Projects

Drone phenotyping projects

MUNGBEAN GEOMETRIC TRAITS Mungbean geometric traits such as height and volume per plot used to measure growth rates with multiple captures over time.

MUNGBEAN GEOMETRIC TRAITS

Mungbean geometric traits such as height and volume per plot used to measure growth rates with multiple captures over time.
BARLEY CANOPY TRAITS QUANTIFIED PER PLOT Multispectral (NDRE) and thermal data measured on a barley variety trial using a scientific-grade sensor.

BARLEY CANOPY TRAITS QUANTIFIED PER PLOT

Multispectral (NDRE) and thermal data measured on a barley variety trial using a scientific-grade sensor.
AGAVE COUNT & SIZE CLASSIFICATION Machine learning used to identify individual agave plants for automated diameter measurements and counting, aggregated by size classification.

AGAVE COUNT & SIZE CLASSIFICATION

Machine learning used to identify individual agave plants for automated diameter measurements and counting, aggregated by size classification.
WHEAT THERMAL MAPPING Thermal data for 200m long wheat trial captured very rapidly (20 seconds) to minimise environmental effects. The data shows genotypic differences with root traits, where variation is driven by differences in above-ground biomass and root distribution.

WHEAT THERMAL MAPPING

Thermal data for 200m long wheat trial captured very rapidly (20 seconds) to minimise environmental effects. The data shows genotypic differences with root traits, where variation is driven by differences in above-ground biomass and root distribution.
CORN EMERGENCE COUNT & SIZE CLASSIFICATION Machine learning used to identify individual plants for automated size measurements and counting to assess planter depth consistency.

CORN EMERGENCE COUNT & SIZE CLASSIFICATION

Machine learning used to identify individual plants for automated size measurements and counting to assess planter depth consistency.
WHEAT MULTISPECTRAL DATA FOR ASSESSING HEAT TOLERANCE Vegetation data captured with scientific-grade sensor to study introgression of heat-tolerant genes to broaden genetic variation in current wheat breeding populations.

WHEAT MULTISPECTRAL DATA FOR ASSESSING HEAT TOLERANCE

Vegetation data captured with scientific-grade sensor to study introgression of heat-tolerant genes to broaden genetic variation in current wheat breeding populations.
SORGHUM HEIGHTS MEASURED USING AIRBORNE LASER Advanced techniques offer plant breeders improved methods of measuring traits such as plant height. Our airborne laser scanners achieve this accurately and repeatably, even in adverse environmental conditions where image-based approaches can fail.

SORGHUM HEIGHTS MEASURED USING AIRBORNE LASER

Advanced techniques offer plant breeders improved methods of measuring traits such as plant height. Our airborne laser scanners achieve this accurately and repeatably, even in adverse environmental conditions where image-based approaches can fail.
GROUND TRUTHING AUTOMATED AGAVE PLANT MEASUREMENTS Ground truthing to validate accuracy of automated measurements of plants influenced by treatments.

GROUND TRUTHING AUTOMATED AGAVE PLANT MEASUREMENTS

Ground truthing to validate accuracy of automated measurements of plants influenced by treatments.
OLIVE TREE HEALTH & VARIABILITY Tracking olive tree health and variability over time using discrete band multispectral sensor.

OLIVE TREE HEALTH & VARIABILITY

Tracking olive tree health and variability over time using discrete band multispectral sensor.
BEAN SPATIAL VARIABILITY GROUND TRUTHING Ground-truthing spatial variability discovered with NDVI mapping of green bean paddock.

BEAN SPATIAL VARIABILITY GROUND TRUTHING

Ground-truthing spatial variability discovered with NDVI mapping of green bean paddock.
WHEAT THERMAL DATA FOR ASSESSING HEAT TOLERANCE High-resolution radiometric thermal data used to study increasing wheat yield and yield stability through improved heat tolerance during grain filling.

WHEAT THERMAL DATA FOR ASSESSING HEAT TOLERANCE

High-resolution radiometric thermal data used to study increasing wheat yield and yield stability through improved heat tolerance during grain filling.
WHEAT LODGING EXTENT CAPTURED VIA LASER SCAN Our airborne laser scanners map geometric features, such as lodging, accurately and repeatably, even in adverse environmental conditions where image-based approaches often fail.

