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About LIVIA
LIVIA is an emerging agricultural intelligence startup focused on improving how crops are monitored and understood through the fusion of artificial intelligence, satellite data, and autonomous drone systems. By combining large-scale Earth observation with high-resolution aerial sensing, LIVIA aims to provide farmers and agricultural stakeholders with clear, actionable insights on crop health, stress detection, and field conditions.
The project brings together expertise from the fields of space technology, data science, and agricultural innovation. LIVIA is currently being developed with a focus on Mediterranean agriculture, working closely with local stakeholders to better understand real operational needs and validate the system through early pilot deployments.
LIVIA is part of the Bank of Cyprus IDEA Innovation Center accelerator, where the project is receiving mentorship, resources, and funding to further develop the technology and prepare it for real-world deployment.
Platform Architecture
Satellite Earth Observation
Drone-Based Sensing
AI Data Processing
LIVIA integrates multiple data sources to generate accurate and actionable agricultural insights. Satellite imagery provides continuous large-scale monitoring of agricultural regions through vegetation indices and environmental indicators.
Autonomous drone systems complement this by capturing high-resolution aerial imagery and localized data directly from the field.
All collected data is processed through AI-driven models that analyze vegetation patterns, detect anomalies, and identify potential stress signals across crops.
Operational Capabilities
Crop Health Monitoring
Stress & Disease Detection
Field-Level Analytics
The platform enables continuous monitoring of crop conditions and environmental changes across agricultural fields. By combining satellite time-series data with drone imagery, LIVIA can detect early indicators of plant stress, disease, or irregular growth patterns.
These insights can allow farmers and agricultural operators to respond earlier and allocate resources such as irrigation, treatments, and inspections more efficiently.
Deployment Model
Fully Autonomous Systems "Drone-in-a-Box"
Satellite Data Integration
AI Decision Support
LIVIA is designed as an integrated monitoring system where autonomous drone stations operate alongside satellite observation pipelines. Satellite data enables large-scale monitoring while drone systems provide targeted high-resolution inspections when needed.
Together, these systems create a continuous feedback loop that improves monitoring accuracy and supports data-driven agricultural decision making.
Coming Soon...
LIVIA is currently under active development as we build an agricultural intelligence platform combining AI, satellite Earth observation, and autonomous drone systems.
Our team is working with partners to test and refine the technology through early pilot deployments and real-world validation. Click below to stay updated.
We're hiring!
Business Development & Operations Associate
We are looking for our first non-technical team member to join LIVIA as a Business Development & Operations Associate. This is a high-ownership role for someone ready to help build and represent a fast-growing technology company. Full-time, with part-time arrangements considered.
Applications close 18 October 2026 at 23:59 Cyprus time, and we review them on a rolling basis. Click here to view the full job description and click below to access the application form.
For any questions: livia@altairastronomy.com
We're hiring!
Hardware & Drone Engineer
We are looking for a hands-on engineer in Houston to help build the drones and solar-powered docking stations behind LIVIA, with a strong focus on hardware R&D. Part-time or full-time, and students are very welcome.
Applications close 18 October 2026 at 23:59 ET, and we review them on a rolling basis. Click here to view the full job description and click below to express your interest.
For any questions: livia@altairastronomy.com
We're hiring!
Agronomy & Crop Science Research Associate
We are looking for a crop scientist to make sure LIVIA's AI, recommendations and alerts are scientifically sound, and to lead research as we expand from vineyards into olives and other high-value crops. Master's and PhD students are especially welcome. Part-time or full-time; Boston-based, hybrid or remote.
Applications close 18 October 2026 at 23:59 ET, and we review them on a rolling basis. Click here to view the full job description and click below to express your interest.
For any questions: livia@altairastronomy.com
Our Partners
LIVIA is developed by our team with the support of partners and stakeholders across agriculture, technology, and research who contribute expertise, resources, and real-world insight throughout the project.
