Aerial Intelligence For Agriculture

The Garud Survey offers an instant view of the surveyed area, allowing the job to be completed in a fraction of the time it would take to walk. Covering hundreds of hectares in a single flight, it collects vital data to locate and identify different areas of crop stress. This survey service proves to be beneficial for farmers as it helps them calculate the exact land size, classify crop types and optimize their harvesting plans. Notably, in India, there are currently over 35 drone start-ups dedicated to raising the technical standards and reducing the prices of drone agricultural survey, crop inspection and damage mapping for insurance.For growers, service providers and agricultural researchers, the Garud Survey provides a fast and efficient way to locate crops, identify stress areas, develop treatment plans and monitor plant growth, among other valuable applications. Using high-resolution RGB cameras, this survey can detect and quantify crop health problems at an early stage, resulting in reduced input costs and increased yield potential.The data collected from the Garud Survey helps prepare prescription maps and plans, enabling more accurate and cost-effective treatment strategies. Additionally, these insights complement other agronomy tools, further enhancing the decision-making processes.A practical example is soil/leaf sampling, where drone data guides users to the most optimal sampling locations, saving time and cost. The Garud Survey also facilitates monitoring from crop emergence to harvest, ensures accurate phenotyping and supports various research applications. Capturing regularly calibrated data from professional multispectral sensors provides continuous insight into crop health, independent of changes in illumination, presenting the data needed to derive quantitative trends.In short, Garud Survey empowers farmers and researchers with rapid and data-rich solutions that enhance crop management, reduce expenses and boost overall farm productivity.