• DATA
  • COST
  • HUMAN
  • REPORTS

How to analyze drone and quadrat imagery with your AI

Connect PlantNET to your AI client to turn raw aerial or ground photos into species maps. Once connected, your agent handles the heavy lifting of processing large datasets.

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Short answer

How can I use AI to identify species in my drone imagery?

Your AI uses PlantNET to process high-resolution survey tiles and identify multiple species at once. You get specific species counts and distribution data from large-scale aerial or ground imagery. This breakdown shows you how to manage costs and run the surveys.

The results you get

What your survey produces

Running a survey through PlantNET produces these specific outcomes.

DATA

Species distribution maps

The AI processes your imagery to pinpoint where different species are located. You get a clear picture of plant density across the surveyed area.

COST

Budget projections

Before you commit to a massive flight, your agent calculates the expected expense. This helps you plan your field season without surprises.

HUMAN

Manual verification

The AI flags uncertain identifications for your review. You decide if the species classification is correct before finalizing your report.

REPORTS

Quantified species lists

Get a structured breakdown of every species identified in the tiles. This data is ready for your ecological assessments.

The workflow

What your AI does when imagery arrives.

The AI handles the computational work of scanning and calculating, leaving you to interpret the findings.

  1. Calculate expenses

    Your agent looks at the scale of your imagery to figure out the workload. It provides a clear look at what the survey will cost before you start.

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  2. Process imagery

    The AI breaks your large drone or quadrat files into manageable pieces. It scans these segments to find and identify plant life.

    survey_tiles

  3. Identify species

    The AI compares the visual data against its botanical database. It identifies multiple species across the entire survey area simultaneously.

    survey_tiles

  4. Summarize findings

    Once the tiles are processed, your agent compiles the species data. It presents the final counts and locations in a way you can use immediately.

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Try it

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Use these prompts to kick off your analysis.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with your specific file names or project details.

Pl@ntNet Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_y6EPHMFMh9eRVxY5a80P1eo2MrkUrSBCoN4ezuvw/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Pl@ntNet capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "plantnet-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_y6EPHMFMh9eRVxY5a80P1eo2MrkUrSBCoN4ezuvw/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Estimate the cost to run a survey on my new drone imagery folder.

  • Run a survey on the quadrat images in my 'Field_Site_A' directory.

  • Analyze the species distribution in these survey tiles from the north quadrant.

  • Tell me how many different species were found in the latest survey tiles.

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Start here

Connect PlantNET once, then ask.

Just link your account through the Vinkius dashboard. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start asking your AI to run surveys.

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FAQ

How the task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI automatically edit my original drone photos?

    No. The AI only reads the imagery to identify species; it does not modify your original files.

  • 02

    Does the AI decide which species are present without me?

    The AI provides identifications, but you should always review the results for accuracy, especially for rare species.

  • 03

    Can I estimate costs for a survey I haven't started yet?

    Yes, you can use the tool to get a cost estimate based on your planned imagery scale.

  • 04

    Can the AI create a physical map file for me?

    No. The AI identifies the data and locations, but it does not generate downloadable GIS or map files.

  • 05

    How does the AI handle very large drone datasets?

    It breaks the large imagery into tiles to process the identification step by step.

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