Gamaya

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GAMAYA
IndustryFarming technology
Founded2015
FounderDragos Constantin, Igor Ivanov and Yosef Akhtman
Headquarters Morges, Switzerland
Key people
Yury Vasilkov (CEO)
ServicesArtificial Intelligence-powered platforms for sugarcane industry optimization, Remote sensing integration for agronomic insights
Website www.gamaya.com

Gamaya is a Swiss company that initially gained recognition for providing drones equipped with hyper-spectral cameras for use in agriculture. [1] [2] These drones were designed to collect detailed data on crop conditions, enabling precision farming.

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Over time, the company has shifted its focus to the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered solutions. Today, Gamaya offers a comprehensive platform tailored specifically to the needs of the global sugarcane industry. Leveraging remote sensing and agronomic intelligence, the company creates specialised technology that supports sugarcane mills in optimizing their operations and productivity.

The company has 35 employees and is located in Morges, Switzerland, with an additional office in Brazil.. [3] Yury Vasilkov is the current company CEO. [4]

Committed to sustainability, Gamaya prioritises carbon removal and efficient water management, driving sustainable agricultural practices that are adaptable to climate change. Its solutions enable sugarcane mills to optimise operational efficiency and maximise yields, promoting a strategic value chain.

History

Hyperspectral camera technology

Gamaya's hyperspectral camera technology was developed between 2013 and 2015 through the EPFL Leman-Baikal project. [12] It captures 40 different bands of light. [2] Hyperspectral images shot with a drone are then used to generate a survey of the land. [13] The data can be used for detecting invasive species and crop diseases, predicting yields, or for optimising soil treatment and fertilisation. [9]

Gamaya's cameras have been used in a few scientific studies as part of data collection for hyperspectral survey of agricultural crops. [14] [15] [16]

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