Aerial application
Drone aerial application for Willamette Valley crops
GroDrones provides licensed aerial application for Oregon growers when timing, access, terrain, or ground conditions make a drone the right tool. We fly a DJI Agras T50 for berries, vineyards, nurseries, orchards, pasture, hay, and specialty crop blocks across the Willamette Valley.
Where a drone fits
Where a drone is the right call
A drone is the right call when the problem isn't what to spray, but how to apply it. The usual reasons are access, a closing window, or a small target area.
Wet or sensitive ground
Spray without wheel traffic
Keep the option open when a ground rig would leave ruts or damage the crop.
Tight windows
Move when timing matters
Some sprays have to land in a short gap between rain and wind. A drone can move when the break is too short to mobilize a ground crew.
Targeted zones
Treat the acres that need attention
A drone fits problem areas and small blocks that don't justify rolling out a larger setup.
Crops and operations
Willamette Valley specialty crops
Common fits include berries, vineyards, nurseries, orchards and tree crops, pasture, hay, and other specialty crop blocks.
What it covers
Licensed spraying with the right aircraft and product
GroDrones applies with a spray drone built for the job.
Aircraft
GroDrones applies with a DJI Agras T50, a spray drone built for agricultural aerial application.
Products
Work may include fungicides, insecticides, foliar nutrition, organic-compatible inputs, and herbicides when the label and site support aerial application.
How we keep it on target
Sprayed by the label, with drift kept in check
Aerial application is still pesticide application. We fly by the product label, watch the wind, and plan around anything sensitive nearby, like a creek, a house, or a neighbor's block. That's what the Part 137 and the drift coverage are for.
Planning the job
What to send before requesting a spray quote
The first step is a quick job review. Send what you've got on the field and what you're trying to treat, and we'll tell you whether a drone makes sense and what it'll cost.
Field details
- Crop or site type
- Acreage or block size
- Field location or dropped pin
- Access issues, slopes, wet ground, or obstacles
Application details
- Target problem
- Product, if already selected
- Desired timing window
- Nearby sensitive crops, water, homes, livestock, or roads
Scouting link
If you are not sure which acres need treatment, a scouting pass can help shape the spray plan before an application is scheduled.
See crop scouting servicesRelated guides
Read before planning an application
Drone Spraying Basics
When Drone Spraying Makes Sense in Oregon
A plain guide to situations where drone spraying can fit, and where another method may be better.
Wet fields
Drone Spraying Wet Fields in Oregon
How drone application can help when ground access is the main problem.
Licensing
What Oregon Growers Should Know About Licensed Drone Spraying
Licensing, FAA requirements, labels, insurance, and the questions growers should ask.
Cost
What Affects the Cost of Drone Spraying in Oregon?
The field and product details that affect pricing before a job can be quoted.
Need a spray quote?
Send the field and the spray you're planning, and we'll tell you whether a drone's the right call and what it'll cost.