Multispectral and Thermal Drone Surveys for Agriculture and Livestock

Petrov Sky Dynamics, part of Sky Pictures Bulgaria, provides advanced solutions for monitoring and analysis of agricultural land and livestock farms using multispectral, thermal, and RGB drones. These systems deliver detailed information on soil moisture, crop health, and growth dynamics across different zones, enabling farmers to make informed decisions and optimize resources.

What We Offer

✔ Agricultural Field Surveys
● Monitoring soil moisture and its distribution during irrigation or drought;
● Analyzing growth dynamics in different zones of a field;
● Detecting crop diseases, pests, and stress factors;
● Predicting favorable and unfavorable events (drought, disease outbreaks, nutrient deficiencies).
✔ Precision Agriculture
● Optimizing irrigation through NDVI, NDRE, and other vegetation indices;
● Reducing costs for fertilizers and pesticides by applying them only where needed;
● Generating accurate field maps for integration into smart farming systems.
✔ Livestock Applications
● Counting animals in large herds from the air;
● Detecting elevated body temperatures via thermal monitoring – early warning of diseases;
● Monitoring herd behavior and location in real time;
● Security and protection – detecting predators or incursions into hazardous areas.
✔ Crisis and Emergency Support
● Locating animals during fires, floods, or natural disasters;
● Detecting lost or separated animals in hard-to-reach terrain.

Technological Solutions

Multispectral Drones

● Sensors for vegetation index analysis (NDVI, GNDVI, NDRE);
● Early detection of crop stress, disease, and nutrient deficiencies;
● Mapping fields with centimeter-level precision.

Thermal Drones

● Soil moisture and heat zone analysis;
● Detection of leaks in irrigation systems;
● Monitoring plant and animal body temperatures.

High-Resolution RGB Cameras

● Visual inspection of crops and farmland;
● Detailed documentation of field and farm conditions;
● 2D/3D modeling and volume calculations.

Software and Integration

● Data processing and visualization in GIS and CAD systems;
● Automated reports and predictive analytics;
● Integration with farm management platforms.

Key Features

● Precise vegetation monitoring – data on crop health and productivity;
● Moisture analysis – optimized irrigation and drought prevention;
● Animal monitoring – counting, temperature tracking, behavior, and security;
● RTK/GNSS positioning – high-accuracy mapping;
● AI analytics – automatic detection of diseases, defects, and anomalies;
● Real-time data – delivered directly to farmers and ranchers for immediate action.

Sectors and Applications
● Agriculture – monitoring fields, orchards, vineyards;
● Precision Irrigation – control and optimization of water use;
● Livestock Farming – herd monitoring, disease prevention, security;
● Ecology – assessing farming practices and their environmental impact;
● Institutions and Cooperatives – integrated solutions for agricultural programs and funded projects.

Why Choose Multispectral and Thermal Drone Surveys?
● Better understanding of crop and livestock health;
● Reduced costs for water, fertilizers, and pesticides;
● Significant time savings when surveying large areas;
● Safety and minimized risk for humans in difficult terrain;
● Increased yields through timely and precise decision-making.

Multispectral and thermal drone surveys are a key tool for modern agriculture and livestock management. They provide accurate, real-time data that help farmers and ranchers optimize processes, reduce costs, and increase productivity, while ensuring sustainable resource management and enhanced security.