Transparent tiers for engineering agricultural drone prototypes — from concept CAD to field-validated, mission-ready aircraft.
CAD design, aerodynamic and payload simulation, and two full revision rounds before you commit to a build.
Full airframe build, sensor integration, and hands-on field validation with 30 days of dedicated support.
Bespoke co-development, joint IP licensing, and ongoing R&D for organizations with unique payload or platform needs.
| Feature | Concept Design | Field-Ready | Custom Partnership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design Iterations | 2 rounds | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Build & Assembly | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Field Testing | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Documentation | Design set | Full manual | Full manual + IP docs |
| Support Duration | 14 days | 30 days | Ongoing |
| IP Rights | Client-owned design | Client-owned design | Negotiated |
| Custom Payload Integration | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| RTK Integration | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Thermal Imaging | — | Add-on | ✓ |
| LiDAR Mapping | — | Add-on | ✓ |
Sub-2cm dual-frequency RTK positioning kit.
+$3,200Radiometric thermal sensor for pest and stress detection.
+$2,800High-density point-cloud terrain and canopy mapping.
+$4,1006 additional months of engineering support coverage.
+$1,500A 50% deposit is due at commission, with the balance due at delivery. Custom Engineering Partnerships are billed on a negotiated milestone schedule.
Concept Design Packages typically deliver in 4–6 weeks. Field-Ready Prototypes run 4–6 months depending on payload complexity.
Support includes flight troubleshooting, firmware updates, and direct access to our engineering team via email and phone.
Yes. Every commission can be configured with the add-ons above, or fully customized under a Custom Engineering Partnership.
Concept Design and Field-Ready clients retain ownership of their specific design. Foundation platform IP remains with Highland Pines unless otherwise negotiated.