Launch Your Ag Robotics Service Business

Don’t just fly drones. Build a scalable “Robot-as-a-Service” agency that transforms local farming.

Agri-food faces a perfect storm: record labor shortages, rising chemical costs, and tighter environmental rules. Precision Agriculture is the answer—but the hurdles are big.

  • Expensive: advanced ag robots and heavy-lift drones cost $30k–$50k+
  • Complex: farmers want weed-free fields, not a robotics degree

The solution is Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS). You own the fleet, run operations, and charge by the acre—delivering outcomes, not hardware. Become the bridge between cutting-edge tech and the farmer’s field.

Agriculture spraying drone over crops

Your Business Model: The Precision Service Provider

1. Crop Spraying (The Cash Cow)

Old crop dusting is imprecise; ground rigs crush crops and compact soil.

The Service: Precise aerial application of fungicides, pesticides, and fertilizers.

Benefit: Fly when fields are saturated, treat tall crops without damage, and use terrain-following radar for accurate coverage while reducing chemical runoff.

2. Crop Intelligence (The Door Opener)

The Service: Multispectral imaging to detect stress, hydration issues, or pests weeks before they’re visible.

Benefit: Deliver “prescription” maps, then execute spraying with precision—shifting you into a consultative role.

The Economics: Why It Pays

  • Service Rate: ~$15–$25 per acre (spraying).
  • Daily Capacity: One pilot + Open Droids heavy-lift unit covers 150+ acres/day.
  • Daily Revenue: ~$2,250–$3,750 per drone/day.
  • Scalability: Add a second unit and visual observer to double output without doubling workload.

“Farms only buy more robots if they work. But they hire services that solve problems immediately.”

Why Partner with Open Droids?

Heavy-Lift Workhorses

Field-ready platforms with RTK precision, radar terrain following, and high-flow pumps for thick ag mixes.

The “Pilot-to-Pro” Pipeline

Part 107 (US) or similar flight training plus operations playbooks for mixing, battery cycling, and mission planning to maximize acres/hour.

Future-Proof Ecosystem

Start with aerial spraying today; expand to ground-based weeding and harvesting bots as the ecosystem grows.

Want to Control the Sky?

Agri-businesses need outcomes, not hardware. Let’s launch your ag robotics service.