See the field first. Then decide what to do about it.

How we solve it

1. Define the questionWhat does the grower need to decide: replant, scout, adjust irrigation, plan a treatment?
2. Fly a repeatable patternRGB imagery for a clear field picture, and multispectral where suitable, planned for consistent overlap and timing so flights can be compared.
3. Process the mapsGeoreferenced orthomosaics and vegetation-index layers such as NDVI or NDRE, compared across the field.
4. Mark places to checkLocations flagged with GPS points for ground scouting, soil or tissue sampling, or an agronomist’s review.

Worth knowing: imagery shows patterns, not causes. Nutrient stress, pests, disease and moisture stress can look alike from the air, so ground verification matters.

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How we solve it

1. Combine the evidenceMapped variability plus what scouting and sampling found on the ground.
2. Draw proposed zonesZones drawn with the grower or adviser, not decided by software alone.
3. Prepare the exportWhere appropriate, a zone map or prescription file in a compatible format.
4. Validate the decisionRates and products are confirmed by the grower’s agronomist and the product label.

Prescription rates and product choices require agronomic and label review. Not every anomaly calls for a spray.

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How we solve it

1. Review product and labelCompatibility, rate, buffers and restrictions are confirmed before any flight is planned.
2. Plan the missionBoundaries, no-spray areas, volume, weather limits and loading position.
3. Apply and recordFlown with an agricultural drone, with flight logs showing where product was applied.
4. Verify afterwardFollow-up imagery or scouting to see how the field responded.

Status: pesticide application is not currently offered. It would require FAA and state approvals, certifications, licensing and insurance first.

How we solve it

1. Check the productDensity, particle size and seed fragility decide whether it spreads well from the air.
2. Calibrate the rate and swathFlow rate and spread pattern tested before the job starts.
3. Stage safelyBulk bags stay on the ground. The aircraft is loaded from a safe position at the field edge.
4. Record what was appliedApplied-acre records tied to the flight logs.

Worth knowing: broadcast seeding is not the same as drilled seed. Establishment depends on soil contact, moisture, timing and weather, and we will tell you if a plan looks risky.

How we solve it

1. Assess accessWeather, soil conditions, field boundaries and where the aircraft can be launched and loaded.
2. Choose what makes senseMapping, seeding or an eligible application, staged from firm ground.
3. Plan around the windowFlight timing tied to crop stage and forecast.

How we solve it

1. Pick the right conditionsTiming and weather that make thermal data meaningful.
2. Capture thermal and visible togetherVisible images give context to each thermal reading.
3. Mark the anomaliesLocations flagged for close inspection.
4. Recommend the next stepQualified trades or agronomists verify before repairs are recommended.

Worth knowing: a hot spot doesn’t prove an electrical fault, a leak or a disease. It tells you where to look.

How we solve it

1. Agree how you will measureWhich base surface to use, which control points to set, and the accuracy you need. This decides the method and the price.
2. Fly the pit on a repeatable planThe same flight pattern each visit, with overlap and ground control so results compare cleanly from month to month.
3. Build surface models and volumesOrthomosaic and elevation model, pile outlines drawn, volumes calculated against the agreed base with the assumptions written down.
4. Compare visitsCut and fill, stockpile movement, and changes along haul roads, ramps and drainage between flights.
5. Flag what needs attentionStanding water, rutted haul roads, unstable faces and encroachment, marked on the map for follow-up.

Worth knowing: volumes are approximate and depend on the base surface and control you choose. They are not a licensed survey. If a number goes to a regulator, lender or royalty payment, your surveyor should confirm it, and we can supply data in formats they use.

How we solve it

1. Agree on accuracyThe accuracy you need decides the capture method, ground control and processing.
2. Capture with overlapOverlapping images flown in a planned pattern.
3. Process and annotateOrthomosaic and elevation models, with features of interest marked.
4. Compare over timeRepeat flights from the same plan show change between visits.

Worth knowing: these maps are not a licensed boundary survey or engineering design.

Concept image. A photo of our own work will replace it.

How we solve it

1. Map what needs to be reachedBuildings, equipment yards, pumps, gates and pits, with distances and power available at each.
2. Link the locationsPoint-to-point wireless, outdoor Wi-Fi or fiber where it makes sense, planned around terrain, trees and buildings.
3. Add cameras and visibilityCameras on gates, equipment yards, bins and pit entrances, with recording and access for the people who need it.
4. Keep it poweredBattery backup and surge protection at every remote point, and solar where there is no line power and it is suitable.
5. Set up remote checks and supportAlerts for a dropped link or a dead camera, and a clear way to get help when something stops working.

Worth knowing: connecting sensors, irrigation controllers or scales depends on what your equipment supports. We confirm compatibility before we quote. Built on our mobile networking work.

How we solve it

1. Start with the product and the rateHow much goes on each acre decides how many trips the aircraft makes, how often it reloads, and how long the job takes. Light liquid rates cost less per acre than heavy dry rates.
2. Add field size and distanceAcres, the number of fields, how far apart they are, and our travel to reach them.
3. Add what you want to learnMapping is priced per acre and depends on the type of map and how many visits you want across the season.
4. Quote it in writingYou get a per-acre price or range, plus what is and isn’t included, before any work is scheduled.
5. Plan the season if you likeRepeat mapping visits and any application work can be set on a calendar with a single written plan.

We don’t publish one flat per-acre number because it would be wrong for most jobs. Tell us the product and rate, or ask us to help you work them out.