Falcon Farm Planning
Paddock to Profit · May 14, 2025

Drone Mapping – Making Your Farm Easier to Run

Clear, accurate maps that help you run your farm more efficiently.

Ryan Connors · Falcon Farm Planning

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Falcon Farm Planning
Who We Are

Falcon Farm Planning

Rural-minded professionals delivering farm-scale maps, certified farm plans, and drone mapping across New Zealand. Farmers first — so the solutions work on the ground.

NZ Farm Assurance Plus
NZ Farm Assurance Plus
NZFAP+ Gold, Silver & Blue certified. Falcon completes the farm assurance reports that get your product to international markets.
Drone Mapping
Drone Mapping
High-resolution aerial imagery and terrain modelling. Complete most farms in a day.
LUC & Soil Mapping
LUC & Soil Mapping
Farm-scale Land Use Capability and soil mapping. LUC maps, LRI reports, slope, erosion risk, and geology.
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Nutrient Management
Certified Nutrient Management Advisor. Nutrient budgets, overseer, and farm environment planning.
Why Get Your Farm Mapped
Why Get Your Farm Mapped
  • New fencing completed — old maps are now wrong
  • Constantly explaining to staff and contractors where things actually are
  • Want accurate paddock areas and layout
  • Need a communication tool for contractors and consultants
  • Want a big printed map for the shed or house wall
Real Examples
Real Examples from Farms

These aren't edge cases — they come up on almost every farm Falcon maps.

  • Farmer thought a paddock was 20 ha — drone showed 25 ha
  • Old maps had hills and gullies completely mixed up
  • New staff struggled with confusing outdated maps
  • Accurate map meant no more 'that fence isn't where you think it is'
What You Get
What You Actually Get

The drone takes thousands of photos and stitches them into one super-sharp image. Most farms get 2–5 cm per pixel — sharp enough to print huge and still see every detail.

  • Crystal-clear aerial photo — every fence, drain, and track
  • Accurate paddock boundaries and areas — no more guessing
  • Clean hillshade and contour information
  • High detail — see individual posts and drains
  • Digital files and printed versions
Real World Examples

Paddock Maps

Paddock Map
Paddock Map

Paddock Map

Paddock Map Detail
Paddock Map Detail

Paddock Map Detail

Real World Examples

Whiteboards

Whiteboard Farm Map
Whiteboard Farm Map

Whiteboard Farm Map

Whiteboard Farm Map
Whiteboard Farm Map

Whiteboard Farm Map

Real World Examples

Farm Planning

Aspect & Slope Map
Aspect & Slope Map

Aspect & Slope Map

Elevation Map
Elevation Map

Elevation Map

Digital App View
Digital App View

Digital App View

The Process

How It Works — From Your Farm to Finished Map

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Pick a good day
Sunny or overcast, low wind. We choose the right conditions for sharp imagery.
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Drone flight
1–2 hours for most 100–500 ha farms. No disruption to your day.
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Processing
2–5 working days. Hundreds of photos stitched into one accurate map.
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Maps delivered
2–5 cm per pixel. Sharp enough to print large and still see every detail.
Products

The Products Farmers Love

Any Size — A0, A1, S2 & more
We print to whatever size suits your farm and your wall.
Vinyl
Tough, waterproof, and built to last in a shed environment.
Photo Quality Paper
Sharp, high-res prints — great for the office or framing.
Whiteboards
Write on it daily. Mark stock movements, jobs, and notes.
Framed Wall Maps
A sharp, finished look for the house or office wall.
Farm Planning Maps
Slope, aspect, elevation, and LUC — for decisions that need detail.
Daily Use
How Farmers Use the Maps Every Day

The whiteboard is really popular. Farmers use it to show the team where stock are going and keep a running list of jobs. It reduces mistakes and miscommunication.

  • Plan livestock movements and grazing rotations
  • Show staff exactly where to move stock
  • Mark jobs and maintenance tasks
  • Communicate clearly with contractors
  • Health & safety reference for the whole team
Extra Benefits
More Than Just a Beautiful Map

While the main reason is communication, the maps are also useful for farm environment plans — accurate slopes and checking problem areas around streams.

  • Better farm plans and compliance — slopes, critical source areas, stream fencing
  • Accurate base for nutrient budgets
  • Inspect hard-to-reach areas quickly and safely
  • Future-proof your farm records
The Real Value

It's a Communication Tool — Not Just a Pretty Picture

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Less Time Explaining
Everyone can see exactly what you mean — no more pointing at a map that doesn't match the farm.
Fewer Mistakes
Staff and contractors understand the farm faster. Less confusion, less wasted time.
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Easier to Run
Many farmers say it's one of the best tools they've added to the farm.

Want a Clear, Accurate Map of Your Farm?

Happy to talk about mapping your place. Who's got new fencing happening this year?

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✉️ rjconnors@falcon.farm
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