FieldAgent Release Notes
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Below are release notes for FieldAgent Desktop. Notes are listed most recent on top.
Version v6.6.0 | Released March 21, 2025
Smart Script Edge Processing for Pilots only.
Increased speed of the sync process.
Process new generation of N, M, P and S image grouping files. Incorporate the new S file into the sync queue.
Version v6.5.1 | Released January 6, 2025
This is a support update to resolve an issue running on Windows 11.
Version v6.5.0 | Released November 27, 2024
The sync summary now provides additional details on what is currently syncing and what will sync next..
QuickTile now supports the 6X Thermal Pro.
Import directly from the 65R, 6X or AerialWeed Scout payload(s).
Users can now choose to hide photo dots in major mode during import, which improves the importer’s display performance. This option can be enabled in the ... menu before selecting images to import.
During import, images with filenames that either start with "cal_" or contain "_cal_" are included in the calibration count.
Added an easy button to allow a user to purge the local library of synced data.
During import, when creating a new field boundary, it will automatically expand by 2 meters to encompass images on the outer edge.
General Improvements.
Version v6.4.6 | Released October 10, 2024
Removal of the legacy dialog to order a DSM and Mosaic..
Removal of the legacy way to import a DSM.
Version v6.4.5 | Released September 9, 2024
You can now order a DSM mosaic from the Product Catalog.
You can import and display a DSM produced by cloud stitching.
The importer now will save the last set buffer zone size and use that saved size in the next import.
From the importer menu, you can turn off the auto display of photo dots on the map screen in major mode. This can be a great performance boost for more complex import scenarios.
Version v6.4.1 | Released August 6, 2024
As you select or drop photo folders during import, a new view will display called photo coverage. This view will show the photo coverage for the imported images. This view can be toggled on/off and shown with photo dots to help identify any areas the camera missed.
During import, if an order is associated with a task, you now have the option to modify the order's settings for that task.
Updated messaging to stop the import process when there is no disk space remaining on the drive where the library is stored.
You can now turn off the field boundary when exporting mosaics.
If FA-Desktop cannot open a mosaic during export, it will simply copy the mosaic from the library to the export location.
Setting the image selection buffer to 0 feet during import will remove the image selection buffer.
Support updates.
Version v6.3.3 | Released June 24, 2024
This release addresses a sync process issue where a newly imported survey could become disassociated from a task on the desktop.
Version v6.3.2 | Released June 17, 2024
This release slightly changes the upload order of weed surveys. FieldAgent will still always upload N, M and P images first, but will upload the rest of the images, for weed datasets, in order the surveys were imported.
Version v6.3.1 | Released May 9, 2024
Expand all images that starts with model number
21030the ability to kick off the N, M, P weeds upload process.
Version v6.3.0 | Released May 6, 2024
Field Scale Stand Count (Offline) (71301-03) uses Ape2er for Stand Count generation.
The desktop application will now produce and use Feature Sets instead of Shape Files for Stand Count processing.
Field Scale Stand Count (71301-00) and Agronomic Advisor Stand Count (71101-00) no longer use Ape2er to generate Stand Count; instead, Stand Count will now be generated in the cloud.
The desktop application is using an upgraded version of quicktile-ms.exe to incorporate bug fixes.
The desktop no longer automatically downloads Mosaic greater than 650 MB (4GB for MS) when navigating to a field.
The desktop will download any size files when exporting.
When viewing Mosaics on the Desktop, if the mosaic exceeds 650 MB (4 GB MS), an automatic URL will be generated and displayed on the web instead.
The desktop now displays "sv_plant_count" and "mf_plant_count" as feature sets on the Desktop.
The desktop now calls GQL place order, for offline stand counts.
Quick Tile max rotation of upped to 45 degrees. This will resolve the issue of QT throwing out images that were thought to be showing the horizon.
Version v6.2.2 | Released April 16, 2024
Allow for 40 polygon tiles for the N, M and P generated files (Weeds Project)
Version v6.2.1 | Released April 12, 2024
Cloud Meter
Reduce disk space usage during import
Improve Speed of import - Ensure that SIPP does not run for 65R
Import a duplicate field boundary if field exists in another org
Fixed issue that was preventing a message being displayed when a release is a forced release.
Version v6.2.0 | Released March 18, 2024
Sync Upload of the N, M and P images and corresponding Manifest files, for Weeds project.
Order a Weeds Analytic from the Product Catalog.
Upload files directly to the S3 Permanent Bucket.
General improvements.
Version v6.1.0 | Released February 21, 2024
View Tasks
Import into Task
Link existing survey to Task
Enable mouse wheel to scroll surveys
General improvements
Version v6.0.0.21 | Released December 15, 2023
Added QuickTile support for images captured by Sentera 6X and Sentera 6X Thermal sensors. “QuickTile Multispectral” mosaic will auto generate after images are imported. This multispectral map can be view on both desktop and web
Added magma color map on the Toolbox, which is available for 6X thermal imagery.
Importer now prompts user to define band order, and enter wavelength information. When band data is detected from the imagery, the importer will be pre-filled with the band information.
The importer map now displays streets overlayed on the satellite map.
Version v5.30.0 | Released October 31, 2023
The Fall Desktop release included several new enhancements:
Streamlined user interface for importing into FieldAgent Desktop
Ability to order from the full Sentera Product Catalog within the application
Offline ordering capabilities
For 6X Users: Importing 6X calibration images (even outside of field boundary)
Learn more in our demo of the Fall Desktop Release:
Version v5.20.0 | Released March 7th, 2023
Check out a demo of the new features in this latest update.
New Analytics are available to be ordered:
Plot Canopy
Plot Stand
M/F Tassel
M/F Stand
Desktop can now Quick Tile DJI Mavic 3 Pro and Enterprise.
Added support for the Sentera 65R.
Users can now stay logged in for 30 days.
Desktop now lists all the same crops as FieldAgent web.
Shapes are renamed to Zones.
When ordering Analytics, it's no longer needs to draw a bounding box.
When an order has been placed and your data is still syncing, you will be warned to keep the application open so the sync can complete and the order can be fulfilled.
Version v5.19.0 | Released October 27th, 2022
Added ability to optionally turn off QuickTile creation on import.
New sign in interface with ability to sign in with a different user. NOTE: This will wipe out current local data.
Added ability to change survey names.
Increased file size limitations during the sync process.
Version v5.18.1 | Released September 1st, 2022
Updated to match the new Sentera and FieldAgent branding.
Version v5.18.0 | Released August 22nd, 2022
Field pins now transition into field boundaries when zooming in on the map screen.
Zoom and Pan performance of the map has been increased when viewing field overlays.
Importing can now detect groupings of images in multiple locations and create multiple fields for those locations during a single import.
Version v5.17.0 | Released June 8th, 2022
Added support for submitting orders during import, including options for ordering:
stand counts
stitched mosaics
custom processing
weed prescriptions
tassel counts