CloudBorn Software Platform

CloudBorn Vision Multispectral Flight Software & ML Crop Intelligence

Five-band multispectral capture synchronized to centimeter-level GPS, processed through machine learning models trained to detect crop stress, disease, and nutrient deficiencies before they're visible to the human eye.

ANOMALY ZONE
475nm
Blue
560nm
Green
660nm
Red
735nm
Red Edge
850nm
Near-Infrared

From Flight to Insight

A complete pipeline from synchronized multispectral capture in the air to actionable crop intelligence on the ground.

Capture

15 sensors across 3 camera modules fire simultaneously via FPGA-synced hardware trigger, locked to GPS PPS for centimeter-level geotagging.

Offload

Gigabit Ethernet transfers mission data to your ground station at full speed. Tens of gigabytes per flight — no waiting on wireless bottlenecks.

Process

Server-side software stitches orthomosaics, normalizes reflectance with DLS data, and computes vegetation indices across every pixel of your field.

Detect

ML models trained on labeled agricultural datasets identify stress patterns, disease signatures, and nutrient anomalies — flagging problem zones automatically.

Beyond What Eyes Can See

Five spectral bands reveal crop health information invisible in standard photography — from chlorophyll concentration to water stress.

NDVI — Normalized Difference Vegetation Index

(NIR − Red) / (NIR + Red)

The gold standard for vegetation health assessment. Healthy, actively photosynthesizing plants strongly reflect near-infrared light while absorbing red. NDVI maps this ratio across your entire field, revealing problem areas weeks before visual symptoms appear.

−1.0 (Bare Soil / Water) 0.0 +1.0 (Dense Healthy Canopy)
Stress / Dead
Moderate
Healthy

GNDVI — Green NDVI

(NIR − Green) / (NIR + Green)

More sensitive to chlorophyll concentration than standard NDVI. Detects subtle changes in photosynthetic capacity and nitrogen content across growth stages.

NDRE — Red Edge Index

(NIR − RedEdge) / (NIR + RedEdge)

The red edge band at 735nm is uniquely sensitive to chlorophyll changes in dense canopies where NDVI saturates. Critical for mid-to-late season monitoring.

SAVI — Soil-Adjusted Index

((NIR − Red) / (NIR + Red + L)) × (1 + L)

Corrects for soil reflectance in early growth stages when canopy coverage is sparse. Prevents false stress readings caused by exposed soil between rows.

EVI — Enhanced Vegetation Index

2.5 × ((NIR − Red) / (NIR + 6×Red − 7.5×Blue + 1))

Uses the blue band for atmospheric correction and reduces saturation in high-biomass areas. Provides more linear response across the full range of canopy density.

AI That Understands Your Crops

Deep learning models trained on multispectral agricultural datasets to automatically identify and classify crop anomalies.

Disease Detection

Fungal & Bacterial Identification

Convolutional neural networks detect spectral signatures of common diseases — rust, blight, leaf spot, and more — before symptoms spread beyond the initial infection zone.

Nutrient Analysis

Deficiency Mapping

Models correlate multi-index patterns with nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and micronutrient deficiencies. Generates variable-rate prescription maps for targeted fertilization.

Water Stress

Drought & Irrigation Analysis

Thermal and NIR reflectance patterns reveal water stress zones across your field. Identifies irrigation system failures, drainage issues, and drought-vulnerable areas.

Weed Detection

Invasive Species Identification

Spectral differences between crop and weed species enable automated weed mapping. Generates targeted spray zones for site-specific herbicide application.

Yield Prediction

Biomass Estimation

Multi-temporal analysis tracks vegetation development across the growing season. Models correlate index trajectories with historical yield data for pre-harvest estimates.

Change Detection

Temporal Anomaly Tracking

Compares flights over time to detect sudden reflectivity changes indicating pest damage, weather injury, or chemical burn — alerts you to emerging problems in real time.

Real-Time Field Intelligence

GPU-accelerated inference on your ground station — no cloud dependency, no data leaving your property.

Concurrent Streams

Process four simultaneous multispectral video feeds for real-time change detection and live NDVI overlay during flight operations.

GbE

Data Offload

Gigabit Ethernet from the CloudBorn FC enables rapid post-flight transfer. Tens of gigabytes per mission, offloaded in minutes — not hours.

GPU

Local Inference

ML models run on your trailer-mounted server with NVIDIA GPUs. No internet required, no subscription fees, no third-party data access. Your data stays yours.

DLS

Irradiance Normalization

Downwelling light sensors on each camera module measure ambient illumination per-band. Software normalizes reflectance data for consistent results across changing light conditions.

What You Can Do With It

From scouting to spraying — intelligence that drives action.

Precision Scouting

Replace full-field walking with targeted scouting. The system flags anomaly zones — you verify only the areas that need attention, saving hours per field.

NDVI Change Detection

Variable-Rate Application

Generate prescription maps directly from ML analysis. Feed VRA-compatible files into your sprayer or spreader for site-specific fertilizer, fungicide, or herbicide application.

Nutrient Map Rx Export

Irrigation Management

Identify water stress patterns and irrigation system failures before they impact yield. Map drainage issues and optimize pivot or drip system coverage.

Water Stress Thermal

Season-Long Monitoring

Build a temporal profile of every acre. Track crop development, compare zones across flights, and generate end-of-season performance reports for data-driven planning.

Temporal Yield Model

Built on CloudBorn FC

CloudBorn Vision is designed to run on the CloudBorn FC flight controller hardware — the same board handles flight control, camera triggering, and spray actuation. No aftermarket payload computers, no integration headaches.

  • FPGA-synced 15-sensor capture across 3 camera modules
  • GPS PPS timestamping for sub-frame geolocation accuracy
  • Dual eMMC onboard storage for image buffering
  • Direct GbE link to ground station processing
  • Spray control feedback loop — detect and treat in the same flight
15
Image Sensors
5
Spectral Bands
3
Camera Modules
PPS
GPS Sync
12MB/s
Sustained Write
128GB
Onboard Storage

See Your Fields in a New Light

CloudBorn Vision turns aerial data into crop intelligence. Get in touch to learn how multispectral analysis and ML detection can transform your operation.

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