Drones take to the skies over Napa Valley vineyards

Napa Valley, California is one of the most recent places to utilize drone technology. Grape growers and vineyard owners in Napa are using drones to survey their harvest and compile data that can help with future growing. The information collected can be used for a variety of purposes including improving the quality of the grapes themselves.

Key Takeaways:

• Drones are able to fly closer to the ground, allowing for greater accuracy and higher image resolution.
• The use of aerial imaging services benefits vineyard management by providing critical, actionable information on vine stress, vigor, and disease, said the company.
• Studies show that aerial imaging has the potential to increase vineyard revenue by up to $10,000 per acre per year while decreasing operational costs.

“After processing the data, the company creates and delivers reports so vineyard management can make informed decisions to increase their grapes’ quality, as well as their business revenue and profits, said the release.”

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