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Welcome to the Smart Droplets Best Practice Portfolio. Over the past four years, our consortium has moved beyond theoretical research to validate a fully autonomous retrofitting solution in real-world environments.
This portfolio represents our legacy to the agricultural community. It collects our open-source code, field-validated operational protocols, safety recommendations, and scientific findings. Whether you are a developer looking to integrate our AI, a farmer considering retrofitting, or a policymaker shaping the future of AgTech, these resources provide the blueprint for the next generation of sustainable agriculture.
For System Integrators, AI Engineers, and OEMs.
The Smart Droplets ecosystem is built on a foundation of open-access, stable software. We have released 9 public repositories (Version 1.0) that serve as the technical blueprint for the next generation of autonomous agricultural systems. These resources are maintained as part of our five-year commitment to project legacy.
Reference Implementations for NGSI-LD & Cloud Integration.
For Agronomists, Farmers, and Cooperatives.
The Smart Droplets technology has been rigorously validated in the apple orchards of Spain and the wheat fields of Lithuania. These results prove that our autonomous retrofit solution provides immediate, measurable benefits across different cropping systems.
Our dual-pilot campaign delivered significant reductions in input use while maintaining high-fidelity crop protection:
Water Conservation: Recorded up to 24% water savings in irrigation-intensive zones.
Evidence-Based Validation This report summarizes the data collected during our final pilot phases. It provides the comparative analysis of traditional vs. autonomous spraying, proving the system’s reliability and efficiency in diverse European agricultural contexts.
Practical Guides for the Modern Farm A series of concise one-pagers designed to help farmers and system integrators manage the hardware effectively. These guides strip away the technical jargon to focus on field readiness.
Best practices for managing the Direct Injection System. Learn how to configure tank pressures and manage real-time mixing to ensure precise “spot spraying” without clogging or contamination.
For Regulators, Safety Inspectors, and Standardization Bodies.
Retrofitting legacy machinery presents unique safety and sustainability challenges. Through our work with Working Groups such as the ROBAGRI Safety and Technical Committee, Smart Droplets is actively shaping the evolution of European standards to ensure a safe, green transition for autonomous farming.
To support the adoption of autonomous technologies, the consortium advocates for the following pillars within international standardization frameworks:
Detailed safety analyses and technical proposals related to these recommendations are currently being channeled through formal industry committees.
If you represent a certified public body or a standardization working group and wish to discuss these technical findings, please Contact Us.
For Researchers, Students, and the General Public.
Ensuring the longevity of our results through education and scientific rigor.
Go behind the scenes with the engineers, agronomists, and data scientists who built the system. Listen to candid discussions about the real-world challenges of GPS-denied navigation and the future of AI in farming.
The peer-reviewed science that validates our approach. Access our library of Open Access papers published by leading institutions, including Wageningen University (WU) and the Agricultural University of Athens (AUA).
The technology is only as good as the operator. Access our permanent suite of open training modules designed to upskill the agricultural workforce in handling and maintaining autonomous systems.
