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Farm Mapping Services Multispectral, LIDAR and Photogrammetric farm mapping.

Improve your yield using more information in less time

We provide a cutting-edge farm mapping service in Ireland for your agricultural land. With our drone mapping services, you will have access to a wealth of data that can help optimize crop yields, improve irrigation and fertilizer efficiency, and reduce costs. We can map your farm using multispectral imaging, LIDAR mapping, topographical mapping and more.

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Detect and Prevent Disease

Detect and Prevent Disease

Drones equipped with multispectral cameras can detect early signs of crop diseases and nutrient deficiencies, allowing farmers to take timely corrective measures. With the ability to cover large areas quickly and provide real-time data, drones can also help farmers to precisely target areas requiring treatment, reducing the need for widespread pesticide or herbicide use.

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Accurate Land Analysis

Accurate Land Analysis

Drones equipped with LIDAR sensors can gather and interpret data regarding the condition of the land and its topographical features including drainage paths. LIDAR drones can also help farmers to identify areas of their land that are in need of remediation or restoration.

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Irrigation Monitoring And Planning

Irrigation Monitoring And Planning

Our drones' LIDAR and remote sensing technologies, allow issues associated with irrigation, and insufficient or excessive moisture, to be easily rectified. Using this data, together with crystal-clear RGB Imagery of soil and crops, you can identify natural land flow patterns, prevent water-logging and optimise drainage.

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Land Appraisal

Land Appraisal

Large areas of land can easily be photographed, examined, and documented by drones to capture an exact reading of their geography, boarders, and vegetation cover. This allows you to record a professional and accurate status of your land at a given point in time, without having to step foot on the ground.

Why choose us?

Qualified engineers

As licensed engineers, we also provide the expertise, understanding, and knowledge necessary to carry out a thorough inspection, with deliverables to match. Our skilled engineers are at the ready.

IAA certification

The Irish Aviation Authority has awarded Engineers with Drones full approval in accordance with the most recent European-wide EASA regulations.

Latest technology

To ensure that you always get the best possible service and cutting-edge deliverables, we purchase the most up-to-date drone technology as soon as it's available.

Rigorous HSSE standards

The operation of Engineers With Drones is governed by a comprehensive HSSE system. Our guiding principles are to reduce risk through rigorous assessment, and to maintain a high level of staff education and training.

Fully insured

We have 6.5 million in public and product liability insurance, and 13 million in employers' liability insurance. Engineers with Drones are fully insured to fly wherever you need.

Based in Ireland

As we're situated in Ireland, we can respond to your needs quickly, with zero travel complications.

First-class deliverables

As seasoned engineers in the field, we are aware of the trouble that shoddy reports and deliverables can create. For this reason, we provide you with exactly what you require.

Quick turnaround times

Thanks to our fast turnaround times, your entire project can be completed in a fraction of the time of traditional methods, without any compromise in the quality of your deliverables.

4K and VR Footage

In addition to quadrupling the resolution of an HD camera, 4K also gives you quicker frame rates, incredible contrast variations, and expanded colours. VR video takes the level of immersion and clarity to the next level.

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Why use a drone for your farm mapping services?

Safety

The safety of your personnel and our own is paramount, and we place it at the forefront of our company culture. Ask us about our HSSE systems and practices.

Cost-efficient

Drone inspections take up less of your manhours and resources than traditional inspections, giving you a faster and more budget-friendly return on your investment.

Detect hidden problems

We use cutting-edge technologies to detect problems that would otherwise be invisible. These include ultra-HD photography/video, LIDAR and thermal imaging.

Greater Accuracy

Drones capture high-quality, impartial information that gives you an exact assessment of the status and needs of your asset.

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Thermal IR technology and ultra HD allow our engineers to get a view that is not available to the naked eye. From a safe distance, we can find defects and insights that are only visible with a drone.

Quick turnaround

We understand that you need answers fast. We can deliver a plain-English report with clear-cut conclusions in days. Then, you can take the steps you need to and get back to doing what you do best.

Rapid response

Need us there in a hurry? No problem. Let us know what you need, and we can be there on the same day. After all, sometimes the problem just won't wait.

Real-time consulting

Sometimes the brief can change even in real-time. If need be, you can be stood there right next to the drone operator, directing them as the situation develops.