WHEAT LODGING EXTENT CAPTURED VIA LASER SCAN

Our airborne laser scanners map geometric features, such as lodging, accurately and repeatably, even in adverse environmental conditions where image-based approaches often fail.
ELITE DURM & WHEAT THERMAL MAPPING Evaluation of elite durum and wheat introgression lines with root systems designed for drought adaptation. A key trait to investigate root value is canopy temperature using drone thermal imaging.

ELITE DURM & WHEAT THERMAL MAPPING

Evaluation of elite durum and wheat introgression lines with root systems designed for drought adaptation. A key trait to investigate root value is canopy temperature using drone thermal imaging.
LEUCAENA GRASS-PASTURE NELDER FAN EXPERIMENT Nelder fan experiment to better understand above and below ground competition between trees and grasses, with NDRE, RGB, NDVI and DSM outputs used to estimate canopy size, green leaf area and transpiration.

LEUCAENA GRASS-PASTURE NELDER FAN EXPERIMENT

Nelder fan experiment to better understand above and below ground competition between trees and grasses, with NDRE, RGB, NDVI and DSM outputs used to estimate canopy size, green leaf area and transpiration.

AERIAL SURVEY & MAPPING projects

TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEY Mapping of contours, elevation changes and surface features for site planning and development.

TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEY

Mapping of contours, elevation changes and surface features for site planning and development.
STOCKPILE MEASUREMENTS Quarry stockpile audits for tracking and managing on-site volumes.

STOCKPILE MEASUREMENTS

Quarry stockpile audits for tracking and managing on-site volumes.
SCENARIO MODELLING Cost effective modelling for informed decision making.

SCENARIO MODELLING

Cost effective modelling for informed decision making.
QUARRY OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT High accuracy PPK drone survey for tracking stockpiles and managing extractions and compliance.

QUARRY OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

High accuracy PPK drone survey for tracking stockpiles and managing extractions and compliance.
MAPPING WATERWAYS Used for detailed hydrology modelling of river dynamics, identification of erosion hotspots and erosion monitoring.

MAPPING WATERWAYS

Used for detailed hydrology modelling of river dynamics, identification of erosion hotspots and erosion monitoring.
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT SURVEYS Top two images show drone survey data from 2016. Bottom image shows the constructed project in 2018. For reference, the arrow is pointing to the existing power station.

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT SURVEYS

Top two images show drone survey data from 2016. Bottom image shows the constructed project in 2018. For reference, the arrow is pointing to the existing power station.
DETAILED PLANS FOR COMPLIANCE We provide independent 3rd party data for compliance reporting and operational use.

DETAILED PLANS FOR COMPLIANCE

We provide independent 3rd party data for compliance reporting and operational use.
DESIGN SURFACES Design surfaces integrated into site survey maps.

DESIGN SURFACES

Design surfaces integrated into site survey maps.
COLOURED LiDAR DATA Useful for assessing condition of riparian zones, vegetation classification and extent.

COLOURED LiDAR DATA

Useful for assessing condition of riparian zones, vegetation classification and extent.
CAD READY FORMATS Detail Feature Mapping - converting aerial data into CAD ready formats.

CAD READY FORMATS

Detail Feature Mapping - converting aerial data into CAD ready formats.
AERIAL THERMOGRAPHY Thermal mapping of solar panels for early detection of failing components, to maintain operational efficiency.

AERIAL THERMOGRAPHY

Thermal mapping of solar panels for early detection of failing components, to maintain operational efficiency.
3D VISUALISATION Visualization of design surfaces for proactive monitoring and enhanced decision making.

3D VISUALISATION

Visualization of design surfaces for proactive monitoring and enhanced decision making.

Environmental Monitoring projects

VOLUMETRIC ANALYSIS We assist managers to improve site performance with 3D visualisation & analytics for enhanced decision making.

VOLUMETRIC ANALYSIS

We assist managers to improve site performance with 3D visualisation & analytics for enhanced decision making.
EXPANDED SPATIAL COVERAGE AND DETAIL We capture high-resolution imagery and sensor data efficiently.

EXPANDED SPATIAL COVERAGE AND DETAIL

We capture high-resolution imagery and sensor data efficiently.
RIVER TERRAIN MODEL Detailed hydrology modelling of river dynamics, identification of erosion hotspots and erosion monitoring.

