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Using High-Resolution Satellite Imagery from Planet Labs in OneSoil

OneSoil now offers high-resolution satellite imagery from Planet Labs, providing you with more detailed and up-to-date data to monitor your fields effectively. This article will guide you through what this feature offers and how to use it.

Written by Alex

What Are Planet Labs Satellite Images?

Planet Labs operates a fleet of small satellites that capture high-resolution images of the Earth’s surface multiple times per day. These images have a spatial resolution of up to 3 meters per pixel, offering greater detail compared to traditional satellite imagery. This enables you to spot small-scale changes and issues in your fields faster and more accurately.

Important: Planet Labs imagery is a separate additional paid service. It is not included in the base OneSoil Pro subscription price and is charged separately.

Benefits of Using Planet Labs Imagery in OneSoil

  • Greater Detail: See your fields with up to 3-meter spatial resolution, helping you detect small problem areas such as pest damage, water stress, or weed patches.

  • Frequent Updates: Access near-daily imagery to stay informed about the latest field conditions.

  • Better Decision-Making: Use precise data to optimize irrigation, fertilization, and crop protection measures.

  • Improved Crop Monitoring: Track changes over time with clearer and more frequent satellite data.

  • Enhanced VRA: Create more accurate variable-rate maps and fill gaps when Sentinel images are missing.

How to Access Planet Labs Imagery in OneSoil

Planet Labs imagery is available after activating the separate additional paid service.

  1. Activate the Planet Labs service: Contact the OneSoil team or your manager to learn more about activation and payment terms.

  2. Open OneSoil: Log in to your account in the web version.

  3. Select Your Field: Choose the field you want to monitor.

  4. Choose Satellite Imagery Source: In the satellite imagery settings or layers menu, select the Planet Labs imagery option.

  5. View and Analyze Imagery: Once the high-resolution images load, you can zoom in and explore detailed crop conditions.

  6. Use OneSoil Tools: Combine Planet Labs imagery with OneSoil’s vegetation indices and analytics tools for comprehensive field monitoring.

Tips for Best Use

  • Use the detailed images alongside weather and soil data for better insight.

Troubleshooting

  • Imagery not loading? Check your internet connection and refresh the page or the browser.

  • Limited imagery for your location? High-resolution data availability depends on satellite coverage and weather conditions.

  • Questions or issues? Contact OneSoil Support through the app chat.
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