Drones in Agriculture and Farming

Drones have a wide range of applications in agriculture. One of the main benefits of drones in farming is their ability to gather data quickly and accurately. This information can be used to optimize crop yields, identify areas of pest infestation, and monitor plant health. Drones can also be used to apply fertilizers and pesticides precisely, reducing the amount of chemicals needed and minimizing environmental damage. Overall, drones are a valuable tool for modern farming, offering increased efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.

More Informed Planning

The time invested in planning pays off year after year. Up-to-date and detailed aerial imagery of your land is priceless. Drone farm surveying can create these images for you in a fraction of the time, so you can plan with confidence and move on to the next phase.

Clear images simplify road and access planning and help you use your land efficiently. Up-to-date images are invaluable in boundary disputes. Our topographic maps of your property make it easier to plan crops, paddocks, drainage and irrigation. When you know the lay of the land, you can irrigate more efficiently and avoid flooding. We take care of this in a single flight, streamlining the process.

Reduce Crop Failure

Aerial photographs show variations in health and density that aren't visible from a human perspective. Inspection efficiency allows for more frequent crop monitoring. Our drone is equipped with a high-resolution camera that capture detailed images without endangering crops. Intervention before health is poor enough to be visible from the ground often saves entire areas of crops from failure.

Multispectral imaging provides information about the health of plants, and can detect pests or diseases. Fertilisation is also more efficient when you can pinpoint exactly where it's needed. With multispectral imaging we can detect pests and diseases before the situation is bad enough to be obvious.

Recover Wandering Livestock

Livestock is tracked down easily. Drones cover larger areas and difficult terrain faster than a human, and with a sharper eye. Thermography is used to pinpoint lost livestock.

Infrastructure Inspections

Buildings of all types are also inspected using a drone, giving you peace of mind that your livestock is safe. Including silos, tanks, and vessels.

Accurate Yield Estimation

Multispectral imagery show crop density, allowing you to estimate yield more accurately. Planning sales and distribution is made more efficient, and can be done at an earlier stage.

Agricultural Drone Surveys

Agricultural drone surveys have many benefits for farmers and agriculture professionals. Firstly, they can quickly and accurately collect data about crop health, soil moisture, and plant growth, allowing farmers to make informed decisions about irrigation, fertilization, and pest management. Secondly, drones can cover large areas of land in a short amount of time, reducing the need for manual labour and increasing efficiency. Additionally, drone surveys can detect and identify crop diseases, allowing farmers to take proactive measures to prevent the spread of disease and increase yields. Finally, drone surveys can also assist in monitoring livestock and managing water resources, making them a valuable tool for sustainable agriculture practices.

Farm GPS Mapping

Farm GPS mapping is a technology that uses Global Positioning System (GPS) to map out and track various aspects of a farm. The benefits of this technology are many. For instance, it allows farmers to accurately measure and manage their fields, making it easier to track crop growth and monitor soil health. Additionally, it helps farmers to save time and resources by optimizing the use of fertilizers and other inputs. This, in turn, reduces the cost of production and increases yield. Furthermore, farm GPS mapping provides farmers with detailed records of their farm activities, making it easier to make informed decisions and plan for the future. Overall, the use of farm GPS mapping is an excellent tool that helps farmers to increase their productivity and profitability while also promoting sustainable farming practices.

Multispectral Imaging

Our multispectral imaging technology is an advanced technique that utilizes drones to capture high-resolution images of your land in various spectral bands. These images provide valuable information about the health and vigour of your crops by revealing subtle differences in reflectance across different bands. By analysing these images, we can detect stress factors in your crops such as disease, nutrient deficiencies, and water stress, allowing for timely interventions to maximize yield and minimize losses. Additionally, our technology allows for accurate weed detection and mapping, which enables the precise application of herbicides, thereby reducing the use of harmful chemicals.

Birds' Eye View of the Entire Area

Crop monitoring and mapping: Multispectral cameras mounted on drones or other aerial platforms can capture high-resolution images of crops in multiple wavelengths. These images can be used to generate accurate maps of crop health, identifying areas of stress, disease, or pest infestations.

Precision agriculture

Multispectral imaging can help farmers optimize their use of resources, such as water, fertilizer, and pesticides. By analysing crop images, farmers can identify which areas of their fields require more or less attention, enabling them to apply inputs more efficiently.

Yield prediction

Multispectral imaging can be used to estimate crop yields by measuring biomass, plant height, and canopy cover. This information can be used to adjust management practices and optimize crop production.

Disease and pest detection:

Multispectral imaging can identify specific plant diseases and pests by analysing the spectral signature of affected crops. This can enable farmers to take corrective action before the disease or pest infestation spreads.

