Agri Drone Flight Operations

Performing an RPAS (remotely piloted aircraft system) flight for data collection, sensor testing, or explorative analysis in agricultural settings to enhance precision farming and decision-making or test drone applications.

Interested in this service? Contact us at agrifoodtef@ilvo.vlaanderen.be 

 

Overview

Our Agri Drone Flight Operation service offers precision drone flights designed to collect essential data for agricultural analysis, whether for crop monitoring, land surveying, or environmental assessments. These flights utilise RGB, multispectral, hyperspectral, and thermal sensors to capture data. The data is collected with aims to help agribusinesses optimise resource management, detect crop health issues, pest management, and make informed decisions. Whether you need to test drone-integrated sensors, gather aerial imagery, or explore new analytics, this service provides a flexible and tailored approach to meet the specific needs of your operation. Customers will receive detailed data, advice, and insights that can be applied to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and support sustainable farming practices.

More about the service

Discover more about our service, including how it can benefit you, the delivery process, and the options for customisation tailored to your specific needs!

> Support in agricultural RPAS applications
> Production of flight plan, availability of RPAS and relevant sensors, and provide a licensed pilot.
> Analysis and transformation of data to information and (if possible) actions

A flight plan is created and the RPAS is transported to the location. Depending on the customization, a sensor is installed and calibrated correctly. A licenced pilot will conduct the flight ensuring a safe and relevant test setup.

This service can be customised to meet the customer’s specific needs, such as the type of sensors to be tested (thermal, multispectral, etc.) or the type of data they wish to collect (crop health analysis, land surveys, 3D models, etc.). Limitations may include weather conditions, which can affect the flight schedule, and any restrictions due to local regulations for RPAS. For more information on testing unregulated applications, please enquire about our sandbox services. Additionally, larger fields may require multiple flights for comprehensive data coverage.
Location
At user's premises
Belgium
Type of Sector
Arable farming
Greenhouse
Horticulture
Viticulture
Type of service
Test execution
Test setup
Accepted type of products
Design / Documentation
Physical system
Software or AI model
Other