Animal Agriculture
UAV Benefits
- Identify sick or down animals that need prompt treatment
- Locate livestock across many acres
- Search for mother and offspring and assess their health
- Inspect fences quickly to determine if they need to be repaired, mowed or sprayed
- View seasonal grazing patterns to determine future forage selection
Challenges
Structural components: Barns and structures pose a risk to animal safety and the UAV.
- Tip: Fly around structures, not over them, to maintain animal safety and prevent damage to the UAV.
Shadows: Extreme light contrasts in and around buildings, making it hard to see animals.
- Tip: Try multiple camera settings and images to find the right balance.
Animal instinct: Animals may instinctively fear the sound or sight of the UAV.
- Tip: Keep a close eye on behavior and take measures to acclimate livestock to the UAV’s presence.
Animal Agriculture Examples
During a sorghum feed trial, the researchers were having trouble with the heifers jumping the..
Animal identification is key in keeping good records on livestock. Reading eartags in the pasture..
A common concern when working with UAVs around livestock is whether or not the animals will be...
We are counting livestock using a stitched image from 300 feet up...
A stitched plant-health map of cover crops shows a grazing gradient where patterns are starting...
Checking this automatic water device by UAV allows a farm manager to remotely and quickly...
the bank, but an aerial view can give the operator a new perspective.
Video was collected from above, behind and to the side of each spreader which allows you to see...
You can see reduced algae cover from spring to late summer shows as the pond appears clearer.