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Catch turf trouble before your members do

By the time disease or drought stress is visible on a green, the damage is already done. AeroTech UAV maps turf health across every hole from above — surfacing the early warning signs that let your superintendent act before a small problem becomes a closed green.

NDRE — turf vigor & stress range
-0.950 (stressed)0.3540.789 (healthy)

What we capture & detect

Red-edge imagery (NDRE) reads chlorophyll changes in turf canopy before color shifts are visible to the eye, while thermal layers reveal moisture and temperature patterns across fairways and greens. Flown on a regular cadence, the data turns turf management from reactive firefighting into a planned program.

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Early disease onset

NDRE flags fungal stress and weakening turf days before symptoms surface, so treatment is targeted, not blanket.

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Dry spots & hot zones

Thermal imaging pinpoints localized dry spots and drainage issues that hand-watering misses.

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Weed & Poa pressure

Identify Poa Annua and weed encroachment by zone for spot treatment instead of full-course application.

What you get back

Deliverables built for the superintendent's workflow — organized by hole, easy to share with crews, and trackable over the season.

NDREThermalTurf Stress Irrigation Audit

Why it pays off

Florida heat, humidity, and play volume push turf hard. Early detection means fewer emergency fungicide applications, smarter water use, and greens that stay in condition through peak season. Catching one outbreak before it spreads — or trimming water waste across 18 holes — covers the cost of regular flights and protects the playing experience your members pay for.

Ready to map your course?

Tell us about your property and current turf challenges. We'll propose a flight cadence and a tailored quote within 1–2 business days.

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