Sony Launches Agriculture Solution for Crop Management
Summary
During a flight, this sensing unit obtains highly accurate geolocation, altitude and posture information leveraged by Sonys unique algorithm and real-time processor, while synching up geo data with every photo it captures. Fast flight data quality validation before processing Fast stitching for generating NDVI / RGB map Multiple battery flight data import with a single operation Easy to use graphical assessment tools for in-field decision making Location point export for streamlined ground truthing operation During its development, Sony carried out a number of field investigation programs with industry partners to firmly grasp market issues and needs, including with Syngenta, a leading agriculture company that combines technology and research to improve crop insights and outcomes. "This offering furthers our ability to provide meaningful, implementable information to growers," said Dan Burdett, global head of digital agriculture, Syngenta. Related Links These additional insights will offer growers the ability to easily oversee and manage the progress of their crops, allowing them to observe the growth and health, and make decisions and take actions on the spot to increase productivity and efficiency, thereby saving time and reducing costs.