RIVER TERRAIN MODEL

Detailed hydrology modelling of river dynamics, identification of erosion hotspots and erosion monitoring.
EVALUATION OF CONTROL MEASURES We design, implement and evaluate new and existing control measures and land management practices.

EVALUATION OF CONTROL MEASURES

We design, implement and evaluate new and existing control measures and land management practices.
INVASIVE SPECIES DETECTION AND MANAGEMENT Precise info for targeted control measures to prevent spread of invasive species & to protect native ecosystems.

INVASIVE SPECIES DETECTION AND MANAGEMENT

Precise info for targeted control measures to prevent spread of invasive species & to protect native ecosystems.
RIVER & GULLY EROSION MONITORING We monitor erosion rates, identify risk areas, and assess impacts on ecosystems.

RIVER & GULLY EROSION MONITORING

We monitor erosion rates, identify risk areas, and assess impacts on ecosystems.
RIVER & GULLY EROSION MONITORING We monitor erosion rates, identify risk areas, and assess impacts on ecosystems.

RIVER & GULLY EROSION MONITORING

We monitor erosion rates, identify risk areas, and assess impacts on ecosystems.
LONG TERM MONITORING Our repeat surveys detect changes and patterns in environmental parameters, for improved understanding.

LONG TERM MONITORING

Our repeat surveys detect changes and patterns in environmental parameters, for improved understanding.
DETAILED ANALYSIS We analyse slopes, surface characteristics, and system degradation using in-house data processing.

DETAILED ANALYSIS

We analyse slopes, surface characteristics, and system degradation using in-house data processing.
RIVER AND FLOOD ASSESSMENT We provide Insights into these dynamic and often unpredictable natural phenomena.

RIVER AND FLOOD ASSESSMENT

We provide Insights into these dynamic and often unpredictable natural phenomena.
AIRBORNE LANDSCAPE MONITORING Our airborne systems facilitate detailed monitoring of environmental parameters across diverse landscapes.

AIRBORNE LANDSCAPE MONITORING

Our airborne systems facilitate detailed monitoring of environmental parameters across diverse landscapes.
SHORELINE MONITORING We gather critical data for assessing erosion rates and solutions for vulnerable community areas.

SHORELINE MONITORING

We gather critical data for assessing erosion rates and solutions for vulnerable community areas.

Environmental Engineering projects

VETIVER GRASS HEDGES Used correctly, vetiver is one of the best erosion control grasses for gully, creek and river stabilisation.

VETIVER GRASS HEDGES

Used correctly, vetiver is one of the best erosion control grasses for gully, creek and river stabilisation.
PILE FIELDS We specialise in the design and installation oversight of pile fields for creek and river repairs.

PILE FIELDS

We specialise in the design and installation oversight of pile fields for creek and river repairs.
GULLY REPAIRS TO REDUCE LANDSCAPE DESERTIFICATION Gully expansion in Australian can cause desertification. Well placed leaky weirs and hedges can rehydrate the landscape.

GULLY REPAIRS TO REDUCE LANDSCAPE DESERTIFICATION

Gully expansion in Australian can cause desertification. Well placed leaky weirs and hedges can rehydrate the landscape.
GULLY REFUGE PADDOCKS A key tool for landscape management, providing multiple and ever improving NRM outcomes, such as erosion control, native vegetation and more ground cover.

GULLY REFUGE PADDOCKS

A key tool for landscape management, providing multiple and ever improving NRM outcomes, such as erosion control, native vegetation and more ground cover.
GULLY HEAD CUT REPAIRS Many gullies develop a headwall that cuts back up the catchment during storms. Concrete mat chutes are a cost-effective option.

GULLY HEAD CUT REPAIRS

Many gullies develop a headwall that cuts back up the catchment during storms. Concrete mat chutes are a cost-effective option.
ENGINEERED LOG JAM ESTABLISHED Engineered Log Jams are typically a criss-cross stack of logs protecting creek banks from scour.

ENGINEERED LOG JAM ESTABLISHED

Engineered Log Jams are typically a criss-cross stack of logs protecting creek banks from scour.
ENGINEERED LOG JAM CONSTRUCTION Engineered Log Jams are typically a criss-cross stack of logs protecting creek banks from scour.

ENGINEERED LOG JAM CONSTRUCTION

Engineered Log Jams are typically a criss-cross stack of logs protecting creek banks from scour.
DESIGNS FOR STEEP GULLIES TO PROTECT FARM ASSESTS Gullies are challenging to stabilise in steep landscapes. We provide robust designs that can resist high flow energy.

DESIGNS FOR STEEP GULLIES TO PROTECT FARM ASSESTS

Gullies are challenging to stabilise in steep landscapes. We provide robust designs that can resist high flow energy.
DESIGNS FOR GULLY REPAIRS Custom practical solutions minimise costs for complex gullies by drowning gully heads and using contours and concrete mat chutes.

DESIGNS FOR GULLY REPAIRS

Custom practical solutions minimise costs for complex gullies by drowning gully heads and using contours and concrete mat chutes.
DAM BYPASS REPAIRS Dam spillways are often damaged by floods. Our mat chutes are a proven repair solution.

DAM BYPASS REPAIRS

Dam spillways are often damaged by floods. Our mat chutes are a proven repair solution.
COST-EFFECTIVE DAM BYPASS REPAIRS Inadequately designed bypass armoured using concrete mat chute with rock around the mat to reduce cost.

COST-EFFECTIVE DAM BYPASS REPAIRS

Inadequately designed bypass armoured using concrete mat chute with rock around the mat to reduce cost.
CHAIN OF PONDS AND VEGETATION DESIGN Refuge gullies with a chain of ponds are a preferred design to rehydrate the landscape. Vegetation is critical.

CHAIN OF PONDS AND VEGETATION DESIGN

Refuge gullies with a chain of ponds are a preferred design to rehydrate the landscape. Vegetation is critical.

AERIAL lidar projects

POWER STATION LiDAR SURVEY LiDAR survey of power station for expansion planning and flood modelling.

POWER STATION LiDAR SURVEY

LiDAR survey of power station for expansion planning and flood modelling.
COASTAL EROSION MONITORING – MORETON ISLAND Monitoring coastal erosion to protect a local community. We used aerial LiDAR to measure the eroding beaches beneath the vegetation to inform engineering solutions.

COASTAL EROSION MONITORING – MORETON ISLAND

Monitoring coastal erosion to protect a local community. We used aerial LiDAR to measure the eroding beaches beneath the vegetation to inform engineering solutions.
HEIGHT ABOVE GROUND MEASUREMENTS LiDAR used for classifying objects and vegetation across diverse landscapes for environmental analysis.

HEIGHT ABOVE GROUND MEASUREMENTS

LiDAR used for classifying objects and vegetation across diverse landscapes for environmental analysis.
POWER STATION ELEVATION DATA Elevation contours (derived from ground classified LiDAR) used for power station expansion planning and flood modelling.

POWER STATION ELEVATION DATA

Elevation contours (derived from ground classified LiDAR) used for power station expansion planning and flood modelling.
BEACH SURVEY - COLOURED LiDAR Used for environmental assessment and analysis with further processing.

BEACH SURVEY - COLOURED LiDAR

Used for environmental assessment and analysis with further processing.
LiDAR GROUND POINT CLASSIFICATION Our aerial LiDAR technology provides detailed and accurate terrain mapping through dense vegetation.

LiDAR GROUND POINT CLASSIFICATION

Our aerial LiDAR technology provides detailed and accurate terrain mapping through dense vegetation.

ABOUT AIRBORN INSIGHT

DIRECTORS

Loren Otto

Director, Co-founder

Chartered Professional Engineer with 20 years industry experience, Mechatronics (robotics).

Loren is passionate about getting the very most out of technology to drive business outcomes. With a focus on airborne sensor technologies, robotics, machine learning and analytics, Loren is motivated to solve complex problems and provide actionable insights that can transform business operations and answer research questions.

Nathaniel Parker

Director, Co-founder

Environmental Engineer with 20 years industry experience in project management.

Nat has worked in both the agricultural and environmental industries. He has extensive experience in agricultural and water quality/hydrology research and manages environmental rehabilitation programs. He enjoys providing practical outcomes to problems and sees aerial technologies as exciting tools to understand and better manage our agricultural and environmental systems.