Quantix is a hybrid drone developed by Wildflower International that simplifies aerial data capture and crop analysis for farmers. It has a fully-integrated fixed-wing design that is easy to use requiring no training, and can cover 400 acres in a 45-minute automated flight. The drone works with an analysis system that allows farmers to monitor crop health, growth, and detect issues like pests or weeds before significant damage occurs.

1. Quantix Drone Simplifies Aerial
Farm Data Capture, Crop Analysis
By: Kimberly deCastro

2. Quantix Drone Simplifies Aerial Farm Data Capture,
Crop Analysis
An accomplished technology procurement executive, Kimberly deCastro is the president and CEO
of technology company Wildflower International. Under Kimberly deCastro’s leadership, Wildflower
has grown into the largest woman-owned business in New Mexico and a reliable federal
government contractor. Besides the federal government, Wildflower also sells to private companies
including those in agriculture. One of its products in this space is Quantix UAV.

3. Quantix Drone Simplifies Aerial Farm Data Capture,
Crop Analysis
Quantix is a hybrid drone that comes with AeroVironment Decision Support System (AV DSS). It
enables aerial field data capture over large farm areas allowing farmers to capture incidences of
crop stress, weeds, or pest infestations before it's too late. The drone also allows farmers to
monitor crop growth and canopy coverage.

4. Quantix Drone Simplifies Aerial Farm Data Capture,
Crop Analysis
Quantix is very easy to use. It has a fully-integrated fixed-wing design, meaning it comes ready to
take flight. It features fully automated launch, flight, scan, and land systems so that farmers do not
have to go through a steep learning curve when first using it. They simply unbox and press launch
on the integrated tablet application.

5. Quantix Drone Simplifies Aerial Farm Data Capture,
Crop Analysis
The drone can cover 400 acres in a 45-minute flight. It has two built-in 18MP cameras with self-
calibrating solar sensors that can take high-resolution images in winds of up to 20 miles per hour.
When the drone completes its flight, it automatically flies back to the launch site and safely lands. A
farmer can then upload collected data on the AV DSS platform for advanced analysis. The platform
will then provide the user with comprehensive data on plant health and canopy coverage. An
Internet connection is not necessary.