Author: Eduardo Calandria

The cost-benefit ratio between a drone and an aircraft for the field may vary depending on several factors, such as the size of the area to be covered, the specific monitoring needs, the type of crop and local conditions. Below are a number of aspects to consider. Initial cost In general, drones have a lower initial cost than a small aircraft. Professional-level agricultural drones can vary in price, but are usually less expensive compared to a light aircraft and the costs associated with their maintenance and operation. Coverage and capacity...

We often hear about its calculation and its importance in crop care. How to define the NDVI index (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) is calculated using images captured by drones equipped with multispectral cameras. This index is a quantitative measure that, related to crop variables, can be used as an index of vegetation health and density in a given area. The calculation of NDVI is based on the difference between the reflectance of near infrared light (NIR) and the reflectance of red light (RED). The NDVI...

On this occasion, we make an initial reference to DJI, one of the most important and well-known brands in Uruguay, which also has an official representative here and in the Mercosur countries. DJI is considered the leading brand in the drone market. It is a Chinese company specialized in the manufacture and sale of drones for consumers, as well as for professional and commercial use. They have pioneered the development of drones with integrated cameras and highly advanced stabilization technology, which has given them great popularity in the industry. Allies of rural producers Drones used in rural agriculture have been...

We begin this weekly column by referring to our 10 years of experience in drone technology, which, although it may seem little, is highly valued in this technology. Our first steps to learn about drone technology were taken at the beginning of 2012. As time went by, it became part of our professional profile and turned into a passion. The interest was growing exponentially in direct line with the advances that this technology shows, and which never ceases to amaze us. A vision of the future and the difficulties of the challenge We must recognize that our interest...

Every story has a beginning and like all great technology it has its roots in the world's great powers. And commonly, military employment is behind the origin and development of various gadgets. Welcome to the world of unmanned aircraft! As a definition, drones or also known as UAV, from Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, or more appropriately RPAS, for Remotely Piloted Aircraft System, refer to an aircraft that flies unmanned, that is, it is directed or operated remotely. The drone as such in Uruguay, and in other countries of the world, was initially used with the purpose of...