Soil mapping

Multispectral imaging can also be used to map soil properties, such as nutrient content, moisture, and pH. This information can help farmers tailor their management practices to the specific needs of their soil, optimizing crop growth and health.

LIDAR

Lidar, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging, is a remote sensing technology that uses lasers to measure distances and create highly accurate 3D maps of terrain and objects. Lidar can be used to accurately map farmland and provide highly detailed topographic data. This can help farmers better understand the terrain and make informed decisions about where to plant crops and how to manage water and soil resources. Overall, lidar technology offers farmers a powerful tool for improving efficiency and maximizing yields.

Topographic Mapping:

Topographic Mapping: Lidar can be used to create high-resolution topographic maps of farmland. These maps can be used to identify areas of elevation changes, slope, and water runoff, which can help farmers optimize crop yields.

Mapping drainage patterns:

By analysing lidar-derived DEMs, it is possible to identify the flow direction and accumulation of water across an area. This can help in mapping the drainage patterns, identifying areas of standing water, and detecting potential flood zones.

Crop Health Monitoring:

Lidar can help farmers monitor crop health by measuring the height, density, and structure of vegetation. This data can be used to identify areas of stress or disease in crops, allowing farmers to take corrective action before significant damage occurs.

Precision Agriculture:

Lidar can help farmers create detailed maps of their fields, which can be used to guide precision farming practices such as variable rate fertilization and irrigation. This can help farmers save time and money while improving crop yields.

Autonomous Farming:

Lidar can be used to create detailed maps of fields that can be used by autonomous farming equipment, such as self-driving tractors, to navigate fields more efficiently and accurately. This can help reduce labor costs and improve the precision of farming operations.

What technology do we use for farm mapping services?

We purchase the latest drones as they come on the market to ensure you are getting the highest quality service from us at all times. Here is a quick look at what we would be most likely to use for a typical drone farm mapping services.

Our equipment
DJI MatriceM300 RTK M300 RTK by DJI

Our flagship drone: The M300 RTK by DJI is the premier enterprise-level inspection drone on the market. With a flight time of up to 55 minutes, lots of built-in redundancy, and a host of payloads to choose from, this is our go-to UAV for inspection work. When coupled with the Zenmuse H20T camera, it is capable of safely inspecting high-value assets at a stand-off range.

  • Drone
  • Camera
  • Thermal Imaging
  • Ultra HD
  • Long range
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DJIZenmuse L1 Zenmuse L1 by DJI

LIDAR for everyone. The DJI Zenmuse L1 LIDAR payload features an integrated Livox LIDAR module and a 20mp camera. This combination makes for an excellent all-round package. Covering up to 2km² in a single flight, the L1 carries a highly efficient payload.

  • Survey mapping
  • Camera
  • 3D models
  • High-resolution
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DJIMavic 3 Multispectral Mavic 3 Multispectral by DJI

See beyond the visible spectrum. The Mavic 3 Multispectral is the perfect ecological mapping drone. With five different cameras, it is able to capture a comprehensive set of multispectral imagery quickly efficiently and to a very high-resolution.

  • Drone
  • Camera
  • Low-Noise
  • Lightweight
  • High-resolution
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DJIMavic 3 Enterprise Mavic 3 Enterprise by DJI

Powerful yet attentive. The Mavic 3 Enterprise is the perfect discrete mapping and inspection drone. This is our go-to aircraft for missions where flying large drones would either be illegal or cause a disturbance. This powerful little drone gets the job done without showing off.

  • Drone
  • Camera
  • Low-Noise
  • Lightweight
  • High-resolution
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DJID-RTK 2 Base 2 D-RTK 2 Base 2 by DJI

The DJI D-RTK 2 mobile base station helps make accuracy easy. This GNSS receiver supports GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, and GALILEO signals, allowing for centimetre-level positioning. The integrated IMUs monitor movements and calibrate tilt sensors to minimize risks.

  • Tri-pod
  • Mobile station
  • Centimeter-accurate position
  • survey
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Our Equipment
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IAA Certification
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HSSE
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Fully insured
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Expert engineers
We are experienced engineers with strong technical backgrounds.

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Irish location
Based in Ireland, we'll be with you quickly - ready with all the correct permits.

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How does it work?

Reach out and tell us your idea

We take emails, phone calls, messages, everything! If you are unsure of what's possible we are happy to advise, the most important thing is to get in touch. We would be delighted to answer any questions you may have.

