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Using A Drone To Scout Turf Stress

The USGA has recognized how Drones can be a major benefit for turf management.

Drone imagery can help identify turf stress more efficiently than scouting from the ground. 

  • SCOUTING AN ENTIRE GOLF COURSE FOR POTENTIAL ISSUES IS TIME CONSUMING, AND EVEN THE BEST TURF MANAGERS CAN MISS LOCALIZED AREAS OF STRESS.
  • UTILIZING DRONE IMAGERY CAN SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE SCOUTING EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS.
  • FLY THE DRONE FOUR TO SIX DAYS PER WEEK DURING THE GROWING SEASON TO MONITOR HOW CONDITIONS ARE CHANGING AND TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL PROBLEMS.
  • MEET WITH KEY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FOLLOWING EACH DRONE FLIGHT TO REVIEW THE INFORMATION AND PLAN MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES.

Read the full article onthe USGA website here.