Why Are Drones Used in Agriculture?

There are a million things to take care of on a farm – but experienced agriculture drone contractors can alleviate some of the burdens. More and more growers are turning to drone operators for help managing and optimizing their crops and land. 

Drone1Source connects high-quality drone service providers with clients across many industries, including farming and growing. We serve as a bridge between pilots and customers in need, but we don’t believe in aggregation fees or hidden charges. Talk to us about agriculture drone jobs involving: 

  • Increasing crop yields
  • Finding and assessing farm issues (like crop disease)
  • Planting and growing more efficiently
  • Analyzing soil and fields
  • Planning irrigation systems
  • Monitoring live animals
  • Spotting signs of infestation
  • Photographing and monitoring land

Popular Agriculture Drone Services

Monitor Crops

It can be difficult to spot a drop infestation or disease on foot, but an agricultural drone survey can easily spot signs of trouble from up above. The top drone pilots of today have access to advanced tools that can help zero in on, compare, and adjust conditions within crop fields. To learn more about helping farmers maximize their crop yields, reach out to our DSP network.

Assess Soil Quality

No modern-day farmer wants to assess field moisture and fertility levels manually. Most are turning to drone pilots that can perform soil and field analyses from the sky. If you’re a talented drone operator, talk to Drone1Source about learning to create precise 3D maps for soil analysis, including nitrogen level management and seed planting optimization.

Plant Seeds and Fertilizers

We’ve come a long way from the days of planting crops by hand. There are new, advanced modules that can attach to the bottoms of popular drone models and plant tens of thousands of seeds per day. Within less than an hour, one drone can plant far more than the average human can in a single day.

Examine Drainage Setups

Aerial footage is arguably the easiest way to identify drainage points and plan for advanced irrigation systems. Agriculture drone companies and pilots can quickly scan large swatches of land, collecting information about slopes and standing water. Newer drones equipped with thermal cameras can also detect dry versus wet conditions, even from hundreds of feet in the air.

Livestock Management

One of the top benefits of agricultural drones is that they can survey animals scattered across hundreds of thousands of acres. We work with clients that need a pilot to help monitor, track, and assess livestock such as cattle and sheep. Some precision agriculture drones are even fitted with cameras and thermal imaging capabilities for detailed animal movement and health assessments.

Meet Some of Our Pilots

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Michael Frisberg

Experienced photographer, videographer, film editor and responsible pilot.

Pilot LocationChicago, IL-Will travel up to 200 miles

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Derry Christian

Ten years of flying experience. Affordable UAV services for aerial drone inspections.

Pilot LocationChicago, IL-Will travel up to 200 miles

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Pilot rateAvg. Rate: -$150/hr.

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Nichole Cobler

Licensed 107 and 33 exempt drone operator with more than five years of flying experience.

Pilot LocationChicago, IL-Will travel up to 200 miles

Pilot LicenseLicense: Yes

Pilot rateAvg. Rate: -$150/hr

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Jacob Windman

Professional photojournalist for the local CBS affiliate & recently freelance drone pilot.

Pilot LocationChicago, IL-Will travel up to 200 miles

Pilot LicenseLicense: Yes

Pilot rateAvg. Rate: -$150/hr

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