CAA Authorised Operator (OA UAS 14429) & GVC Certified
Professional Somerset Drone Spraying Services
Contract drone spraying across the Somerset Levels, Moors and higher ground. Fly above waterlogged land that can't carry a sprayer for weeks at a time, and get crop protection on the moment conditions allow.
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KEY ADVANTAGES
15-19 ha/h
Matches tractor speed, none of the ground damage.
2-5%
Yield recovery from eliminating soil & crop compaction.
50% less fuel
Than tractor-based spraying operations.
Up to 94% less water use
Than boom sprayers.
Why Somerset Farmers Choose Drone Spraying
The Somerset Levels and Moors spend large parts of autumn and winter waterlogged, and even the higher ground stays soft long after rain - conditions where a boom sprayer either can't travel or leaves ruts that cost yield all season. Our drones fly above ground that would bog down a tractor, so foliar and crop protection timings hold even when the fields are too wet to carry machinery. For growers around Bridgwater, the Levels and the Poldens, the spray window is set by the crop, not by how long the ground takes to dry out.
The Somerset Levels and Moors - roughly 70,000 hectares of low-lying reclaimed ground sitting close to sea level - stay farmable only through a network of drainage channels, or rhynes, and more than 20 pumping stations that manage water levels year-round. After a wet spell that ground can hold standing water for weeks, because it drains by gravity into the rhynes and then by pump rather than simply running off; early 2026 was among the wettest starts on record here, with tens of square miles of farmland under water at the peak. On land like that, a drone can get on to spray the moment the water recedes, rather than waiting weeks for the field to carry a tractor's weight.
With over 1,000 hectares covered in 2026, we’ve worked with small farms all the way to national corporations to deliver reliable and professional agri-drone spraying services - we’re here to help.
Matthew Jones
Director & Co-Founder
Pricing & How it works
01
Consultation (£0)
We learn about your specific situation.
We’ll find out how our drones can impact your operation either by visiting you directly or via a phone call.
02
Site Inspection (£0)
We visit your site to plan in more detail.
We’ll estimate your project's time and resource requirements and work with you to schedule the work.
03
Quote (£30-50/ha)
We charge £30-50 per hectare.
Large job discounts are available, and our quote will always fairly reflect your expected return on investment.
04
Service Delivery
Finally, we’ll deliver the service.
We'll work hard to make sure you get the ROI promised. You'll also get full digital coverage maps for your records.
Reviews
Rowan Duckworth
Digital Services Specialist - Hutchinsons
"The drone completed a hectare in under a minute - it was amazing to watch. It’s an impressive bit of kit."
Stancombe Farm
100 hectares covered
"Using Drone Spraying UK for our SFI re-establishment seeding programme was effective and quick. The team completed 100ha in a day without any crop damage or disruption. It worked really well!"
David Brookfield
Estate Manager - Furzebrook Estate (300 acres)
"Drone Spraying UK provided an excellent solution, allowing us to complete our Countryside Stewardship requirements in record time."
Advantages of Drone Spraying
Precise Variable Rate Spraying
NDVI mapping applies product only where the crop needs it to the centimeter level. Our drones build NDVI maps onboard and adjust application rate in real time, spot-treating weak or high-pressure areas instead of blanket-spraying the whole field without complex manouvers and compacting crop.
The Access Unlock
Steep slopes, waterlogged fields and standing crops - all on schedule. Tractors struggle to get onto waterlogged fields in the autumn or winter, and no matter the time of year tractor-mounted sprayers knock pods off tall crops like beans and oilseed rape wasting yield. Drones fly above the crop - so your spray window isn't dictated by ground conditions.
Zero Compaction, Real Yield Recovery
2-5% yield improvement from eliminating wheel traffic. No tyre ruts, no crushed crop, no compounding soil structure damage. Every tramline a boom sprayer cuts costs you yield. Drones remove ground traffic entirely, recovering that yield and giving your soil a break - season after season.
Lower Running Costs Per Hectare
Up to 50% less fuel and up to 94% less water use than boom sprayers. Drones apply concentrated product at 5-7 litres per hectare, against roughly 100 litres per hectare for a boom sprayer, while covering 15-19 hectares an hour. Fewer refill trips and lower fuel use bring your cost per hectare down.
Fully Compliant, Fully Insured, Fully Professional.
We're at the forefront of UK drone spraying regulations, serving Somerset and the surrounding areas including Taunton, Bridgwater, Yeovil, Wells, Glastonbury. We ensure your operations are always compliant and future-ready.
CAA & GVC Certified Pilots
Public Liability insurance coverage.
HSE Compliant with all aerial spraying regulations.
Over 10 years of drone flying experience.
We handle compliance for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bring drone spraying to your Somerset farm
Our 2026 slots are filling fast. Call or email today for a free, no-obligation quote and priority scheduling across Somerset.
Please email us the details of your project and we'll get back to you without delay.
info@drone-spraying.co.uk
Or give Ben, our Managing Director, a call on: