Topic 1: Introduction to Drones in Agriculture

4. Thermal imaging

Thermal imaging cameras are also being developed for deployment by drones. These cameras detect the heat off surfaces through a specific wavelength of light. This infrared light is invisible to the naked eye but when processed with the appropriate equipment the radiation is converted into an image we can see. Night vision and advanced military systems have used this for some time.

Smart agriculture concept photo showing the infrared uses of drones in farming for high definition soil mapping/planting, con
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