Wireless underground soil monitoring solution Soil Scout has officially launched its full integration package with U.S-based provider of autonomous aerial intelligence services GreenSight.
The technology partnership, according to a news release, gives agronomical professionals a real-time understanding of how to create optimal above- and below-ground conditions while increasing efficiency in water and nutrient use.
“Now it’s possible to see everything in their soil — and be able to plan their day’s work — before setting foot outside,” Soil Scout CEO Jalmari Talola said in the release.
“This is a major step forward in both smart farming and turf management sectors in the U.S. for Soil Scout.”
The release said GreenSight’s drones have three high-resolution infrared-NDVI cameras, and a radiometrically calibrated thermal camera, paired with an industry-leading flight time of 60 minutes.
“We look forward to helping customers manage their soils more efficiently and improve their facilities across the world,” GreenSight CEO James Peverill said in the release.
“We’re equally excited to be able to distribute their intuitive soil condition sensors to our growing customer base.”
Soil Scout has also expanded its U.S. operations with an aim to accelerate its go-to-market efforts and combat the ongoing drought in California while adding feet on the ground in New England, Texas and Arizona with the new hires of Kevin Hauschell, Dan Jennings, Zach Sevens and Joe Lazzaro, according to the release.
“If we don’t start monitoring and becoming more efficient in our water use in industries like golf, viticulture and farming, we will see golf courses close, farmland sit barren, and wineries close their doors,” Kevin Hauschell, West Coast sales lead for Greensight Ag/Soil Scout, said in the release.
“Industries will have to justify their water use to ensure the sustainability of the golf, viticulture and farming industries in California, so the time is now to use tools that conserve water, improve fertilizer timings, decrease fungicide and chemical use, and increase profitability.”
