Drone services available in Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire runs from thin Cotswold brash arable on the hills to dairy, maize and orchards in the Severn Vale. Typical drone enquiries here:
- Spreading and seeding: cover crops and companion seed on Cotswold blocks, grass overseeding and fertiliser on vale ground.
- Mapping and crop scouting: field records, drainage checks in the vale and agronomy support.
- Spraying: targeted liquid work where the product, rate and site suit a drone and the operator holds the right permissions.
Local considerations
The Cotswold escarpment has steep banks that ground machinery cannot safely work, and vale ground lies wet for long spells; both are natural drone territory because nothing touches the ground.
Spraying licensed pesticides by drone needs a Health and Safety Executive permit, so for pesticide work ask the operator to explain their permissions before booking.
How to find an operator near you
Use the listings below to compare operators covering Gloucestershire, then send the same brief to two or three so the quotes are comparable. Include field size, postcode, crop, product, access and timing.
Towns and areas we cover in Gloucestershire
Operators covering Gloucestershire take on agricultural drone work, including drone spraying, spreading, seeding and mapping, across the county and the surrounding farmland near Cirencester, Tewkesbury, Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh, Dursley, Newent, Fairford, Lechlade and Wotton-under-Edge. Send your postcode and we will check which operators cover your area.
- Drone services near Cirencester
- Drone services near Tewkesbury
- Drone services near Stow-on-the-Wold
- Drone services near Moreton-in-Marsh
- Drone services near Dursley
- Drone services near Newent
- Drone services near Fairford
- Drone services near Lechlade
- Drone services near Wotton-under-Edge
Request a quote in Gloucestershire
Send your field size, crop, product, access and timing, and we will review whether relevant operators covering Gloucestershire may be available.
Frequently asked questions
Who offers agricultural drone services in Gloucestershire?
Operators based in the South West, including teams covering Gloucestershire directly, offer spreading, seeding, mapping and specialist spraying. Compare the listings on this page and contact operators directly to confirm availability and suitability for your site.
How much does drone spraying cost in Gloucestershire?
Pricing follows the UK pattern: guide figures start from around £14 per acre for straightforward work and rise for small, awkward or remote fields. Always get a site-specific quote.
Are drones useful on the Cotswold escarpment?
Yes, steep banks that are unsafe for tractors and self-propelled sprayers are one of the strongest cases for a drone. Spreading, seeding and mapping on this ground are routine for operators used to hill work.
Is drone crop spraying legal in Gloucestershire?
The same UK rules apply everywhere: spraying licensed pesticides by drone needs a Health and Safety Executive permit, while spreading granular products and mapping are more accessible. Ask the operator about their permissions.