Precision agriculture consulting, NDVI data analysis, and spray program design.
Agricultural drone consulting helps farmers and agribusinesses develop drone spray programs, interpret aerial data, select equipment, and build the business case for drone integration. Consultants review NDVI and multispectral data, design variable-rate prescription maps, advise on product selection and carrier volumes, and help operators start or grow commercial drone businesses.
NY · precision ag research, viticulture drone programs
Cornell University runs extensive drone agriculture research through its Center for Integrated Data Analytics (CIDA) and Digital Agriculture program led by Quirine Ketterings. Includes precision viticulture at the Lake Erie lab in Portland, NY, NDVI crop monitoring, and digital agriculture education across New York State.
Consulting sessions typically cover equipment selection, FAA certification requirements, state licensing, insurance, business model development, spray program design, and data interpretation from aerial imaging. Rates range from $200 per hour for specific questions to $2,500 for full program development.
There is 1 operator offering ag consulting drone services in New York: Cornell University / CIDA.