About the Rapid Eye XS
The Rapid Eye XS is a cutting-edge yet affordable camera, purpose-built by HiView for small-scale agriculture and versatile applications. Equipped with a Raspberry Pi near-infrared camera, it delivers precise crop monitoring with ease. Its intuitive design includes a one-button launch system and a return-to-home function, ensuring seamless operation for users of all skill levels. The camera's advanced onboard processing generates detailed NDVI maps—highlighting healthy and stressed crop areas—just 12 seconds after capturing images from the optimal altitude.
These NDVI maps can be instantly downloaded on-site via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to mobile devices, offering real-time insights for farmers and agronomists. With timely data at their fingertips, users can make informed decisions to improve farming techniques, optimize crop yields, and enhance water management efficiency.
Key Features
User-Friendly Operation
The Rapid Eye XS is meticulously designed to deliver ultimate user convenience. Featuring a seamless single-button launch and a highly intuitive control system, it ensures effortless operation that’s perfectly tailored for both seasoned professionals and first-time users alike, making it an ideal choice for anyone seeking simplicity and efficiency.
Onboard NDVI Processing
Our versatile camera stands out with its exceptional and advanced capability to efficiently process Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) imagery directly onboard. In just a matter of seconds after capturing an image, it produces a detailed NDVI map, providing immediate insights into crop health while precisely identifying potential problem areas.
Real-time In-field Advisory
The Rapid Eye XS allows for the swift download of NDVI maps directly to mobile devices via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, delivering real-time, in-field insights for farmers and agronomic pilots. With its intuitive color-coded maps, users can effortlessly pinpoint healthy areas, detect problem zones, and make smarter, data-driven decisions to optimize crop growth.
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Applications
On-the-fly Crop Monitoring
Our advanced camera transforms versatility by processing Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) imagery directly onboard drones. Within seconds, it creates detailed NDVI maps, offering instant crop health insights and identifying problem areas with precision. Alongside NDVI capabilities, it features an intuitive interface and compatibility with most drone platforms for easy operation and efficient data management. Its durable design ensures reliability in diverse conditions, making it indispensable for agricultural experts, environmental researchers, and drone enthusiasts.
Stationary Crop Monitoring
The Rapid Eye XS is versatile and can be mounted on a stationary pole in the field or securely installed on the ceiling of a greenhouse. Additionally, its lightweight yet durable construction ensures easy installation and long-term reliability in a variety of environments. Whether used in harsh outdoor conditions or controlled indoor settings, the Rapid Eye XS is designed to withstand the elements while delivering consistent performance, making it an ideal solution for agricultural professionals and researchers alike.
Mobile Pole Monitoring
The Rapid Eye XS can be mounted on a 12-meter carbon pole, enabling mobile crop monitoring by walking through the field. The camera's vision can be seen real-time on any mobile device at the bottom of the pole. Photos can be taken by using the remote control. This setup provides a high perspective NDVI map showing crop conditions in real-time, ideal for scouting variability and stress patterns. The captured images can also be processed into detailed aerial maps for further analysis. It’s a simple, lightweight solution for rapid, field-level insights without the need for a drone.
Crop Monitoring Training
The Rapid Eye XS is a compact and user-friendly tool for training in crop monitoring. It allows users to visualize crop conditions instantly, either from a stationary position or on-the-fly when mounted on a drone. Its simplicity makes it ideal for capacity building, offering a hands-on way to understand vegetation patterns and field variability. Rapid Eye XS supports practical learning with immediate, visual feedback in the field.
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Rapid Eye XS Camera Kit
Rapid Eye XS Camera Kit
Camera with remote control trigger and USB charger
Meet Our Team
Jan van Til
Head of Innovations
Martijn de Klerk
Head of Sales
Amelia Fernández Rodríguez
Data Analyst
Sam van Til
Technical Specialist
From our experience working with farmers worldwide, we understand the need for an affordable way to make decisions using real data. That’s why we created the Rapid Eye XS!
The best part about the Rapid Eye XS? It’s simple and easy to use. We know farmers don’t have time or means to deal with complicated tools, so we made sure it’s straightforward and fits into different farming needs. With just a little training, you can start using it right away and see results from day one.
- Jan van Til (Inventor of the Rapid Eye XS)
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