Drones bring new automation options into the greenhouse

Drones for Data Collection

Frans-Peter Dechering, who co-founded Corvus Drones with Gerhold ten Voorde about three years ago, says the company's main focus is indoor navigation.

"We partner with computer vision companies because there are so many domains that require knowledge," Dechering says. "By partnering, we are able to grow faster and help more growers."

Using Corvus' drones, growers define the greenhouse flight route in a flight control web app, link a task to the drone, put the drone on the main aisle, and push the start button. The drone then executes the task automatically, leading to a number of benefits, including:

• Seed germination: improves square meter efficiency and saves time.
• Leaf area index measurement and growth monitoring minimizes crop risks.
• Flower detection improves the readiness stage to optimize customer delivery.

The long-term goal for Corvus is to digitize every plant in every greenhouse all over the world. In March 2022, the award-winning company introduced its first application for seed germination, adding to its current offerings for leaf area index measurement, growth monitoring, and flower detection. 

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Photo: Using Corvus' drones, growers define the greenhouse flight route in a flight control web app, link a task to the drone, put the drone on the main aisle, and push the start button. Credit: Corvus Drones

Source: Greenhouse Grower