Cambridgeshire’s Specialists in Drone Mapping, Crop Analysis & Precision Aerial Operations
Welcome to Cambridge Drone Services, specialists in agricultural drone services for farms across Cambridgeshire and the UK. Using advanced DJI Mavic 3M technology, we provide precise drone crop mapping, NDVI drone mapping, multispectral surveys, and precision field mapping to give farmers clearer insights and better decisions throughout the growing season.
Our services support everything from crop health monitoring to variable-rate (VRA) mapping, offering reliable, high-resolution data that helps improve efficiency, reduce waste, and maximise yield.
In parntnership with Russell Smith Farms
Empowering Farmers with Clear, Actionable Aerial Insights
We help farmers make better decisions with accurate, high-resolution drone data.
Our mapping and analysis services highlight crop variation, stress zones, and yield potential — enabling more targeted inputs and improved field performance.
We’re committed to supporting sustainable, efficient, and data-driven farming across Cambridgeshire and surrounding counties.
Overview of Our Organisation and Key Services Offered
At Cambridge Drone Services, we provide accurate, easy-to-understand drone mapping designed to help farmers get more from every field. Using advanced drone technology and multispectral imaging, we give you a clear picture of how your crops are performing — right down to tramline level.
Our goal is simple: to give you the information you need to make better decisions, save money on inputs, and improve yields. Whether it’s spotting early stress, checking establishment, planning fertiliser applications, or understanding variation across a field, our maps make it quick and simple to see what’s happening.
We focus on practical, real-world value for growers. Everything we deliver is designed to support efficient, sustainable farming with clear insights you can use straight away.
With Cambridge Drone Services, you get reliable data, clear maps, and a service that helps you manage your land with confidence throughout the season.
Drone Mapping (RGB + Multispectral)
High-accuracy aerial mapping for farms, estates, and land projects.
We deliver detailed RGB and multispectral maps using the DJI Mavic 3M, giving you exceptional clarity across every field or site. Our mapping captures emergence, crop variation, stress zones, boundaries, and land features with centimetre-level accuracy.
Whether you’re assessing crop performance, documenting land for SFI/CS compliance, or creating high-resolution base maps for planning, our drone mapping provides the precise, reliable data you need to understand your land like never before.
Crop Insights & Analysis
Actionable vegetation index analysis for smarter agronomy.
Every flight includes NDVI, NDRE, SAVI, CCCI, and more — giving you a complete picture of crop health, nutrient uptake, and variability across your fields. We highlight problem areas early, identify high-potential zones, and generate detailed prescription maps ready for farm machinery or drone application.
Our analysis supports smarter decisions, better input efficiency, and clearer communication with agronomists. From emergence to pod-fill, we help you understand what’s happening in your crop and why it matters.
Drone Spraying & Spreading
Precise, efficient aerial application with no soil compaction.
We are working towards being able offer targeted application services including:
- Slug pellets
- Cover crop and small-seed spreading
- Granular fertiliser
- Patch & spot spraying
- Variable-rate drone treatments
Perfect for awkward field corners, margins, wet conditions, or small areas where traditional machinery struggles. Our drone-driven approach reduces waste, improves accuracy, and supports sustainable, data-led crop management.
Aerial Surveys & Land Management
Professional 2D and 3D surveys for estates, construction, and environmental work.
Beyond agriculture, we provide accurate aerial surveys across a wide range of land-based sectors. Our outputs include:
- High-resolution 2D orthomosaics
- 3D surface models
- Contour lines & elevation mapping
- Environmental surveys
- Trial plot documentation
These deliverables support planning, measurement, compliance, conservation, and long-term land management — all in a fast, efficient, and cost-effective format..
Our Process and How It Works
We Fly Your Fields
Using the DJI Mavic 3M, we capture high-resolution RGB and multispectral data across your entire field.
Flights are fast, safe, and fully compliant with UK aviation regulations — giving you precise, up-to-date imagery without disrupting farm operations..
We Analyse Your Crop
Once your field data is captured, we turn it into easy-to-understand crop insights using advanced software and multispectral analysis.
You get clear information you can act on straight away..
Actionable Outputs
You get clear, easy-to-understand results fast via your online portal:
- High-resolution field maps
- Multispectral index layers
Everything can be downloaded, shared with your agronomist, or viewed directly in your browser.
Contact us
Telephone: +447930414489
E-mail: matt@cambridgedroneservices.co.uk
Address: Russell Smith Farms, Grange Road, Duxford, Cambridge CB22 4QF, United Kingdom