This workflow automates the translation of three-dimensional canopy data into precise irrigation commands, eliminating the guesswork and labor of manual visual assessment. For perennial crops like orchards and vineyards, canopy volume and density are the primary drivers of evapotranspiration. By continuously ingesting drone-based LiDAR or photogrammetry, a custom system calculates real-time water demand per management zone, directly controlling micro-sprinkler or drip schedules. This replaces static calendars with a dynamic, data-driven model, reducing water use by 15-30% while protecting yield and quality from moisture stress.




