Industrial Services
Oilfield Lease & Site Spraying
Targeted vegetation control for oil and gas operators across central Alberta
AgHawk Drones provides targeted drone herbicide spraying on oilfield leases, wellheads, access roads, and drilling pads throughout central Alberta. Pricing runs $500–$1,200 per site depending on lease size and vegetation density. This service is fully permitted today using approved industrial herbicide labels and available May through September.
What You Get
- ✓ Targeted herbicide application using PMRA-approved industrial products
- ✓ Low-drift spray system for precise vegetation control near active infrastructure
- ✓ Zero ground disturbance — no heavy equipment tearing up lease pads
- ✓ GPS-logged flight records for AER compliance documentation
- ✓ Before-and-after photo documentation included with every job
- ✓ Fire risk reduction around active wellheads and infrastructure
Best For
- ✓ Oil and gas operators managing multiple lease sites
- ✓ Lease holders needing AER-compliant vegetation maintenance
- ✓ Reclamation companies controlling regrowth on disturbed sites
- ✓ Wellhead pads, access roads, and drilling sites in wet or soft ground conditions
- ✓ Sites where truck or ATV access causes ruts and surface damage
How It Works
Site Assessment
You share your lease locations and vegetation concerns. We review site conditions and confirm product selection.
Pre-Flight Photos
We document current site conditions with before photos for your compliance records.
Drone Application
GPS-guided drone applies herbicide to target areas with precision. No ground equipment on-site.
Compliance Report
You receive GPS flight logs, application records, and before-and-after photo documentation.
Drone vs. Traditional Ground Crew
| Factor | Drone Spraying | Ground Crew / ATV |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per site | $500–$1,200 | $800–$2,000+ |
| Time per site | 30–90 minutes | Half day to full day |
| Ground disturbance | None | Ruts, compaction from trucks/ATVs |
| Wet/soft ground access | Full access — flies above terrain | Limited or impossible |
| Precision | GPS-guided, low-drift nozzles | Manual application, variable coverage |
| Compliance documentation | Automatic GPS logs + photos | Manual record-keeping |
Pricing
$500–$1,200 per site
Flat fee based on lease size, vegetation density, and access conditions
- ✓ GPS flight logs and compliance documentation included
- ✓ Before-and-after photo documentation included
- ✓ Volume pricing available for operators with multiple sites
Season: May–September. Serving oil and gas operators throughout central Alberta including Red Deer, Lacombe, Ponoka, Wetaskiwin, Innisfail, and surrounding areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
We use approved industrial herbicides that are PMRA-registered for RPAS (drone) application, including products labelled for brush and broadleaf weed control on industrial sites. All products are selected based on the target vegetation and site conditions.
Yes. Every job includes GPS-logged flight records showing exact treatment areas, application rates, and timestamps. We also provide before-and-after photo documentation. These records support your AER compliance filings and vegetation management reporting.
Yes. Drone spraying requires no ground equipment on the lease pad itself, so there is no need to shut down operations or move vehicles. We work around active infrastructure safely and can treat areas that trucks and ATVs cannot reach without causing damage.
Most standard lease sites take 30 to 90 minutes depending on size and vegetation density. Our drone carries enough product to treat a typical lease in one or two loads, with battery swaps taking under 10 minutes.
Yes. We provide discounted rates for operators managing multiple lease sites in central Alberta. Contact us with your site list and we will put together a quote based on total scope and scheduling.
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