- 2019 University Collaboration Project advances academic
research, applications and crop production practices
- Quantix™ hybrid drone and the AeroVironment Decision Support
System™ (AV DSS) deliver on-demand field intelligence to improve
crop management for today’s growers
- Drone and data analytics ecosystem to be used in a wide variety
of precision agriculture research studies
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned
aircraft systems for both defense and commercial applications,
today announced its 2019 Quantix and AV DSS University
Collaboration Project. The project’s focus is to advance academic
research, applications and crop production practices to improve the
future of farming through the use of unmanned aircraft systems
(UAS) and advanced data analytics.
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University of Louisiana Monroe UAS major
Stephanie Robinson holds the Quantix drone, donated by
AeroVironment to the school’s Precision Agriculture and UAS
Research Center. (Photo: The University of Louisiana, Monroe)
Through the project, AeroVironment has donated 87 Quantix™
hybrid drone and AV DSS™ ecosystems to the agricultural departments
of 35 universities throughout the U.S., including Purdue
University, The Ohio State University, Cornell University,
University of Louisiana-Monroe, University of Florida, University
of Georgia, North Dakota State University, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
and many others.
Participating universities will employ AeroVironment’s Quantix
hybrid drone and AV DSS data analytics platform in a variety of
in-field trials, application usage studies and precision
agriculture systems research covering areas such as crop nutrient
and input management, artificial intelligence for detecting weeds,
pests and diseases, and improved accuracy of crop yield prediction.
Participating universities will share their hands-on experience,
along with use-case insights that can improve in-field performance
and advance the adoption of drone-based technologies for the
agriculture industry.
“Working with the team at AeroVironment moved our drone-based
agriculture research forward beyond what we could have done
otherwise,” noted professor Quirine Ketterings, Cornell University
Nutrient Management Spear Program. “Ultimately, our goal is to
develop accurate corn yield predictions based on in-season nitrogen
applications to achieve an optimal economic return for the
producer.”
Featuring automated precision flight operation and an innovative
VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) hybrid design, Quantix is
purpose-built for crop scouting, and can survey up to 400 acres in
just 45 minutes. During flight, integrated sensors capture
high-resolution color and multispectral imagery via dual 18
megapixel cameras. On-board processing wirelessly transmits true
color and NDVI imagery to the included operating tablet as soon as
the drone lands, allowing growers to investigate issues while still
in the field. For more detailed analysis, Quantix seamlessly
integrates with AV DSS to perform advanced image processing and
data analytics, including True Color, NDVI, GNDVI, canopy coverage,
anomaly detection and more, providing users with deeper insights
into plant emergence, vegetative health, inputs and resource
management.
“AeroVironment’s donation of Quantix and AV DSS will enable
participating universities to quickly and easily gain the on-demand
field intelligence they need to advance multiple areas of
agriculture research, while enhancing the understanding and
application of drone-based technology,” said Rick Pedigo, vice
president of business development at AeroVironment. “With on-demand
access to high resolution imagery and advanced data analytics,
we’re preparing the latest generation of farmers to employ drone
technology, such as Quantix and AV DSS, throughout their farming
practices, improving crop production and farming efficiencies for
years to come.”
“Working with industry leaders such as AeroVironment allows our
program to stay on the forefront of the UAS field. The donation of
two drones to our program will allow us to provide outstanding
hands-on experience to our students,” said Paul Karlowitz, director
of operations, University of Louisiana Monroe’s Precision
Agriculture and UAS Research Center.
Several participating universities will feature Quantix and AV
DSS at upcoming agriculture and UAS learning events:
- University of Illinois Department of Crop Sciences – Agronomy
Day, Aug. 22, 2019
- Kansas State University – UAS Tech Forum, Aug. 21-22, 2019
- Purdue University – NACAA Forum, Sept. 8-12, 2019
- The Ohio State University – Farm Science Review, Sept. 17-19,
2019
For more information, or to purchase a Quantix and AV DSS
product package visit: www.avdroneanalytics.com.
About AeroVironment, Inc.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) provides customers with more
actionable intelligence so they can proceed with certainty. Based
in California, AeroVironment is a global leader in unmanned
aircraft systems and tactical missile systems, and serves defense,
government, and commercial customers. For more information visit
www.avinc.com.
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