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This study introduces the iDrone Bee, an affordable, open-source drone for live insect sampling in agriculture. This technology aims to reduce manual labor and time for integrated pest management (IPM) professionals.

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  • Agricultural Science
  • Robotics
  • Entomology

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  • Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are widely used in civil applications, including precision agriculture for monitoring crop health via remote sensing.
  • While UAVs monitor crop stress using multispectral imaging, their application for direct agricultural tasks like insect sampling remains underexplored.
  • Integrated Pest Management (IPM) traditionally relies on labor-intensive manual scouting for insect populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a low-cost, open-source drone system, named 'iDrone Bee', for automated live insect collection.
  • To provide a practical, mission-oriented tool for the IPM community to enhance efficiency in pest monitoring.
  • To reduce the time and human effort required for insect sampling in agricultural fields.

Main Methods:

  • Construction of the 'iDrone Bee' using open-source components and detailed instruction procedures.
  • Deployment of the iDrone Bee for live insect scouting missions within an agricultural ecosystem.
  • Validation of the drone system's efficacy in an alfalfa seed field setting.

Main Results:

  • The iDrone Bee system was successfully built and operated according to the provided procedures.
  • The drone demonstrated capability in performing live insect scouting missions in a real-world agricultural environment.
  • The study validated the potential of drone-based methods for insect scouting.

Conclusions:

  • The iDrone Bee presents a viable, cost-effective solution for automated insect sampling in agriculture.
  • This drone-based approach can significantly minimize manual labor and time investment for IPM practitioners.
  • The developed system shows promise as a valuable tool to support and advance integrated pest management strategies.