Skysense

Skysense is a technology firm that has evolved its focus from drone charging infrastructure to sophisticated agricultural intelligence and airspace security. The company operates two distinct business lines under the Skysense brand.

One division, operating as Skysense Agricultural Intelligence (skysense.ag), was co-founded in 2020 by Justin Clune and Philippe Remy. This business provides AI-based digital mapping and scouting services for the agriculture sector. The idea originated from CEO Justin Clune's first-hand experience on his father's farm, where he identified a need for more efficient crop scouting. Leveraging high-resolution cameras on drones, sometimes flown at very low altitudes, the system captures detailed field data. This data is processed by AI to create digital maps that identify issues like weed pressure, plant diseases, and unwanted crop variations. The service helps large-scale farms reduce labor costs, optimize the use of robotic weeders and spot-sprayers, and improve crop yields by enabling precise, timely interventions. The company provides full-service solutions, from data acquisition with drones to analysis and reporting, serving a variety of crop types including vineyards, vegetables, and grains. They have also developed a "drone-in-a-box" system which is self-flying and self-recharging to standardize data collection.

The other business line, found at skysense.aero, focuses on airspace security and drone detection. Originally founded in Berlin in 2014 by Andrea Puiatti, the company initially pioneered autonomous charging solutions for drones to address the critical issue of limited flight endurance. Its product line included indoor and outdoor charging pads and fully autonomous drone hangars, which were sold to clients like NASA. This part of the business now develops and deploys RF-based sensor networks that detect and track unauthorized drones and their pilots. This service targets critical infrastructure such as airports, prisons, power plants, and stadiums, turning radio signals into actionable information to protect against aerial threats.

Keywords: agricultural intelligence, drone scouting, AI mapping, precision agriculture, weed detection, crop management, digital farming, drone services, airspace security, counter-drone technology, RF sensors, UAV detection, drone charging stations, autonomous drones, agritech, farm management software, robotic farming integration, drone-in-a-box, crop intelligence, vineyard management, UAV surveillance