Vegetation maps
Zoning of vegetative vigour for targeted interventions and zone-differentiated harvesting.
The service
Survey and distribution, from above
Photogrammetric flights and data processing to turn aerial images into agronomic maps ready to use.
Vigour maps
Vegetation indices (NDVI, NDRE, OSAVI, GNDVI, TCARI) to capture health status and vigour, zone by zone.
Water-stress maps
Thermal surveys to identify areas under water stress and optimise irrigation.
3D models and orthophotos
Photogrammetric reconstructions and three-dimensional models of the field and the plants.
Prescription maps
Maps for variable-rate treatments and fertilisation based on the data collected.
Aerial distribution
Distribution from above of plant protection products, fertilisers and beneficial insects with XAG drones.
Dedicated sensors
RGB, multispectral and thermal cameras mounted on DJI drones for advanced surveys.
iDrone in numbers:
+5
Drones available (RGB, multispectral and thermal)
+3000
Hectares mapped on woody, cereal and horticultural crops
+10
Certified pilots active throughout Italy
+10
Years of experience in drone data analysis
The results
What you can do with iDrone
Every flight generates data ready to use: tap a card to see the details.
Water-stress maps
Thermal surveys and CWSI index to identify areas under strain and optimise irrigation.
Aerial distribution
Treatments and distribution from above of plant protection products, fertilisers and beneficial insects with XAG drones.
Aerial photogrammetry
3D models, orthophotos and plant counting from photogrammetric flights.
Prescription maps
Maps for variable-rate treatments, sowing, harvesting and irrigation.
Data processing
Photogrammetric processing and generation of maps, models and agronomic reports.
The service, step by step
How it works
1
Request and site inspection
Share the coordinates or the details of the plots: we plan the optimal flight plan based on crop, season and objective of the survey.
2
Flight mission
ENAC-certified pilots carry out the flight with RGB, multispectral and thermal drones. For surfaces under 10 hectares, a few minutes are enough.
3
Data processing
The images are processed with photogrammetry software and proprietary algorithms: orthomosaics, vegetation indices, 3D models and georeferenced thematic maps.
4
Delivery of the results
Within a few days you receive the maps in GIS format (GeoTIFF, shapefile) and an agronomic report, compatible with the main on-board terminals and management software.
5
Decision support
We help you translate the maps into actions: differentiated fertilisation, zoning for selective harvesting, priority plots for treatments.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about iDrone
What is iDrone?
iDrone is Agrobit's aerial drone-survey service: vigour, water-stress, 3D-model and prescription maps, as well as the aerial distribution of plant protection products, fertilisers and beneficial insects, with ENAC-certified pilots across the whole territory.
Which drones and sensors are used?
DJI drones with RGB, multispectral and thermal cameras for the survey, and XAG drones for aerial distribution.
How long does a flight take?
For surfaces under 10 hectares a few minutes are enough; the times increase in proportion to the extent of the plot, from the experimental plot to districts of hundreds of hectares.
In what format do I receive the results?
You receive the maps in GIS format (GeoTIFF, shapefile) and an agronomic report, compatible with the main on-board terminals and management software. We also upload the maps in KML format on Google Maps, so you can consult them conveniently from your smartphone in the field too.
Are the pilots certified?
Yes, all flights are carried out by ENAC-certified Agrobit pilots (UAS operator).
What can iDrone distribute from above?
Liquid, granular and powder plant protection products (fertilisers, seeds), as well as beneficial insects and mites for biocontrol (e.g. against red spider mite and grapevine moth), with variable-rate distribution too.