Our Services

What services does HarvestHawk offer?
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We offer four core services: drone spraying (fertilisers, biostimulants and other permitted products), aerial seeding, crop mapping with NDVI and multispectral imaging, and orchard spraying. You can see full details on our
Services page.

What areas do you cover?
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We have bases in Cornwall and Hertfordshire, serving farms right across the corridor between them, covering the South West, South East and East of England. For specialist or larger jobs, we're happy to travel further afield across the UK. Just get in touch and we'll let you know.

How quickly can you get to my farm?
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We understand that spray windows are tight and timing matters. Once we've agreed a job, we aim to be as responsive as possible. For urgent work, we'll do our best to get to you within days, not weeks. Give us a call and we'll work it out together.

Can you spray pesticides from the drone?
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Not yet. Under current UK regulations, the aerial application of Plant Protection Products (pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides) from drones is not permitted. We can apply fertilisers, biostimulants, seeds, and water-based products. We're actively working with HSE and engaging with MPs and farming ministers to push for sensible regulation in this area. You can read more on our
Compliance page.

What can you actually spray?
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We can apply liquid fertilisers, granular fertilisers (spreading), biostimulants, slug pellets (non-PPP classified), and water-based products. For seeding, we handle cover crops, grass reseeding, and wildflower mixes. See our full list on the
Compliance page.

Can you fly in wet conditions?
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Yes, that's one of the biggest advantages. Because the drone flies above the field, ground conditions don't matter. No ruts, no compaction, no waiting for the ground to dry. Our DJI Agras T70P is IP67 rated and fully sealed, so it handles wet weather well too.

Is drone agricultural spraying legal in the UK?
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Yes, drone spraying is legal in the UK for approved products. You need a GVC qualification and CAA operational authorisation (SORA) to spray commercially. We're completing both our GVC and that SORA authorisation, so our spraying service isn't live yet. Crop mapping is available now. The key restriction is around Plant Protection Products (pesticides, herbicides, fungicides), which are not yet permitted from drones. Fertilisers, biostimulants, and seeding are all fully allowed. See our
Compliance page for full details.

How do you control spray drift in windy conditions?
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We take drift control seriously. The DJI Agras T70P uses rotary atomisation nozzles that produce a consistent, controlled droplet size, reducing drift significantly compared to conventional booms. We also fly at low altitude, which keeps the spray close to the crop canopy. If wind conditions exceed safe operating limits, we won't fly. Every job has weather parameters built into the plan, and we'll always be straight with you about whether conditions are right.

How do you ensure even coverage across the whole field?
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Every flight path is pre-planned using GPS mapping software, with RTK positioning giving us centimetre-level accuracy. The drone follows the planned route precisely, with consistent speed, height, and application rate throughout. There are no gaps and no overlaps. After every job, we can show you the coverage map so you can see exactly where product was applied.

Will I get a spray record after the job?
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Yes. Once a spraying, spreading or seeding job is complete, we produce a statutory spray record covering the product used, application rates, area treated, conditions and timings. It's published straight to your Farmers Portal, where you can view and download it any time for your own records and for inspections.