Project Reports
Aquaculture
Victory Farms Project
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Introduction
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Efficient aquaculture requires reliable delivery of fingerlings and fish eggs.
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Poor logistics increase mortality and reduce yields.
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Problem Statement
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Victory Farms faced inefficiencies in egg delivery routes across their distribution network.
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Delivery delays caused higher stress and lower survival rates.
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Objective
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To optimize delivery routes using drone mapping and spatial analytics.
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Study Area/Region
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Homa Bay County, Kenya (Lake Victoria region).
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Methodology
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Acquired drone imagery of farm roads and distribution points.
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Mapped shortest paths and accessibility challenges.
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Modeled optimized routes using GIS analysis.
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Results & Discussion
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Reduced delivery time by ~40%.
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Improved handling conditions → higher egg survival rates.
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Conclusion
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Drone-enabled logistics mapping improved aquaculture supply chain efficiency.
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Lessons Learnt
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Geospatial insights are critical in reducing losses in aquaculture.
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Future scaling: integrate real-time GPS tracking for deliveries.
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Drone Technology in Action at Victory Farms
This footage, captured using a DJI Mavic drone, showcases Acre Insights’ approach to aquaculture monitoring and logistics optimization. By mapping routes and surveying the farm environment from above, we identified inefficiencies in fish egg delivery, enabling Victory Farms to streamline operations and improve survival rates.
Irrigation
Stable Foods Irrigation Project
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Introduction
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Water scarcity threatens smallholder and commercial farms in Kenya.
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Efficient irrigation systems are essential for sustainable food production.
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Problem Statement
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Stable Foods faced undetected leaks in their drip irrigation network.
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This led to water wastage and uneven crop performance.
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Objective
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To identify irrigation leaks quickly and accurately using drone-based remote sensing.
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Study Area/Region
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Semi-arid irrigated farm in Machakos County, Kenya.
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Methodology
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Conducted drone flights with multispectral sensors.
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Identified abnormal moisture signatures and leak zones.
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Georeferenced data to guide technicians to specific leak points.
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Results & Discussion
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Saved ~120,000 liters of water.
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Faster repairs improved crop uniformity and resilience.
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Conclusion
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Drone imagery offers rapid and cost-effective irrigation monitoring.
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Lessons Learnt
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Early detection prevents significant resource losses.
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Integrating drones into routine irrigation checks enhances long-term efficiency.
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Drone Imagery Showcasing Irrigation Leaks at Stable Foods Farm
This footage, captured using a DJI Mavic drone, showcases Acre Insights’ approach to aquaculture monitoring and logistics optimization. By mapping routes and surveying the farm environment from above, we identified inefficiencies in fish egg delivery, enabling Victory Farms to streamline operations and improve survival rates.
