CAA Authorised Operator (OA UAS 14429) & GVC Certified
Professional Dorset Drone Spreading Services
Drone seeding and spreading for Dorset's grassland, dairy and mixed farms. Overseed thin swards and establish cover crops - even on wet Blackmore Vale clay - without crushing existing growth or compacting the soil.
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KEY ADVANTAGES
15-19 ha/h
Matches tractor-mounted spreader speed.
2-5%
Yield recovery from eliminating soil compaction.
15% less product
Precision placement cuts fertiliser, pellet and seed waste.
1,300kg/h
Maximum spread rate.
Why Dorset Farmers Choose Drone Spreading
Much of Dorset is grassland and mixed dairy, where overseeding thin swards and hitting herbal ley and SFI actions matters as much as arable seeding. We broadcast grass and clover seed directly over the existing sward without crushing it under a tractor and spreader, and we can get onto the heavier Blackmore Vale ground when wheeled kit would do more harm than good. For farms around Sturminster Newton, Blandford and the Marshwood Vale, that means repairing swards on your timetable, not the weather's.
Dorset's farmland splits into three - chalk downland arable on the Dorset Downs and Cranborne Chase, the dairy clay vales of the Blackmore Vale and Frome valley, and poorer mixed ground toward the coast. The clay vales in particular sit wet through a typical winter, exactly when SFI re-establishment and overseeding windows fall. With an active local soil-health movement backing cover cropping and reduced tillage across the Dorset National Landscape, getting seed down without a compacting pass is already how a lot of Dorset farms want to work.
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 spreading 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 Spreading
Establish Cover Crops to the Root Level from Above
Broadcast seed directly into standing crops. Seed clover, vetch, phacelia and other cover crop mixes pre-harvest or immediately post-harvest, straight into standing crop or stubble. No extra tractor pass, no compaction, no missed establishment window while you wait for the combine to clear the field.
Overseed and Improve Grassland with Zero Damage
Patch weak swards without crushing existing growth. Drones fly over the crop canopy to deliver seed exactly where it's needed, repairing thin patches or improving grassland swards for Countryside Stewardship and SFI actions - without crushing existing growth or compacting the soil beneath it.
High-Output Spreading and Lower Running Costs
Spread up to 1,300kg/h with up to 15% less product wasted. An 80L hopper delivers the output of several workers hand-seeding, rivalling small tractor-mounted spreaders while using up to 50% less fuel and up to 15% less fertiliser, pellets or seed thanks to precision placement - no long refill trips, no over-application.
Spread When Tractors Can't Get on the Land
Hit SFI and fertiliser windows even on waterlogged ground. Waterlogged fields and tight weather windows cost you missed drilling and delayed fertiliser applications every season. Drones operate in conditions that would bog down a tractor, keeping you on schedule and recovering the 2-5% yield lost to soil compaction.
Fully Compliant, Fully Insured, Fully Professional.
We're at the forefront of UK drone spraying regulations, serving Dorset and the surrounding areas including Sturminster Newton, Blandford Forum, Dorchester, Sherborne, Beaminster. 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 spreading to your Dorset farm
Our 2026 slots are filling fast. Call or email today for a free, no-obligation quote and priority scheduling across Dorset.
Please email us the details of your project and we'll get back to you without delay.
info@drone-spraying.co.uk
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