How it works

1. Drone-Mounted Multispectral Sensor (Future Upgrade)

In future versions, our drone will be equipped with a multispectral imaging system capable of capturing light across visible (RGB) and near-infrared (NIR) wavelengths. This technology will allow for vegetation analysis and health monitoring through NDVI and similar indices.

NDVI formula:

NDVI = (NIR - RED) / (NIR + RED)

These measurements will help identify crop vigor, detect stress early, and provide color-coded maps indicating plant health.

2. Environmental Sensors (Currently Active)

Our current drone system is equipped with built-in environmental sensors that record real-time field conditions without requiring any camera. These readings provide crucial data for understanding crop growth environments.

3. Data Transmission & Cloud Processing

All recorded sensor data is automatically transmitted to the cloud after each flight. The cloud platform stores, organizes, and visualizes the information for easy interpretation. In future versions, once imaging sensors are added, the software will also stitch images, align spectral bands, and calculate vegetation indices such as NDVI, GNDVI, and SAVI.

4. AI-Powered Yield Prediction (Under Development)

Our next phase will integrate artificial intelligence to analyze both environmental data and imaging inputs. The AI models will provide:

  • Estimated yield maps (tons per hectare)
  • Detection of stress or nutrient deficiencies
  • Early pest and disease risk alerts
  • Action recommendations for irrigation, fertilization, and pest control

5. Farmer Dashboard

The web-based dashboard currently displays live sensor readings such as temperature, humidity, soil moisture, and light intensity. As the system evolves, it will include NDVI heatmaps, AI-generated predictions, and field alerts, helping farmers make fast, data-driven decisions.

6. Real-World Impact

Even with environmental sensors alone, our system is already improving agricultural efficiency:

  • Smarter irrigation and fertilizer usage
  • Reduced water and chemical waste
  • Early stress and climate issue detection
  • Less time spent on manual field inspections
  • More sustainable and efficient farming practices