ABOUT US
Based in Southland, New Zealand, Southland Drone Services Ltd delivers precision aerial spraying, seeding, fertiliser spreading, mapping and roof cleaning across Southland and Otago — for farmers, land managers and homeowners alike.
Gorse and forestry spraying are at the core of what we do. We specialise in tackling steep, dense, and hard-to-reach terrain that ground machinery and conventional methods simply can't handle — getting results where others can't go.
We also map blocks from the air and build prescription maps from the imagery, so spot treatments hit only what needs treating — less chemical, lower cost, and a clear record of where it went.
We're proud to offer a fully professional service from planning through to completion, with accurate job records and compliance documentation for every operation.
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WHAT WE DO
Targeted weed control and fertiliser application across pasture land. Consistent coverage at precise application rates with minimal waste.
GPS-guided precision spraying for grain crops, vegetables and speciality crops. Accurate application every time, with full job records provided.
Targeted treatment of gorse, thistles, rushes, and other problem weeds. We work from prescription maps built off our own aerial survey, so the drone treats only what needs treating — less chemical, lower cost, and a record of exactly where it went.
Gorse control, forestry spraying, and weed management on steep, rough, and remote terrain. We go where tractors can't — safely, efficiently, and without damaging the land.
Broadcast seeding of pasture, cover crops and revegetation species across hard-to-reach areas. Ideal for establishing new growth on steep or difficult terrain.
Precision aerial spreading of granular fertilisers and trace elements at rates up to 200kg/ha. Even distribution with no soil compaction — perfect for wet-season applications.
Aerial survey and mapping of blocks, paddocks and problem areas. We turn the imagery into prescription maps that drive targeted spot treatments — so you spray the weeds, not the whole block. Accurate areas for quoting, and a clear before-and-after record.
Moss and lichen treatment applied by drone — houses, sheds, farm buildings and commercial roofs. No ladders, no scaffolding, nobody up on the roof. Safer, faster, and no heavy gear anywhere near your spouting or tiles.
THE ADVANTAGE
GPS-guided autonomous flight delivers consistent, repeatable coverage at exact application rates — no missed strips, no double-ups, no wasted product.
No heavy machinery means no compaction, no tracking, no damaged pasture. Your soil structure stays intact — even on soft, wet, or sensitive ground.
Fly over fences, steep faces, dense gorse, forestry blocks, and terrain that ground equipment simply can't reach. If you can see it, we can spray it.
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