Precision Farming with Drone FAQs
FAQs for Precision Farming with Drone
Can I choose different cameras? How many can the solution mount?
Regarding the Mapir cameras, with the Matrice 100 you can mount up to 4 Mapir cameras in addition to the RGB camera. With the Phantom 3 you can mount two Mapir cameras and can change them according to your specific need.
Can Matrice 100 support double battery compartments? What’s the maxflight time?
The doublebattery compartments of DJI Matrice 100 can hold a second battery. The flight time of a Matrice 100 with one battery is about 40 minutes .
Can the system work w/o wifi in order to work in remote areas?
You can sure fly over remote areas without internet access. It is highly recommended to previously download the map of the area.
Can we assemble battery compartment on the upper centre plate?
Yes. Users have the option to assemble the battery compartment on the lower centre plate or upper centre plate.
How does weather affect the solution?
Weather (wind, rain) can impact the performance of your drone, but weather strong enough to significantly impact performance will also be strong enough to prevent most drones from flying.
If we need more than one camera attached can we change them?
With the Matrice 100 you can change the cameras to fit your specific requirements
Is Analist one fee for all computers to gain access to software?
Analist 2016 CLOUD can be installed on more devices but you can only run one at a time.
Is it an annual fee or lifetime software?
Analist comes as a perpetual license.
Is the solution able to determine between grass and moss?
The solutions are able to identify the difference between the presence and the absence of vegetation.
What does the reflectance of the plant tell us?
With multispectral imaging we can identify areas of stress in a crop, and obtain an analysis of the vigor of a plant.
What is the weight of the sensors for multi-spectral imaging?
A Mapir camera is 65gr. The QX1 in the Matrice 100 AgroSENSE solution is 335gr.
What software can I use for multi-spectral data analysis?
With the AgroSENSE Matrice 100 Solution you have the software Analist 2016 CLOUD software included in the package which generates immediate NDVI reports of the surveyed area.
What solution can determine vegetation classification, cultivation and vegetation health, soil and crop distinction, and fertilizer prescription?
All Analist Group Solutions for precision farming are able to determine cultivation and vegetation health, soil and crop distinction, and need of fertilizer.