0.5 Tiny Bytes - Value of NAIP Imagery In Ag Mapping
Wed Jan 14 2026
Sarah and Jodi discuss NAIP aerial imagery and why this high-resolution imagery is invaluable for precision agriculture work in the United States. They share workflows for validating zones, aligning layers, and spotting year-over-year patterns while noting timing pitfalls, thanks to NAIP imagery as a background source.
In this episode, we discuss...
• what NAIP is and who collects it
• benefits of high resolution often associated with newer NAIP imagery
• four-band imagery (RGB with NIR) enabling NDVI
• leaf-on timing and when imagery misleads
• state-by-state differences in resolution and frequency
• FSA and CLU uses that ensure strong georeferencing
• practical steps to draw boundaries and validate zones
• aligning offset satellite layers to NAIP
• leveraging multi-year NAIP to confirm stable patterns
• free access and where to get the data
Tune in next time for a Tiny Byte of knowledge from GK Technology, where we have a map and an app for that
https://gktechinc.com/
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Sarah and Jodi discuss NAIP aerial imagery and why this high-resolution imagery is invaluable for precision agriculture work in the United States. They share workflows for validating zones, aligning layers, and spotting year-over-year patterns while noting timing pitfalls, thanks to NAIP imagery as a background source. In this episode, we discuss... • what NAIP is and who collects it • benefits of high resolution often associated with newer NAIP imagery • four-band imagery (RGB with NIR) enabling NDVI • leaf-on timing and when imagery misleads • state-by-state differences in resolution and frequency • FSA and CLU uses that ensure strong georeferencing • practical steps to draw boundaries and validate zones • aligning offset satellite layers to NAIP • leveraging multi-year NAIP to confirm stable patterns • free access and where to get the data Tune in next time for a Tiny Byte of knowledge from GK Technology, where we have a map and an app for that https://gktechinc.com/