Latest practices for data acquisition and processing in agricultural drone mapping

In today’s show, we are joined by Dr. Greg Crutsinger, founder of Scholarfarms to discuss how to collect and assess data using agricultural drones. We discuss the P4 Multispectral, drone mapping software – Pix4DFields and Pix4DReact, and recommend the best workflow for agricultural drone mapping.

We start this show by discussing DJI’s latest agricultural drone, the P4 Multispectral in great detail. Aggressively priced at $7,000, will this new DJI drone prove to be a good alternative to proven multispectral drones like the Wingtra and eBEE X?

In the next segment of the show, Greg explains in simple terms how multispectral cameras are used to determine the health of plants. Listeners will learn how multispectral drones equipped with light sensors are used to create a reflectance map to eventually provide actionable insights to farms.

Greg then provides some expert tips for selecting the best possible agricultural drone. Do consumer drones like Mavic and Phantom have any useful agricultural applications? And, are you better off using a multirotor over an expensive fixed-wing?

Next, we discuss drone mapping software. Will the use of Pix4DFields and Pix4D React result in a compressed and efficient workflow?

Apart from agricultural drones, we also discuss how drones are gradually proving to be an indispensable tool for disaster relief. Specifically, Greg gives a first-hand account of how he used drone mapping to help out at the Paradise Campfire incident.

Whether you are an established drone mapper or aspiring to be one, this is a show you cannot miss. Tune in now!

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Timestamps

[00:24] Paul welcomes Greg to the show
[01:13] Greg shares his background information, and reveals how he transitioned to agricultural drone mapping
[02:28] Drones in public safety
[03:40] Will Pix4D React results in a more compressed drone mapping workflow for disaster relief?
[04:33] Greg shares how he used drone mapping to aid in disaster relief during the Paradise campfire incident? Did the inability to fly BVLOS prove to be a big hindrance?
[08:13] Greg shares how different drone industry majors teamed up for disaster relief efforts during the Paradise campfire
[10:10] Will you face any issues on using third-party cameras with your drone?
[10:38] Will P4 Multispectral will disrupt the market and result in wider adoption of agricultural drones?
[11:43] Greg explains in simple terms how multispectral cameras are used to determine the health of the plant
[12:45] What is a reflectance map?
[13:24] Analyzing the camera sensor on the P4 Multispectral
[15:03] Should the light sensor on your drone always be parallel to your drone camera?
[16:46] What sort of actionable insights can agricultural drones give you?
[18:53] Can consumer drones with RGB cameras prove to be useful for agricultural drone mapping?
[19:19] Commercially, is the use of agricultural drones for high-value crops a better proposition?
[20:44] Multirotor vs. Fixed Wing – Which is the best option for agricultural drone mapping?
[21:36] What is the main benefit of using Pix4DFields or Pix4DReact? Does lower overlap help process images at a faster rate?
[22:50] Important considerations for buying the P4 Multispectral
[24:12] How do you interpret drone data and make actionable recommendations to farmers?
[25:44] Greg shares his contact information

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