NDVI & Crop Health Analysis
across Gloucestershire
NDVI (Normalised Difference Vegetation Index) shows how vigorously your crop is growing, metre by metre. Our multispectral drone measures reflected red and near-infrared light and turns it into colour-coded maps that show where a crop is thriving and where it's struggling — often before you can see it from the ground.
Key facts
| Minimum fee | £400 per visit |
|---|---|
| Per-acre rate | £45–£65 per visit (above 8 acres) |
| Typical day rate | £600–£800 |
| Call-out | Free within 30 miles of Cheltenham |
| Spectral bands | Green 560 nm · Red 650 nm · Red Edge 730 nm · NIR 860 nm |
| Calibration | Built-in sunlight sensor for consistent readings |
| Best season | Establishment to canopy closure; repeat flights |
What it's used for
- Variable-rate nitrogen and seed planning
- Timing fungicide and PGR applications
- Identifying soil, compaction and drainage problems
- Comparing fields and seasons
What you receive
| Deliverable | Format |
|---|---|
| NDVI map | GeoTIFF |
| Red-edge (NDRE) map for dense canopies | GeoTIFF |
| Zoned management report | |
| Variable-rate prescription zones (on request) | SHP / ISOXML |
How it works
- Quote — tell us the site and what you need; we reply with a fixed price.
- Planning — we check airspace, permissions and weather, and complete a risk assessment.
- Flight — automated flight plan over the site; most jobs are a single visit.
- Processing — imagery is processed into maps, models or reports.
- Delivery — your files are delivered by secure download, plus 3 months of the Farm Dashboard free for new clients.
Equipment
DJI Mavic 3 Multispectral
| RGB camera | 20 MP, 4/3 CMOS |
|---|---|
| Multispectral camera | 4 × 5 MP: Green 560 nm, Red 650 nm, Red Edge 730 nm, NIR 860 nm |
| Light sensor | Built-in sunlight sensor for calibrated readings |
| Flight time | Up to 43 minutes per battery |
Equipment specifications: DJI Mavic 3 Multispectral specs.
New to NDVI? Read NDVI explained for farmers.
Price adjustments
| Situation | Adjustment |
|---|---|
| Site under minimum acreage | Minimum fee applies |
| Site 50–100 acres | −10% on per-acre rate |
| Site 100+ acres | −15% or formal quote |
| 3+ visits agreed upfront | −10% per visit |
| Travel beyond 30 miles of Cheltenham | +45p per mile |
| Point cloud / CAD contours | +£100–£250 |
| Weekend / bank holiday flights | +20% |
All prices exclude VAT.
Related services
- Crop Scouting & In-Season Monitoring — from £400 per visit
- Yield Mapping & Yield Potential — from Quote per farm
- Field Mapping & Boundary Survey — from £450
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between NDVI and NDRE?
NDVI uses red light and works well on early and mid-season crops. NDRE uses red-edge light and stays useful later in the season when canopies are dense.
Can the maps go straight into my sprayer or spreader?
We can convert NDVI into prescription zones and export them in common formats for compatible machinery.
Tell us about your land or site.
We reply with a fixed, no-obligation price. Free call-out within 30 miles of Cheltenham.