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SERVICE INFORMATION PAGE

AERIAL APPLICATION

Spray drones are revolutionising the industry by offering fast, cost-effective, and highly efficient treatment solutions. Compared to traditional ground-based methods, drone spraying delivers targeted applications that save time, cut expenses, and minimise waste.

  • Lower Operational Costs – Reduce labour, fuel, and chemical use through automated, data-driven operations.
  • Increased Productivity – Cover more ground in less time with smart flight paths and high-capacity payloads. 
  • Greater Efficiency – Apply treatments only where needed, lowering chemical use and improving resource effectiveness. 
  • Minimise Environmental Impact – Precise delivery reduces runoff, drift, and overall chemical footprint. 
  • Zero Soil Compaction – Operate above the ground, preserving soil structure and protecting crop roots. 
  • Improved Safety – Keep workers out of harm’s way and away from hazardous terrain or chemicals. 
  • Access Difficult Terrain – Easily spray steep slopes, wet areas, or locations unreachable by machinery.

PAYLOAD

APPLICATION MODES

APPLICATION MODES

Our drones are equipped for both spraying and spreading applications:


Spraying

  • Herbicides 
  • Insecticides 
  • Fungicides 
  • Fertilisers 
  • Plant Growth Regulators


Spreading

  • Seeds 
  • Granular Products 
  • Baits (Rodenticides, LRFABs) 
  • Beneficial Insects


Please Note:  Other products can be applied however must have APVMA aerial approval.

APPLICATION MODES

APPLICATION MODES

APPLICATION MODES

We offer three application rate options to suit your operation:


Spot Application

For contained application on targets such as weed patches or individual plants.


Set Rate Application

A fixed spray rate (e.g. 30L/Ha) across the entire target area. Best for broad, consistent coverage.


Variable Rate Application

Guided by prescription maps, the drone adjusts rates in real-time based on requirements of that specific location, ensuring precision, efficiency, and sustainability.

TERRAIN

APPLICATION MODES

TERRAIN

These drones work just about anywhere, flat or hilly, including:

 

  • Crop Fields & Rows
  • Paddocks and Pastures
  • Orchards and Tree lines
  • Scrubland and Clearings
  • Valleys & Ridges
  • Floodplains



Unsure if your area is suitable?

Contact Us today & we’ll let you know.

MULTISPECTRAL MONITORING

Multispectral Monitoring is a revolutionary tool that uses drone-mounted sensors to capture data across multiple wavelengths of light, including those beyond human vision (such as near-infrared).


By analysing how surfaces reflect light, we can detect subtle differences in vegetation and soil condition. This enables early identification of crop stress, disease, nutrient deficiencies, uneven water distribution, invasive species, animal activity, and more.


Most importantly, it allows for timely, targeted action that improves efficiency, reduces input use, and supports more effective long-term management.

DETECTION

 Multispectral drone sensors can detect a wide range of surface features and conditions, including:


  • Vegetation Type
     
  • Vegetation Health and Stress
     
  • Vegetation Density, Coverage and Height
     
  • Plant and Soil Moisture
     
  • Structures and Obstacles
     
  • Wildlife and Livestock
     
  • Terrain Height
     

This information is processed, analysed, and compiled into a clear, user-friendly report to support your property and management decisions. 

REPORT

Our tailored reports contain maps, indices, estimates, trends, and spatial data such as:


  • Plant Health & Stress

 

  • Nutrient Distribution


  • Weed Presence


  • Yield & Damage Estimates


  • Tree Count and Canopy Coverage


  • Invasive Species & Disease


  • Irrigation & Soil Drainage


Reports are available in both digital and hard copy formats. GIS Data Layers can be supplied for use in your machinery or preferred mapping software.

PRESCRIPTION MAPS

PRESCRIPTION MAPS

 A powerful application of Multispectral Monitoring is the creation of prescription maps, which translate crop health data into zone-specific instructions for spray drone operations.


By identifying exactly where inputs like nutrients or herbicides are needed, our spray drone can deliver targeted treatments—improving efficiency, reducing waste, and minimising environmental impact.


Prescription maps are especially effective for:


  • Targeting specific pest or weed infestations
     
  • Correcting nutrient deficiencies by zone
     
  • Treating disease hotspots without over-spraying healthy areas
     

MAPPING & ASSESSMENT

 The aerial perspective provided by our drones offers a comprehensive, high-resolution view of infrastructure and property features. This makes it easier to identify issues or damage that may be difficult to detect from the ground, supporting more informed decision-making and effective planning for maintenance or repairs. Additionally, drone inspections save time and labour while improving safety by removing the need for personnel to access elevated or hazardous areas.


Looking for a service not listed below? Contact us to discuss custom solutions.

CUSTOM MAPPING

CUSTOM MAPPING

CUSTOM MAPPING

Mapping products tailored to your property and operational needs include:


  • High-Resolution Aerial Imagery 
  • Topographic Maps
  • Farm Maps
  • Infrastructure Maps
  • Weed & Invasive Species Maps
  • Drainage & Water Flow Mapping


INSPECTIONS

CUSTOM MAPPING

CUSTOM MAPPING

Our drones provide fast, detailed, & safe inspections of:


  • Roofs & Solar Panels
  • Fencing & Security
  • Irrigation & Pipelines
  • Buildings & Storage
  • Access Tracks & Roads
  • Drains & Waterways
  • Livestock & Wildlife


ESTIMATES

CUSTOM MAPPING

ESTIMATES

 Our drone-based stockpile estimation service delivers fast, safe, and accurate volume measurements for bulk materials. 


Using high-resolution aerial imagery and photogrammetry, we generate 3D models of stockpiles and calculate their volume with precision, eliminating guesswork and reducing the need for manual measurements.

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