Using Free Fiji Image J Software to Generate NDVI Images in Horticulture from UAVs

As agricultural technologies expand towards the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for aerial image capture, users have a need for resources that guide first-time pilots critical tips for making superior images. FIJI Image J is a free, open source software package that is a capable of producing robust NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) images captured from still cameras that can be mounted on UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle), or other, platforms. This presentation provides a basic overview of the steps involved in generating a NDVI image through the use of FIJI Image J.