
Forestry
Forestry operations often take place in difficult and demanding environments, where steep landscapes, sensitive ground conditions, and restricted access can make traditional methods inefficient or impractical. At Agrispray drones, we are changing the way forestry restoration and maintenance are carried out by using drone technology to provide safe, efficient, and precision-targeted applications in even the most remote areas.
Whether it’s distributing native tree seed across steep hillsides or carrying out pest management in environmentally sensitive woodland, drone technology enables land managers to access hard-to-reach locations while minimising ground disturbance and protecting the surrounding habitat.
Forestry applications include
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Tree Seeding
Deliver native tree seeds across steep or inaccessible areas, helping to rewild ancient woodlands and restore landscapes without ground disturbance.
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Rewilding
Re-seed with native species across heathland and ancient woodland.
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Pest Control
Target nematodes to tackle infestations in remote regions.
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Insecticide Spraying
Apply biological insecticide for pests like Oak Processionary Moth (OPM).
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Fertiliser Top-Ups
Give young plantations and new planting sites a boost with targeted fertiliser.
High H&S Operational Risk
Safety First: Drones Removes the need to place people or vehicles on steep, remote, or hazardous slopes.
Ground & Soil Sensitivity
Zero Disturbance: Drones protect fragile or wet soils from the damage and compaction caused by heavy ground machinery.
Inaccessible Terrain
Universal Access: GIS-targeted seeding reaches remote compartments and fragmented zones where traditional planting is uneconomical.
Inconsistent Manual Work
Precision Seeding: RTK-guided missions ensure placement consistency and repeatable treatment across broken terrain.
Direct seeding via drone drastically reduces establishment costs at scale by solving the severe H&S risks associated with remote and steep ground work. This is a high-growth sector that is not waiting for future regulatory change - it is ready for commercial scale today.
Built for forestry
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RTK positioning and terrain-following for precise altitude control
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Large payload hoppers for seed, granules or fertiliser
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Nematode safe, peristaltic pump spraying system validated at Harper Adams University
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Return and resume logic for consistent coverage
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Minimal ground disruption in sensitive habitats










