PROXYAgricultural Aerial Documentation by Drone
APIA subsidy files, insurance claims, crop condition records — all require visual evidence. A drone produces georeferenced photos, orthomosaics, and reports accepted as official evidence by state institutions and insurance companies. Area precision of ±0.1%, resolution of 2-5 cm/pixel.
How it works
The drone photographs the field systematically on parallel flight paths. Images are processed through photogrammetry to generate an orthophoto — a real-scale aerial map with GPS coordinates on every pixel. Resolution: 2-5 cm/pixel, sufficient to count individual plants.
Comparison
| Criteria | Drone | Manual documentation |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 80 RON/ha | 20-30 RON/ha (farmer time only) |
| Area precision | ±0.1% | ±5-10% |
| APIA/insurance acceptance | Yes — georeferenced | Debatable |
| Assessment time for 50 ha | 2-3 hours | 1-2 days |
| Digital archiving | Permanent with metadata | Isolated photos |
Economic analysis
Documentation value (hail damage claim example):
When you need this
Aerial drone documentation is essential in the following situations:
- APIA files — proof of crop and area
- Weather damage — hail, flood, drought — immediate documentation
- Periodic records — month-by-month crop condition monitoring
Why ProxyDrone
The final report includes georeferenced orthophoto, affected area calculation, and complete metadata — everything APIA or your insurer needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What documents can I get from aerial drone documentation?
You receive a georeferenced orthophoto, exact area report, anomaly map, and complete GPS metadata — all accepted by APIA and insurance companies.
How much does agricultural aerial documentation cost?
The standard rate is 80 RON/ha. For areas larger than 100 ha, we offer progressive discounts.
How quickly can I receive the report after the flight?
The orthophoto and report are delivered within 24-48 hours of the flight, depending on the documented area.
Are drone documents accepted by APIA and insurance companies?
Yes. Georeferenced photographs and orthomosaics generated by drone are accepted as official evidence by APIA and all major insurance companies in Romania.