Drones in the Vineyard: A Global Innovation, Rooted in Ohio

At Swift Drone Services LLC, we bring FAA Part 107-certified aerial expertise to Ohio’s thriving wine industry, delivering actionable data from the air to the vineyard floor. Around the world—from Italy’s terraced slopes to Australia’s dry valleys and France’s storied hills—drones are being used to manage crops more efficiently, reduce waste, and ensure the highest grape quality.

Using our Autel EVO II Dual 640T drone and Pix4D software, we provide centimeter-accurate maps of your vineyard— often within minutes of landing. From NDVI to thermal imaging, we detect signs of stress, track disease progression like leaf roll virus, and guide precision interventions to protect yield and sustainability.

Whether you manage a small plot near Lake Erie or a larger estate among Ohio’s rolling hills, Swift Drone Services is your partner in smarter vineyard stewardship—because the best wine starts with the clearest perspective.

Drone-Powered Precision in Tuscany

In the Chianti and Bolgheri regions of Italy, tradition meets innovation through the work of Florence-based firm DroneBee. By deploying drones equipped with multispectral and thermal sensors, DroneBee has helped vintners fine-tune irrigation and guide selective harvesting with pinpoint accuracy.

In Chianti, detailed aerial surveys revealed crop stress early using NDVI and CWSI data, enabling smarter irrigation strategies that preserved grape quality and reduced water use. Meanwhile, Bolgheri producers used drone-collected insights to selectively harvest their most robust grapes, reinforcing consistency and quality in every bottle.

Source: SevenFifty Daily – “New Ways Drones Are Changing Vineyard Management”