WEED IDENTIFICATION | SPOT SPRAYING GPS PRESCRIPTION MAPS | TREATMENT SOLUTIONS
SEK Agra Drones CAN IDENTIFY Green on brown WEEDS AND OTHER UNWANTED GROWTH IN YOUR FIELD, CREATE A PINPOINT GPS LOCATION MAP FOR SPOT SPRAYING APPLICATORS, AND PROVIDE TREATMENT TO HARD TO REACH LOCATIONS.
Use Case
Treatment on hill sides, water ways, rough terrain, smaller plots, resulting in chemical saved, wear and tear on your ground rig.
Saving Chemical & Time
TIMELINE = entire GROWING SEASON & off season
Spray Only Exact Weed Locations with a Controlled Radius vs Blanket Coverage
Weed ID
green on brown weed identification
Spotting weeds row crop pre-emergence can be very beneficial in controlling unwanted growth during the row crop growing season.
SEK Agra Drones utilizes RGB drone camera abilities to identify green weeds on a brown background down to approximately 4cm. This weed identification provides a fast and efficient identification including GPS location saving you time and unnecessary herbicide blanket applications.
Weed ID is also very effective controlling weeds having escaped from a herbicide application. Post application identification is vital to the continued effective use of herbicide aiming to stop every weed from setting seed.
SEKAD's generated weed map is provided via an SHAPE file (.shp) and can be uploaded into any compatible GPS section-controlled sprayer or drone. Spot treatment via drone allows cost effective spot spraying without the need for a dedicated sprayer and wear and tear on your ground rig.
Results = SAVING Resources and Time
Regardless of spraying equipment used or boots on the ground, having a visual aid of the exact locations of unwanted weeds in your field generates cost savings.
Prescription Map Generation
Custom generated prescription map of your field that can be taken on the go via iPad, uploaded to your farm equipment / drone for accurate location treatments saving you resources and time.
Data Comparison
Identify areas of your field that are under performing and take immediate action such as applying pesticides, fertilizers, etc. with accurate informed decision making backed by data.
Sky's The Limit
Benefits of Weed ID via Drone
- A double knockdown application can be applied to browned out weeds after an initial spot spray application by using the same weed map.
- Has the ability to target weeds by size and, where a blanket application is required, larger weeds could receive a heavier rate of herbicide or a different herbicide, however individual weeds growing in clumps would be seen as a large weed.
- Where a weed is identified, a radius around that weed can be built into the weed map which reflects where seeds have fallen from that plant, which would allow:
- Fields can be scouted for isolated weeds that may have escaped a blanket application, especially as it is probable that these weeds are herbicide resistant and can be controlled before they become significant problems.
Value Add Data - Minimal Waiting
SEK Agra Drones (SEKAD) understands timing is critical in farming and data can be used to help maximize yield, save resources, and ensure you are the constant variable controlling future health of your crops.
Typical SEKAD Flight Service Call
- SEKAD strives to arrive onsite within next day of flight request (weather providing)
- SEKAD reviews the exact plot desired for data collection with you field side, then immediately starts data collection
- After data collection flight completed, field analysis guaranteed within 24 hours
- Reporting is customized for average counts per acre, heat maps, coloring, etc. desired by YOU for easy readability
- PDF file report generated and emailed to you, hard copies provided along with any high resolution images desired of your field
SEKAD Advantages vs Satellite Imaging / Other Service Providers
- Real Time Kinematic (RTK) GPS - utilized for centimeter accuracy
- Increased Resolution – Drones can take images with much higher resolution than satellites, important for crops with small leaves, micro plot research, or highly detailed inquiries.
- Faster Data Evaluation of Planter Efficiency | Replant considerations – Drones can collect data faster and with more flexibility than satellites. This allows pilots to account for weather or specific crop stage timing.
- Save time and labor with 98-99% Improved accuracy – Because drones fly low to the ground, they are less affected by atmospheric influences than satellite data. Some vegetation indices attempt to correct for these effects, but drones experience less visual variability.
- Hardware Flexibility - Drones or sensors can be changed or updated as needed by pilots for the latest technological advances.
- SEKAD local to Southeast Kansas Serving The Four Corners - Drone flights can be scheduled or repeated as needed to capture data at different times or locations.
- FAA Licensed - FAA Part 107 sUAS | FAA Class III Medical Operator Licensed
FAQ
How long until my Weed ID Report is delivered?
All SEK Agra Drone Weed ID reports are delivered less than 24 hours of flight to ensure timely actions by the crop owner.
How will my SEK Agra Drone Weed ID Report be delivered?
Weed ID reports will be delivered via email in a PDF format for ease of access and sharing.
Do you have an FAA Drone License to fly my land?
Yes! SEK Agra Drones is a certified FAA sUAS Part 107 Licensed Operator.
When is the best time to request a Weed ID report?
Subjective to your informatics need and analysis desired. Weed Identification is most beneficial with green on brown contrasting (pre-emergence of row crops).
What is the cost?
SEKAD utilizes flat rate all inclusive pricing based on acreage increments. Please contact Chris for price quote.
