Weedetect – Bilberry

The 12 high-definition video cameras are positioned every three metres, ten along the boom, and two mounted on either side of the front of the chassis.

The cameras are constantly looking 4 metres ahead, detecting weed shapes (not chlorophyll) this enables the system to detect weeds in crop. a real game-changer for using substantially less chemical all year round.

As the system relies on accurate information, the height of the boom is paramount to its performance. The cameras work most accurately at 1.5 metres from the target; therefore, a height controller is recommended for camera fitted sprayers.

The optional LED light bar is fitted below every camera, and the beam is angled to illuminate 4 meters in front of the boom at the point that the camera detects the weeds in crop. The light bar is essential if you are planning to spray in low light or night-time spraying.

An additional Weedetect display that runs independently from your ISOBUS controller, mounted in your cabin. This receives information from your ISOBus to calculate speed, distance to the target, and when to turn the nozzles on/off. You can select between two configurations, Green on Brown or Green on Green depending on your spraying program.

Crops that have now been evaluated include:

• Sorghum.
• Cotton.
• Potatoes.
• Wheat.
• Barley.
• Oats (cereals).
• Canola and Lupins.
• Broadleaf and Rye Grass weeds.

Photo’s need to be taken 3 times a day for varying light, angles at different weed and crop growth every 8 -10 days for a 10-week period. Basically, we are getting the full weed and crop growth over the growth cycle of the crop.