Unmanned aerial systems and other remote sensing equipments have gained much popularity among agriculturists, especially plant breeders. The remote sensing techniques, especially the use of drones have shown a positive impact in field-phenotyping and plant breeding. But, is there any disadvantage of using such techniques in plant breeding/agricultural research? If so, what are they and how other method(s) can replace the use of drones?
@Alexander André Remke, thanks for the answer. My target is an experimental wheat field.
I can see where a UAV with a variety of sensors may be helpful, depending on what you are after. As a Trimble reseller I have sold the handheld Greenseeker to several researchers, and those need to have an extension kit to get over the middle of the trial strip. I suspect a UAV would work a little easier. Except invest some dollars in a solid enough unit that can handle wind.
سلام .من فکر میکنم مشکل اصلی این تجهیزات انحصاری بودن و گران قیمت بودن آنهاست ، وپایین بودن سطوح آموزشی در زمینه استفاده از این تجهیزات بزرگترین مشکل سرراه فراگیرنشدن استفاده از این تکنولوژیها می باشد
@ کارشناسی ارشد , that certainly depends on the region in which they are to be used. But it’s true, they are expensive and you have to learn how to use them first. In some countries, you also have to be able to complete and pass appropriate training and there are many rules to follow, such as to the permitted altitude to avoid danger.
All such technology can be tremendously useful.... but it all depends on a lot of ground truthing... never give up your ability to stand in front of something with your "boots on the ground" and see with the eyes you were born with!
Yesterday I read and recommend a very good review, published recently about this topic, including pros and cons:
Field Phenotyping for the Future July 2018 DOI: · 10.1002/9781119312994.apr0651 In book: Annual Plant Reviews Online Jonathan A. Atkinson · Robert J. Jackson · Alison R. Bentley · Show all 5 authors · Darren Mark WellsDarren Mark Wells
@Petra Seidel, thank you for providing me review information. I'll go through it.
Thank you for that, Rahul Raman, no problem, i hope it will be helpful, Regards, Petra
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