Published in Scientific Papers. Series B, Horticulture, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 1
Written by Alexandru-Dumitru ILIE
In recent years, there has been a notable increase in the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for precision viticulture. This study investigates the practical applications of passive remote sensing with drones in vineyards. Three distinct winegrowing regions in Romania were chosen, each characterized by varying grape varieties and climatic conditions. Utilizing a semiprofessional drone equipped with a high-resolution multispectral sensor, the study aimed to rapidly identify missing vines, generate parcel-level elevation maps, and validate the correlation of the NDVI vegetation index with vine vigour. The study unveiled significant results, covering plant counting reports, elevation maps detailing the exposition and inclination of various parcels, and NDVI vigor maps. In summary, this research contributes to the progression of precision agriculture in viticulture through the application of remote sensing and vegetation indices. The implications of the findings and potential applications are discussed, with a SWOT analysis providing insights into future prospects.
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