BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Agribotix LLC
and AGCO have partnered to bring a turnkey agricultural
intelligence solution to market. The "all-in-one," drone-enabled
package combines Agribotix's FarmLens™ cloud-based data platform
with the purpose-built SOLO AGCO edition quadcopter to provide
customers with an efficient, reliable way to collect and analyze
field data for precision agriculture applications.
The new package enables users to scout and record aerial field
data across up to 60 acres in a single flight. Agricultural imaging
cameras capture RGB and near-infrared images. The data collected is
uploaded to the FarmLens platform, where it is then processed to
produce high-resolution Field Health Reports (NDVI) essential
for identifying potential yield-limiting problems early on. These
actionable reports can then be used to optimize inputs and to
address issues, leading to improved crop yields and increased
profits for growers.
Agribotix provides the platform, service and support for the
integrated solution. The SOLO AGCO edition drone is built on the 3D
Robotics Solo platform. The UAV is future-ready, designed for easy
integration with technological upgrades and enhancements.
"Our partnership with AGCO gives our customers a best-in-class
ag intelligence solution, enabled by a robust, purpose-built
drone," said Agribotix CEO, Lou
Faust. "Both companies are 100% focused on agriculture, so
we understand the kind of reliable information farmers need to
better manage their farms and increase their bottom lines. That's
confidence for our customers."
About Agribotix
Founded in Boulder, Colorado in
2013, Agribotix LLC delivers agricultural intelligence to increase
yields and profits using drone-enabled technologies. All Agribotix
solutions include FarmLens™, the leading cloud-based data analysis
and reporting solution for people using drones in agriculture.
Outputs include prescription maps for in-season fertilization, weed
reports for geolocating resistant patches and estimating coverage,
and specialized reporting. The FarmLens solution is bundled with
the Enduro turnkey ag drone system, which includes a long-range
agricultural quadcopter. For more information, visit
www.agribotix.com or call (720) 295-3625.
About AGCO
AGCO (NYSE:AGCO) is a global leader in the design, manufacture
and distribution of agricultural equipment. AGCO supports more
productive farming through a full line of tractors, combines, hay
tools, sprayers, forage equipment, grain storage and protein
production systems, seeding and tillage implements, and replacement
parts. AGCO products are sold through five core equipment brands,
Challenger®, Fendt®, GSI®, Massey Ferguson® and Valtra®, and are
distributed globally through a combination of approximately 3,100
independent dealers and distributors in more than 140 countries.
Founded in 1990, AGCO is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, USA. In 2014, AGCO had net
sales of $9.7 billion. For more
information, visit http://www.AGCOcorp.com.
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