Drone Crop Inspection Checklist: Precision Agriculture Data Collection & Analysis

Unlock the power of aerial data! This Drone Crop Inspection Checklist guides you through efficient data collection and analysis, ensuring accurate assessments of crop health, identifying potential issues early, and maximizing yields with precision agriculture techniques. Perfect for farmers, agronomists, and drone operators.

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Pre-Flight Checks

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Ensuring drone and equipment are ready for flight.

Drone Battery Level (%)

Camera Battery Level (%)

Propeller Condition (1-5, 1=Excellent, 5=Damaged)

Software Version (Drone & Camera)

GPS Status

Any Pre-Flight Issues Noted?

Flight Planning & Permissions

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Verifying flight area, airspace regulations, and necessary approvals.

Flight Date

Planned Flight Start Time

Airspace Class

Altitude (Feet)

NOTAM Requirements

Flight Authorization Document (if required)

Weather Conditions

Data Acquisition Settings

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Confirming camera settings, flight path, and data resolution for optimal crop data.

Flight Altitude (meters)

Camera Exposure Time (seconds)

Camera Mode

Bands/Filters (if applicable)

Image Resolution (pixels/meter)

Overlap (lateral, %)

Overlap (front, %)

Visual Inspection – Vegetation Health

4 of 8

Observing and documenting visible signs of stress, disease, or nutrient deficiencies.

Presence of Visible Stress Symptoms?

Describe any other observed stress symptoms:

Estimated Percentage of Affected Area (if applicable):

Suspected Cause (based on visual cues):

Upload Supporting Photos (close-up views)

Overall Crop Health Rating (Visual)

GPS Coordinates of Observed Area

Data Logging & GPS Accuracy

5 of 8

Monitoring GPS signal strength and ensuring accurate geotagging of captured data.

GPS Signal Strength (dB)

Altitude (meters)

Flight Speed (km/h)

GPS Accuracy (estimated)

Any GPS Error Messages?

Time of GPS Data Recording

Post-Flight Data Download & Organization

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Downloading imagery, organizing files, and noting any discrepancies.

Data Download Start Time

Data Download End Time

Total Data Download Size (MB)

Download Location (If Applicable)

Data Format(s) Downloaded

Screenshot of Download Summary (Optional)

Equipment Maintenance & Battery Status

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Checking drone health, camera lens, and battery levels for future flights.

Battery Voltage (Post-Flight)

Flight Time (Minutes)

Propeller Condition

Gimbal Stability

Last Propeller Replacement Date

Notes on Drone Performance or Issues

Battery Cycle Count

Environmental Conditions & Observations

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Documenting weather, soil conditions, and any notable observations impacting crop health.

Date of Observation

Time of Observation

Air Temperature (°C)

Soil Temperature (°C)

Wind Speed (km/h)

Cloud Cover (%)

Rainfall (Pre/Post Flight)

Additional Observations/Comments

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