Projects
Digital viticulture technology for the Canberra Wine District
The project aimed to demonstrate the application of precision agriculture technologies in viticulture.
The project involved several key activities, including a Producer Technology Workshop, the completion of individual technology uptake plans by participants, and a Group Technology trial. The VSCD purchased a DJI Phantom 4 drone with a Multispectral Camera for NDVI images, a laptop with a graphics card and software (DJI Terra) to process imaging, and a tablet for drone operation.
The Group Trial was conducted on five demonstration vineyards. Key deliverables included aerial surveys using RGB and multispectral cameras to map block boundaries, produce NDVI or PCD images, and present data as a "digital twin" in QGIS software. The trial provided valuable insights into the importance of block boundaries, commonly used file formats, appropriate timing of surveys, data processing, and how to assess imagery and present/manage data.
The project faced challenges such as poor weather limiting drone flights and the need for drone training and licensing for participants. Despite these challenges, the project achieved significant outcomes, including the establishment of protocols for using GIS block boundaries, the development of advanced drone maps, and the identification of sub-block zones for better vineyard management.
Overall, the project successfully demonstrated the practical applications of digital viticulture technologies, providing valuable learnings for growers in the Canberra Wine District. The project highlighted the importance of ongoing support and training to overcome barriers to technology adoption and improve vineyard management practices.
The project involved several key activities, including a Producer Technology Workshop, the completion of individual technology uptake plans by participants, and a Group Technology trial. The VSCD purchased a DJI Phantom 4 drone with a Multispectral Camera for NDVI images, a laptop with a graphics card and software (DJI Terra) to process imaging, and a tablet for drone operation.
The Group Trial was conducted on five demonstration vineyards. Key deliverables included aerial surveys using RGB and multispectral cameras to map block boundaries, produce NDVI or PCD images, and present data as a "digital twin" in QGIS software. The trial provided valuable insights into the importance of block boundaries, commonly used file formats, appropriate timing of surveys, data processing, and how to assess imagery and present/manage data.
The project faced challenges such as poor weather limiting drone flights and the need for drone training and licensing for participants. Despite these challenges, the project achieved significant outcomes, including the establishment of protocols for using GIS block boundaries, the development of advanced drone maps, and the identification of sub-block zones for better vineyard management.
Overall, the project successfully demonstrated the practical applications of digital viticulture technologies, providing valuable learnings for growers in the Canberra Wine District. The project highlighted the importance of ongoing support and training to overcome barriers to technology adoption and improve vineyard management practices.
