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Briefing
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- Smart Agriculture Solution – Sony launched Smart Agriculture Solution, new offering to help farmers better manage and monitor crops, on February 27, 2019 in U.S. and Canada
- Drone-Based System – Makes use of drones equipped with camera, geolocation sensor that can tag and analyze 300-400 images using algorithm and real-time processor, and light sensor to capture better images
- Image Analysis Software – Uses Fast Field Analyzer to stitch images together to generate whole field maps covering maximum range of 160 acres
- No Internet or Cloud – Does not require Internet connection or cloud-based service to operate
- Syngenta Partnership – Partnered with agriculture technology company Syngenta to send drone images to Syngenta's FarmShots satellite imaging software to enhance its field images, as well as capture more precise images at lower altitudes
- Benefits – Enables decision making and increases productivity and efficiency, while saving time and reducing costs
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Accelerator
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Market Disruption
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Business Model and Practices
Business Model
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Sector
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Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing, Information Technology
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Function
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Operations, Manufacturing and Production
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Organization
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Sony Corp., Syngenta
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Source
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Original Publication Date
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February 27, 2019
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