PATS offers an automated insect control platform that utilizes drone technology and AI-driven monitoring to identify and target flying insect pests in greenhouse environments. This system enables growers to effectively reduce pest populations while minimizing resource use and enhancing the efficiency of their integrated pest management programs.
Funding
$310K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Greenhouse growers face significant challenges in managing flying insect pest populations, which can rapidly proliferate and damage crops. Traditional pest control methods often rely on manual scouting and broad-spectrum pesticide applications, which are labor-intensive, costly, and can have negative environmental impacts. Existing monitoring techniques may also be slow to detect infestations, leading to delayed intervention and increased crop losses.
Solution
PATS offers an integrated pest management platform that automates the monitoring and elimination of flying insect pests in greenhouses. The system uses a network of compact cameras (PATS-C) to continuously scan the airspace above crops, identifying and differentiating insects based on size, speed, and flight patterns. Integrated AI algorithms analyze the data to detect pest presence, track population development, and predict potential outbreaks. When pests are identified, autonomous, bat-like drones (PATS-X) are dispatched to intercept and eliminate the insects mid-flight, reducing the need for pesticides and minimizing crop damage.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes greenhouse growers of vegetables, fruits, flowers, and plants seeking to reduce pesticide use, improve pest management efficiency, and minimize crop damage.
Features
- Continuous monitoring of airborne insects using a network of PATS-C cameras
- AI-powered insect identification and differentiation based on size, speed, and flight patterns
- Real-time pest population tracking and outbreak prediction
- Autonomous PATS-X drones for targeted elimination of flying insect pests
- Pesticide-free pest control, reducing environmental impact and chemical residue
- Web-based dashboard providing growers with daily data on pest activity and development
- Flight reports tracking successful drone interceptions
- Early pest detection, up to 5 weeks earlier than traditional methods