Joe Herman has never been one to shy away from evolving technology in order to stay on top of things at his award-winning winery in Coloma. Always cognizant of weather conditions, crop development and more, Herman’s enterprise, Karma Vista Winery, is now pressing into action the team from Great Lakes Drone Company to provide aerial data management and consultation for the 2017 growing season.
Herman and his team at Karma Vista Winery are excited about how this technology can redefine how they manage their fields this year. He says, the data collected by regular drone overflights will provide them with realtime data to make cost effective decisions in vineyard health, disease & nutrient management and overall variable harvest decisions.
Unmanned Aerial Systems, “drones” can provide specialized imagery that shows plant health status, elevation, and overall high definition imagery. Reyna Price, Sales & Marketing Director for Great Lakes Drone says, “This technology will allow their staff to spend less time walking their vineyards, save on fertilizer and nutrients, and make quicker time efficient decisions on where to focus their resources.” She points out, “We can also provide feedback on variable harvest for the best time, for the best taste. This technology also provides actual crop loss data for any weather related events versus estimated loss, making a significant difference for any insurance claims.”
Great Lakes Drone Company is excited to be working with Karma Vista Winery this season, and encourages other farms or wineries to reach out to Great Lakes Drone soon to schedule a free consultation of the agricultural services available from the Watervliet-based firm.
Karma Vista Vineyards will be opening for the season on March 3rd, 2017. They are located at 6991 Ryno Road in Coloma. You can learn more about their majestic wines by clicking this link:
Great Lakes Drone Company LLC is an FAA 14CFR Part 107 Certified, unmanned aerial provider of media services. They are the only local company with several FAA Approved Waivers including Night Flight Authorization and a Variety of Special Airspace Authorizations. Learn more by click this link:
