Terra Drone

What Terra Drone does

Terra Drone Agri is a precision agriculture drone services subsidiary of Tokyo-based Terra Drone Corporation, established in September 2023 through a business transfer from Avirtech. The company provides drone-based spraying, mapping, surveillance, and fertilizing services to large-scale plantation operators in Indonesia and Malaysia, with particular focus on oil palm estates. Operations are anchored by two regional offices (Jakarta, Indonesia and Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia) and a network of certified drone pilots deployed on client estates. The company was originally founded in 2016 at the parent level, and the agricultural division currently employs 101-250 staff across both countries.

The technology stack centers on multi-rotor UAVs equipped with RTK GNSS positioning, radar/LiDAR terrain-following sensors, and variable-rate application systems. Proprietary platforms include the Terra Agri G30 (six-rotor industrial sprayer), E16 (Ganoderma-prevention sprayer covering 0.33 hectares per 5-minute flight), and G20 (TKDN-certified with 31.26% local content). The company is also the official Southeast Asian distributor for DJI Agras drones (T40, T50, T70P, T100) and Emlid RTK GNSS receivers (RS3, RS4). Software capabilities include waypoint-based mission planning with GPS flight logging for traceability, multispectral and thermal imaging for vegetation indices (NDVI), and autonomous flight execution.

Revenue is generated through three streams: (1) acreage-based drone service operations (pest/disease spraying, fertilizer spreading, mapping, surveillance) billed per hectare; (2) hardware sales through direct enterprise channels and Tokopedia e-commerce, including proprietary Terra Agri drones, distributed DJI Agras units, and Emlid RTK equipment; and (3) professional services encompassing technical consultation, site assessment, and operator training. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting large plantation groups, supplemented by channel partnerships (Behn Meyer Malaysia, Yanmar Diesel Indonesia) that extend reach into integrated pest management and agricultural equipment distribution networks.

Name

Terra Drone

Legal name

Terra Drone Corp.

Website

https://terra-droneagri.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Terra Drone Agri is a precision agriculture drone services subsidiary of Tokyo-based Terra Drone Corporation, providing spraying, mapping, and surveillance services to large-scale oil palm and other plantation operators in Indonesia and Malaysia using proprietary and distributed UAV platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Agriculture Drone Services

NAICS

Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating (115112)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Drone/UAS Application Services (Spraying, Spreading, Seeding) (AFACAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aerial Surveying & Crop Scouting (Imaging, Mapping, Stand Counts) (AFACAIAJ), Aerial Pesticide/Herbicide/Fungicide Application (AFACAIAE), Aerial Fertilizer & Micronutrient Application (AFACAIAD)

Keywords

• Precision agriculture drones
• Aerial crop spraying
• Drone mapping services
• Agricultural UAV services
• Plantation drone operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Kemayoran

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Drone Service Operations: Terra Drone Agri provides drone spraying, mapping, and surveillance services to large-scale plantation operators on a fee-per-hectare basis. Services include pest and disease control spraying (e.g., mealybug, Ganoderma, bagworm), fertilizer spreading, and seasonal spraying projects. Operational teams include certified drone pilots deployed to client estates.
2. Hardware Sales: Sale of agriculture drones (Terra Agri G30, E16, G20), DJI Agras models (T40, T50, T70P, T100), RTK GNSS receivers (Emlid Reach RS3, RS4), drone parts, accessories, and spare parts through direct sales and e-commerce (Tokopedia). Hardware sales include after-sales support and local distribution.
3. Technical Consultation and Training: Technical consultation on drone implementation for plantation operations, including site assessment, drone configuration for Malaysian plantation conditions, spraying protocol design, and operator training support for estate teams adopting drone spraying programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Terra Drone Agri provides drone-based spraying, mapping, surveillance, and fertilizing services for large-scale oil palm, rubber, cocoa, and sugarcane plantations in Indonesia and Malaysia, delivered through certified drone pilots using proprietary Terra Agri drones (G20, E16, G30) and DJI Agras platforms with RTK GNSS positioning. The company also sells agricultural drones, RTK GNSS receivers (Emlid Reach RS3/RS4), spare parts, and accessories, and provides technical consultation and operator training for plantation clients.

Product overview

Terra Drone Agri operates as a precision agriculture drone services company within the Terra Drone Group, offering an integrated portfolio of drone services and products for large-scale plantations in Indonesia and Malaysia. The service offering centers on three core operations: spraying (using proprietary E16 and G30 drones plus DJI Agras models), mapping (fixed-wing and multirotor platforms), and surveillance. The product line includes proprietary Terra Agri-branded drones (G20, E16, G30) alongside distributed DJI agricultural drones (Agras T40, T50, T70P, T100) and Emlid RTK GNSS receivers (RS3, RS4). Services are complemented by drone spare parts and accessories, with operations supported by experienced drone pilots and technical consultation for deployment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Terra Agri Spraying Services Aerial crop spraying service using multi-rotor drones for ultra-low-altitude pesticide and agrochemical application with centimeter-level precision, featuring radar, LiDAR, and terrain-following sensors for consistent height maintenance over uneven plantation terrain. Targeted at large-scale plantation operators in Indonesia and Malaysia.
• Terra Agri Mapping Services Fixed-wing and multirotor drone mapping service producing orthomosaic maps, digital surface and terrain models, NDVI and vegetation indices, and elevation and drainage analysis for plantation management decision-making.
• Terra Agri Surveillance Services Real-time aerial surveillance and infrastructure monitoring using drones for inspecting irrigation networks, drainage systems, remote facilities, livestock movement, and operational security across large agricultural estates.
• Terra Agri Fertilizing Services Granular material distribution service using drones equipped with centrifugal spreading systems for precise fertilizer, lime, and seed application across large agricultural areas.
• Terra Agri G20 Drone Proprietary agricultural drone developed by Terra Drone Agri. Achieved TKDN Indonesian domestic component certification with 31.26% local content value, supporting Indonesian domestic drone manufacturing and government procurement requirements.
• Terra Agri E16 Spraying Drone Proprietary spraying drone designed for Ganoderma prevention and large-scale plantation spraying with a 4-meter spray width per flight, covering 0.33 hectares per flight at 2-meter operating height above crops, using 48 liters of liquid per hectare.
• Terra Agri G30 Drone Industrial six-rotor drone for oil palm applications featuring stable low-altitude flight, dual brushless pump system for stable liquid output, adjustable droplet spectrum, RTK-assisted positioning, and GPS-based flight logging for traceable execution.
• DJI Agras T70P Professional agricultural spraying drone with 70-liter tank capacity, spraying width up to 11 meters, dual atomized spray system, RTK positioning precision, and IP65 weather resistance. Distributed by Terra Drone Agri to Indonesian and Malaysian plantation clients.
• DJI Agras T50 Advanced agricultural spraying and spreading drone with 40-liter tank, dual atomized spray system delivering up to 24 L/min flow rate, 75 kg spreading capacity, terrain handling up to 50-degree slopes, and dual Active Phased Array Radar for 360-degree obstacle detection.
• DJI Agras T40 Professional agricultural drone with 40-liter tank, 12 L/min spray rate, terrain handling up to 30-degree slopes, and radar plus visual sensors for obstacle detection. Distributed by Terra Drone Agri as a reliable option for medium to large-scale plantation operations.
• DJI Agras T100 Latest generation agricultural drone from DJI, made available in Indonesia through Terra Drone Agri for large-scale agricultural spraying and fertilizing operations with advanced automation capabilities.
• Emlid Reach RS3 Multi-band RTK GNSS receiver for survey-grade positioning with IMU-based tilt compensation and LoRa radio connectivity, used as base stations or for collecting ground control points in drone mapping operations. Distributed by Terra Drone Agri as official Emlid distributor for Southeast Asia.
• Emlid Reach RS4 All-band RTK GNSS receiver (L1, L2, L5, L6) with next-generation IMU for faster tilt compensation (5-7 second initialization), backlash-free quick-release mount, UHF and LoRa communication with transmit/receive capability, and magnesium alloy construction with IP68 rating. Distributed by Terra Drone Agri in Southeast Asia.
• Drone Spare Parts & Accessories Replacement parts and accessories for agricultural drones including batteries, propellers, pumps, nozzles, motors, ESCs, and other components for maintenance and repairs. Sold through direct sales and Tokopedia e-commerce.

