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.
