AkerScout 2.1

AkerScout is an innovative directed crop scouting application designed to assist agricultural professionals in identifying and prioritizing crop damage, ensuring that problematic areas receive immediate attention. While the application functions effectively in standalone mode, it unlocks enhanced features when integrated with high-resolution aerial vegetation imagery.

Base Features

• Coordination and assignment of scout tasks across multiple fields and personnel.
• Support for a diverse range of crop types, including corn, soy, and sugar beet, with new varieties added regularly.
• A comprehensive database for the identification of pests, diseases, and factors limiting plant health.
• GPS-enabled scouting capabilities that allow for accurate identification and documentation of diseases, pests, weather conditions, plant populations, damage severity, alongside photographs and notes.
• Field mapping and detailed reporting functionalities.
• Compatibility with iOS devices, including both phones and tablets.

Premium Features

• Ordering and automatic loading of thermal, NDVI, or RGB aerial imagery.
• Professional agronomy reviews with impact zones to enhance scouting focus.
• Options to download imagery and zones to improve prescription accuracy and optimize variable-rate application zones.
• Full support for a web dashboard equipped with data analytics tools.
• Enterprise support tailored for agricultural retailers, encompassing scout management and field prioritization features.

Benefits

AkerScout's directed scouting significantly minimizes labor efforts and reduces errors associated with image collection, classification, and the identification of crop stress. This enables growers to make informed decisions regarding input purchases throughout the growing season. The mobile app serves as a valuable tool for users seeking to accurately identify field pests or disorders, thereby enhancing the precision of scouting activities and treatment recommendations. Furthermore, it streamlines communication by allowing users to input and upload comprehensible information, facilitating instant sharing among stakeholders.

What’s New

The latest update features a new user interface optimized for iOS 13.

For more information, visit: Aker Agricultural Solutions