Quantifiable outcome

• Terra Agri E16 completes one flight covering 0.33 hectares in approximately 5 minutes at 2-meter operating height, using 48 liters of liquid per hectare for even application
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Yanmar Diesel IndonesiaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 August 2025Terra Drone signed an internal agricultural drone sales partnership with Yanmar Diesel Indonesia, expanding distribution channels for Terra Drone Agri products in the Indonesian market through Yanmar's established agricultural equipment dealer and distributor network.
• Behn Meyer MalaysiacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Terra Agri partnered with Behn Meyer Malaysia for a landmark bagworm pest management project across plantations in northern and eastern Malaysia. Terra Agri deployed Terra Agri G30 industrial spraying drones while Behn Meyer provided agricultural chemical inputs, combining drone-based aerial application with integrated pest management solutions. The partnership demonstrates structured drone spraying for palm oil estates requiring both technological execution and agronomic expertise.
• EmlidcoreTechnology or IntegrationTerra Drone Agri serves as official Emlid distributor for Southeast Asia, providing Reach RS3 and RS4 RTK GNSS receivers. Emlid receivers are used as base stations and for collecting ground control points in drone mapping and surveying operations, with Terra Agri providing local sales, support, and after-sales service to plantation clients adopting precision GNSS positioning.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Garuda Aerospace: Indian drone manufacturer and service provider with agricultural spraying operations across India and emerging international markets. Comparable as both a drone OEM and service operator, providing regional precedent for expansion paths.
• Aarav Unmanned Systems: Aarav provides drone-based surveying, mapping, and precision agriculture services with strong India-market presence. Comparable in business model (services + data analytics) and crop focus, though focused on India rather than Southeast Asia.
• Marut Drones: Indian agricultural drone manufacturer and service provider with proprietary drone platforms and contract spraying services. Comparable in combining proprietary hardware with service delivery, though focused on Indian agriculture.
• Gamaya: Gamaya provides hyperspectral imaging and analytics for crop monitoring in large-scale plantations, including palm oil. Comparable in the analytics-and-imagery layer of precision agriculture, particularly with overlapping oil palm customer base in Southeast Asia.
• Skycatch: Skycatch provides drone-based data capture and analytics for construction and agriculture with comparable enterprise drone services model. While its current focus has shifted toward construction, its historical agricultural mapping services are a comparable precedent.

Broad incumbents

• DJI Agriculture: DJI Agriculture is the dominant global OEM of agricultural spraying drones (Agras series). Terra Drone Agri is simultaneously a distribution partner and operational competitor — DJI could expand direct services or alter distribution terms in the region.
• senseFly (Parrot): senseFly, a Parrot subsidiary, manufactures fixed-wing mapping drones used in agricultural surveying and precision agriculture. Comparable as a drone OEM with agricultural mapping focus, though primarily hardware-led rather than services-led.
• PrecisionHawk: PrecisionHawk provides drone-based data collection and analytics for agriculture, energy, and infrastructure, with comparable mapping/surveillance service offerings. While broader in scope, its agricultural analytics business is a comparable peer in ag-drone services.

Direct peers

• Avirtech: Avirtech is the direct predecessor from which Terra Drone Agri was carved out via business transfer in September 2023. Both operate drone-based spraying, mapping, and surveillance for Southeast Asian plantations, sharing the same talent base and customer relationships in palm oil.
• XAG: XAG is one of the world's largest agricultural drone manufacturers and service operators, with active operations across Southeast Asia. It directly competes with Terra Drone Agri on drone spraying services and is increasingly active in palm oil markets in Indonesia and Malaysia.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@terraagri
• Instagraminstagram.com/terradroneagri
• Facebookfacebook.com/Avirtech
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/terradroneagri

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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