Start at the end

With drones, it's best to begin where you want to end up. What sort of deliverable would you like when it's all finished? If you are not sure then we can advise. We can look at what you would like and work backwards from there.

Scope of work and set a price

Once we have agreed on what is to be done, the scope of work is set and a price is agreed upon. We feel it is vital that everyone knows what they are getting and what they are paying for it. There should be no confusion.

Permits and other paperwork

Once we have confirmation you are happy to proceed, we start the ball rolling. We organise things like RAMS, site permits, Air Traffic Control clearance and much more. Basically, we generate everything needed to turn up on-site with all our ducks in a row.

Field Operations

Next, we do the work on site. We have the gear, we have the know-how, so now it's time to get the job done. This can sometimes be affected by the weather, but for the most part, we get the job done on the date specified.

Post Processing

This is where we take what we generated in the field and turn it into a final deliverable for you. This can be anything from the raw data itself, to fully processed Orthophotos, condition reports, CAD line work or thermal imagery.

Handover

The final step is the handover of the deliverables. We tend to use a cloud-based service, so you can access your data anywhere. We can also tie into your existing systems if that is more convenient.

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Our Services Not just photos from the sky

Spoiler alert: we don't do weddings! We're professional engineers who have learned to fly drones really well. If you're looking for a photo of your garden or a swooshing shot of your wedding reception, we're probably not the right people for you. But if you need an engineer's eyes and experience, combined with next-generation UAV technology and industry-leading deliverables, then you've come to the right place.

Drone Photography

Capture high-quality imagery of your assets from never before seen vantage points.

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Multispectral

See the condition and health of crops and vegetation with multispectral imagery.

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3D LIDAR Surveys

Record incredibly detailed elevation data to aid in ultra-precise measurements and calculations.

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Land Surveys

Map the features and topography of your land efficiently with drone technology.

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Thermal Imaging

Detect abnormalities within your assets that are otherwise invisible to the naked eye.

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All assets and industries

Our specialities don't begin and end with farm mapping servicess, we perform surveys and inspections across a wide variety of industries. Click on an asset or industry below to find out more.

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Bridge Inspections

Safer, more cost-efficient, with less downtime

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Building Inspections

Clearer, faster results without the risks

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Coastal Infrastructure

Monitor coastal assets safely and with more precision

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Confined Space Drone Inspections

Eliminate safety concerns, save costs and reduce downtime

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Construction Services

Instant, actionable data with no downtime

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Energy Inspections

Inspect and maintain energy assets without risk or downtime

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Farm Mapping Services

Accurate and efficient analysis of crops and land

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Flare Inspections

Safer and more cost-efficient flare (oil and gas) inspections

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Forestry and Agricultural

Faster, cheaper and more accurate analysis of land

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Forestry Mapping

Faster, cheaper and more accurate analysis of land

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Historical Buildings

Analyse historical buildings without risk to people or property

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Industrial Chimneys

Actionable data from a safe distance, with less downtime

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Industrial Inspections

Keep production running while collecting instant critical data

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Insurance Services

Record and document reliable visuals without safety concerns

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Landscape Inspections

Endless perspectives, without manned aircrafts or structures

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Line of Sight Surveys

Reduced risk, damage to towers and delays

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Mines, Quarry and Landfill

Monitor status and progress without downtime

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Oil & Gas Inspections

Fast, actionable data without the risks of traditional inspections

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Power Grid Inspections

Instantly usable data via a safer and more cost-effective process

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Rail Inspections

Eliminates downtime and safety concerns, at a fraction of the cost

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Real Estate Drone Services

Add "Wow Factor" to residential and commercial property listings

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Rivers and Waterways

Safer, more precise data collection at a fraction of the cost

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Roof Inspections

Accurate, safe and instantly actionable data collection

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Rooftop Solar Inspections

Ensure solar panel efficiency from precise data collection

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Ships and Marine

Safe, precise and instant reports on vessels and infrastructure

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Solar Farms

Get actionable data on quality and operational health

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Storm Damage

Assess damage quickly and with pinpoint accuracy

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Tanks, Silos and Vessel Inspections

Get fast, usable data from a safe distance

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Telecommunications

Get critical data on cell and telecommunication infrastructure

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Tower Inspections

Instantly view complex structures, keeping risks to a minimum

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Water Tower Inspections

Critical, pinpoint details with none of the risk

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Wind Turbine Inspections

A more cost- and time-effective way to receive critical data

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