Pöttinger SensoSafe: Keeping a couple of beady eyes on the job

Even with a higher vantage point from the tractor seat, it's hard to spot wildlife hiding in long, lush grass, particularly fawns that don't flee and rely on their natural ducking reflex if they hear a mower coming. Not only is this bad news for fatally injured wildlife but also the animals that will eventually feed on the contaminated forage.

Boom-mounted NIR sensor

Drones kitted out with modern thermal imaging cameras can be used to detect wildlife hiding in the grass. However, the success of such systems depends on the temperature near the ground … or the temperature difference between the object and the environment.

There are also other systems that emit an audible alert, a couple of