Cattle spend extended periods of time out in large fields and pastures. Monitoring the location of herds and flocks consumes a lot of time and resources.
Tracking and monitoring livestock with UAVs allows for a wide range of management activities, including pasture utilization, assessing and responding to livestock behavior, and planning grazing distribution.
Monitoring the animals' health is another benefit of this technology. Drones can spot certain health maladies, which could allow for preemptive treatment before any illnesses spread. Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) in cattle is a common livestock disease that leads to lethargy and loss of appetite. Sheep suffering from intestinal parasites commonly lose weight, develop diarrhea, and become weak. Visually examining large samples of animals, such as farm animals, can identify these signs of disease. UAVs can also measure vital information like weight, size, and activity level.
Drones allow farmers to easily verify the security of their herd whenever they want. Drone operators can quickly check in on animals in order to determine if any are missing or injured, as well as monitor pregnant animals.
Thermal imaging helps spot predators that could injure or kill farm animals. This will ensure peace of mind for farm owners.