PIX4Dfields
Aerial crop analysis based on satellite and drone imagery
DescriptionOverview of the initiative and its approach.
PIX4Dfields is a hybrid drone and satellite mapping software designed for precision agriculture. The platform enables farmers and agronomists to rapidly generate crop health maps, variable rate and spot spraying prescriptions, and field reports. The solution supports applications such as crop scouting, biomass and vegetation index mapping, damage assessment, and trial plot management.
TechnologyTechnology used by the initiative.
PIX4Dfields runs on Windows and macOS, can work offline, and supports imagery from a wide range of drone platforms. The system processes drone and satellite imagery into orthomosaics, vegetation index maps such as NDVI, NDRE, zonation, and digital surface models. Outputs in standard formats: GeoTIFF, shapefile, PDF, ISOXML ensuring compatibility with agricultural machinery and farm management systems. Integration is available with John Deere Operations Center, xarvio™, Trimble Ag, Topcon. The software can be accessed in multiple languages: English, German, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese, French, Italian, Czech, Hungarian and Russian.
TargetUsers, groups, or communities targeted by the initiative.
PIX4Dfields is designed for farmers, agronomists, agricultural cooperatives, research institutes, and private sector companies.
Business modelHow the initiative delivers and sustains its value.
PIX4Dfields operates on a subscription licensing model, with different plans: Monthly subscription EUR 290, yearly EUR 1450, 3-yearly EUR 2350, and Perpetual EUR 3500. A free trial is available, and commercial packages vary depending on features and support levels. They offer several learning pathways to suit different needs, from YouTube tutorials to one-on-one workshops.
ImpactThe observed or intended effects of the initiative.
PIX4Dfields aims to help reduce costs by optimizing fertilizer and pesticide use, improve crop yields, and lowers environmental impact. The software can save time in crop scouting and prescription mapping, making farming more efficient and sustainable.
PartnersOrganizations and stakeholders involved in the initiative.
BASF; Drone Harmony; Freefly Systems; John Deere; SPH Engineering; Trimble Ag; Topcon HP-Surveying; Sky Elements - Drone Solution AT; Skyability GmbH; UTB Laser und Vermessungstechnik GmbH; Aerialsolutions; Agrigentum - Digital Agro; Geosustavi; GEOTRONICS Praha s.r.o.; STROM Praha a.s.; 3Gon Positioning s.r.o, Geoteam; GeoNovus Eesti OÜ; Nordic Drones; Skydata Oy; Clic & Bat; Escadrone; Flying Eye; Parrot; Studio Sport; Grad & Gon; Smart Systems Technology; Vermessung3D; Werner & Schlei Engineers GmbH; Geosense; ABZdrone; Duplitec Ltd.; Survey Instrument Services; AXIS GPS; Analist Group; AEMME Surveying3D Target; GeoNovus; Aerialtronics DV; Geometius; Norconsult; Scandinavian Drone AS; NaviGate Sp. z o.o.; TPI SP. Z O. O.; HP Drones; 3Gon Slovakia s.r.o.; OneDrone; ATyges; Drone Prix; Grupo Acre; Scandinavian Drone AB; Swedron Sverige AB; DEMA SA; Fieldwork AG; Wingtra; Atay; DroneUA; Coptrz; Drone Pilot Academy Ltd; G2 Survey; Innovelec Solutions; Limited; Korec Group
Four BettersThe FAO Four Betters supported by the initiative.
Better production
Better environment
