Start with the work you want to offer
Mapping, seeding, spreading and spraying can involve different equipment, risk assessments and permissions. Define the job before buying a drone.
Skills, permissions and training
Expect to combine drone pilot competence with agricultural knowledge, site planning, insurance and any relevant CAA, HSE and product-specific checks. This page is general information, not legal advice.
Equipment overview
Large application drones can be expensive and support matters. Ask about spares, batteries, maintenance, software, payload limits, calibration and training before buying.
Insurance and finance
Insurance and finance vary by business, work type and equipment. For agricultural drone work you will usually need public liability cover plus aviation or drone-specific insurance that matches the activity, including any application work. Speak to a specialist drone or aviation insurer rather than relying on general business cover, and factor batteries, servicing and training into the running costs before committing to finance.