LIDAR & multispectral drones in viticulture
- Build a 3D, measurable twin of the vineyard
- Define a repeatable workflow to monitor vine growth and correlate to yield
- Define and measure areas of vine row that can be replanted and correlate to additional yield
- Protect the environment and soil health by measurably reducing use of herbicides, fertilizer, water and pesticides through targeted application models
Challenges and how they will be addressed
Growers in both the viticultural and agricultural sectors face similar challenges; pests, weather and resources. It is traditionally monitored by literally walking around fields or vineyards to inspect the plants, taking time and effort best used elsewhere. The introduction of drones mounted with various sensors addresses all these challenges, by identifying specific areas for monitoring and remediation whilst reducing time, resource use and protecting the environment.
Multispectral sensing detects the light reflected by plant canopy in non-visible wavelengths. This is then measured and converted by vegetation indexes to provide a state of health alongside actionable outputs. By using drones, we can gather much more detailed data than available via satellite.
LiDAR will enable precision mapping of the complete vineyard and establish a measurable digital twin, which can be updated to monitor growth and predict yield. Thermographic sensors will complement the existing multispectral capability and measure temperature fluctuations in the vine, allowing key decisions to be made across the season.
Tech components and data
Drone mounted LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and Drone mounted multispectral imaging sensors, interpretive software. Measurable digital models of the vineyard, tracked and charted data.
Expected outcomes
We hypothesise that a combined data-layer approach will allow real-world savings and a 10% improvement in seasonal yield compared to the existing approach.
About Low Altitude Ltd
| Full name | Low Altitude Ltd |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Website | https://lowaltitude.co.uk/ |
| Contact Persons | Chris Crane |
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Low Altitude serves the precision Viticulture and Agriculture sectors, offering advanced crop-monitoring via drone mounted multispectral sensors. Our goal is to help clients improve yield, reduce expenditure and protect the environment.
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