Orthophotoplan as an element of the precision farming system

A digital orthophotomap is a digitally transformed image of the terrain on a specific plot of land, created from overlapping photographs. An orthomosaic is a photographic plan of the area, created from a large number of images taken vertically down from a set height. It makes possible to display the earth's surface and objects on it in maximum detail with precise reference to a given coordinate system. It is created during aerial photography using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with further transformation of the images using orthorectification methods into a single orthomosaic. The final document is formed by overlaying images on a geodetic map of the area, and the results are provided as files in different formats. Digital orthophotomaps are used as ready-made photographic documents. They allow you to visualize quite vast territories, as well as see a more accurate display of the boundaries of land plots, identify errors in cadastral registration, and establish the discrepancy between the boundaries on the public cadastral map and the real boundaries of land plots and objects. In addition, they are used in the formation and updating of digital maps, measurement of sown areas, land inventory and rapid assessment of the condition of soils, green vegetation, cultivation of arable land, to identify areas of fields overgrown with weeds, zones of weak crop germination, since due to the speed of implementation it is possible get a plan of the desired territory almost online, which can save both time and financial investment. Orthophotomaps created with the help of drones have high visual information and detail, since drones determine coordinates with an accuracy of several centimeters, and the shooting depends on weather conditions to the least extent. Thus, the use of drones can significantly reduce the cost of aerial photography, and most importantly, achieve a significant improvement in quality. Because quality files are large, they require additional storage space. The Soft.Farm web service provides the ability to centrally store files in the secure cloud data storage SF Cloud, which allows you to rationally use your space without overloading it with large files. If necessary, you can increase the cloud volume for storing files up to 1 terabyte. It is very important that when accessing cloud storage, several users can have access to information simultaneously. This significantly speeds up the file sharing process and optimizes the overall work. Today, UAVs are used everywhere in agriculture, which is necessary to effectively and economically solve completely different problems. Precision farming techniques also require the use of drones. Thanks to excellent visualization and assessment of NDVI parameters in high-resolution images obtained using innovative devices equipped with infrared cameras, farmers can have up-to-date information about the health and condition of their crops, as well as possible crop failure. You can determine the condition of plants, highlight problem areas, plan crop treatment methods, identify errors in the work of machine operators, identify the appearance of weeds, diseases, pests, and apply differentiated application of fertilizers. A visual map of the area, a map with the NDVI index and a detailed orthophotomap of the field, where data is displayed in digital and graphic formats, can be obtained using your own drones or by ordering such a service from third-party specialized organizations. All obtained indicators with geographic point reference, made in GeoTiff format (*.tiff, *.tif, *.geotiff), can be uploaded to the Soft.Farm web service, which makes it possible to collect data in a single place. In addition to orthophotomaps, the SF Cloud storage can host files for cartograms, photos and videos of field surveys, cadastral documents, NDVI satellite images, equipment operation data and VRA differential application maps. All necessary information is always at hand, which makes it possible to quickly respond and make timely management decisions.