assist farmers in the US.
The custom flight service will help farmers in providing fast, cost-effective UAV flights and machine learning analysis of their farms. Done entirely remotely, the process does not require any physical contact.
Growers can easily order for their specific field(s) through a simple web map, pick reports and receive a total cost estimate in less than five minutes. A UAV pilot will confirm the flight schedule through email or phone and will complete the flight, usually between three and five days.
The analytics can include plant health, stand-count and more
After the flight is completed, the report is delivered to the grower via email and through the Ag-Analytics portal with a fully interactive map application and advanced analyses including plant health, stand-count and much more.
Optionally, users can also link their John Deere Operations Center or Climate FieldView accounts for more streamlined information flow for free.
The cost of the UAV service starts at $210 for a 60-acre field or $2.40/acre for larger fields. Growers can also place a no-obligation order in less than five minutes and they are billed at flight time.
Ag-Analytics is also offering a limited-time deal of a $100 credit on first-time orders of $500 or more.
Ag-AnalyticsCEO Josh Woodard said: “In light of recent events, the need for timely, cost-effective remote solutions could never be higher and more urgent. The Ag-Analytics On-Demand UAV Service allows farmers to easily order UAV flights and custom analytics without even leaving the office.
“Through our partner network with Farm Flight, we can send a pilot out and deliver fast, professional, and safe UAV services on-demand without the typical hassle and high cost.”
The Ag-Analytics On-Demand UAV Service captures high precision data from fields using gigapixel imagery. Irrigation leaks, infections, pests and other potential problem areas can now become more apparent when viewed on a scale using UAV imaging.
Ag-Analytics also claims that the new service uses machine learning algorithms to count every single plant in the field with 98% accuracy. Field stress can now be graded in percentage and nitrogen status can also be monitored.
The information can be used to determine seed quality, where to apply additional fertiliser and if there are any sections on the field that need attention. Such information can help growers to improve their productivity while reducing their losses.