The DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise (M3E) is the primary recommended drone for Stand Count due to its advanced hardware capabilities, which significantly improve the efficiency and accuracy of early-season crop assessments.
What is the Mavic 3 Enterprise?
The M3E is a compact commercial drone designed for high-precision mapping. For Stand Count, it utilizes a specialized 56x hybrid zoom camera and a mechanical shutter to capture high-resolution imagery of individual plants from higher altitudes than standard mapping drones.
Key features
High-altitude capture: The zoom lens enables the drone to fly at higher altitudes while maintaining the image resolution required for accurate plant counts.
Mechanical shutter: Prevents motion blur, ensuring every seedling is sharp and clear for the Stand Count algorithm.
RC Pro Enterprise compatibility: Allows for field-edge processing and instant report generation directly on the remote controller.
Rapid flight speed: Covers field-edge stand assessments up to 3 times faster than drones without a zoom lens.
Limitations
Controller required: Stand Count for the M3E requires the DJI RC Pro Enterprise; it is not compatible with standard consumer controllers.
FAQs
Q: Can I use the Mavic 3 Thermal for Stand Count?
A: No. The Mavic 3 Thermal lacks the high-resolution zoom camera and mechanical shutter necessary for the Stand Count algorithm.
Q: Do I need to manually adjust the zoom settings?
A: No. DroneDeploy automatically configures the M3E camera settings to the optimal zoom level during a Stand Count mission.
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