Harddrones

Harddrones.com is a drone mapping service based in Valparaíso, Chile. The company turns aerial data into maps and measurements that help plan fieldwork, estimate the cost of operations and decide where land or crops need attention. Its site says the maps support decisions on planning, optimizing time and resources, and detecting zones with problems. The site lists four services: high-resolution aerial maps, NDVI crop analysis, tree and plant counts, and topographic surveys.

Mapping services

• High-resolution aerial maps: used to plan fieldwork and to make calculations for new projects.
• Crop vigor (NDVI): multispectral maps that calculate the NDVI vegetation index to show the health of crops and the zones with problems. The site spells the index out as the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index.
• Tree and plant counts: each tree is georeferenced on a map, which supports planning and cost estimates.
• Topographic survey: contour lines, digital surface models and digital terrain models for evaluating and planning projects.

Use of the data

The company presents its maps as a tool for efficient planning in the field. According to the site, the data helps customers save time and resources, optimize work according to measurements, and improve zones that show problems. The surveys are described as the basis for evaluating and planning new projects. Prospective clients are asked to describe what they need so the work can be scoped. The site presents these services as its full offer for drone work in Chile.

Key facts

• Based in: Valparaíso, Chile
• Products: Aerial mapping, NDVI crop maps, tree and plant counts, topographic surveys