Estimation of Cotton Picking Losses Using RGB UAV Imagery

Thursday, January 9, 2020: 2:00 PM
401 (JW Marriott Austin Hotel)
Brennan E. Teddy , Clemson University
Kendall R. Kirk , Clemson University
Michael T. Plumblee , Clemson University
On-Plant and On-Ground picking losses were collected and quantified in designated plots post-picking. Images of plots were captured using a UAV-mounted RGB camera, and images were subsequently analyzed. Regression models were developed to estimate post-picking cotton losses within each plot.