SYLPHAGRO provides access to drone-based thermal imaging for your agronomic experiments
In addition to visible and multispectral imaging 🌈 , we now offer analyses based on thermal infrared 🌡️
How does this differ from near-infrared?
The thermal camera records the canopy temperature at wavelengths of 8 to 14 micrometers (long wave infrared), whereas the near-infrared range of multispectral sensors covers wavelengths of 0.7 to 0.9 micrometers
Plant temperature 🪴 varies depending on their physiological state, particularly their hydration and stress levels, which opens up possibilities for
– detection of hydric and heat stress 🌵
– early detection of diseases 🤒
– indirect detection of pest attacks 🐛
Why is the drone particularly well-suited?
Compared to satellites 🛰️ , drones offer
– high resolution images (centimeter-level versus meter-level for satellites)
– flexibility (on-demand flights)
– data acquisition at critical stress points
Interested in incorporating these approaches into your experimental setups?
Contact us!