Agricultural Field Mapping & Analysis Service
Map agricultural fields and analyze crop health with multispectral drones
Overview
Agricultural mapping services charge $10-$30 per acre or $1,000-$5,000 per farm.
Serving 100-400 farms generates $200,000-$1,000,000 annually with 70-85% margins.
In 2025, precision agriculture drives productivity.
Services include field boundary mapping ($500-$2,000), crop health NDVI analysis ($15-$30 per acre), drainage and topography mapping ($10-$25 per acre), irrigation planning surveys ($1,000-$4,000), yield variation mapping ($12-$28 per acre), and prescription maps for variable rate application.
Successful services provide actionable agronomic insights, integrate with farm management software, identify crop stress early, increase yields, and reduce input costs.
Farmers and agronomists as clients.
Marketing through agricultural cooperatives, crop consultants, farm equipment dealers, agricultural extension, and direct farmer outreach.
Required Skills
- Precision Agriculture
- Multispectral Imaging
- Agronomy Knowledge
- GIS Analysis
- Farm Software Integration
- Crop Health Assessment
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Growing precision agriculture adoption
- Recurring seasonal field mapping
- Farmers see ROI in data
- Can serve many farms per season
- Multiple applications per field
Cons
- Multispectral equipment expensive
- Need agronomy expertise
- Seasonal demand fluctuations
- Explaining value to traditional farmers
- Weather-dependent operations
How to Get Started
- Get FAA Part 107 and precision ag training
- Invest in multispectral mapping drone
- Learn agricultural data analysis
- Partner with agronomists if needed
- Market to farmers and crop consultants
- Map fields and analyze crop health
- Provide actionable agronomic recommendations
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