UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION
Farmers can map farm fields and check crop conditions with a farm drone. Mapping platforms are highly detailed and can record conditions throughout the growing season, which can be very useful in comparing years of growing conditions of the same field. A farmer can choose either a brief or a thorough flyover depending on the level of detail needed.
How Much Time Do You Have?
The easiest way to check your field is to do a brief flyover, looking for color changes and taking photos of the problem areas.
However, this method of field scouting does not give a complete picture that farmers can use to make future comparisons either during the growing season or over the years. This only provides a basic overview of conditions that may require further investigation when more time is available.
