About us
Revolutionizing Aerial Spraying
Drone Spray was founded in Christchurch in 2021 by Jono Scott. Spraying by drone is something he has always though was a ‘good idea’ and has decided to make it a reality. And with that ‘Drone Spray’ was born. This comes with perfect timing as agricultural drone technology has fully matured. We are committed to bringing the latest in agricultural UAV technology and using it to do what we do best, spray by drone.
Why drone spraying? We love the number of benefits that spraying by drone provides. Weeds such as gorse in tricky areas can be controlled before they become a huge problem, we minimize chemical and fossil fuel usage and they are incredibly safe.
We utilize XAG drones, the leading agricultural drones worldwide. We chose these drones because XAG specializes in this area, and they do it the best. The XAG system not only allows us to spray manually but offers automated spraying from a surveyed maps. This greatly extends the area we can spray while maintaining pinpoint accuracy.
Since starting we have discovered a number of different applications we didn’t know existed. We are always keen to try new things and push the boundaries of what our machines can do. Check out our full list of services. If you have any ideas or want a demo of our drone in action get hold of us.
The Drone Spray Team
Jono Scott
Jono holds degrees in Computer Science, Business Information Systems and Business Management. Over the last fifteen years, Jono has worked as an Application Specialist, Senior Systems Engineer, and Operations Manager for an IT Managed Service Provider. Jono was raised on a sheep and beef farm in Hawkes Bay and has been living in Christchurch for the last twenty years. Having experience in both farming and IT has proven valuable in establishing Drone Spray.
Jason Conroy
North Canterbury based with 15 years of experience in the agriculture sector across New Zealand, Jason built his career through hands-on work and a genuine passion for rural life. From chasing sheep and cattle around the hillsides in my early years to more recently driving tractors for a local agricultural contractor, Jason has gained practical experience across many areas of the industry and a strong understanding of the demands that come with it. As a farm owner, he values hard work, reliability, and getting the job done properly. Outside of work, Jason spend most of his time with his daughter horse riding, riding motorbikes, training working dogs, and supporting the local rugby club — all things that keep me connected to the community and lifestyle he enjoys. The experience he has gained over the years carries directly into his current work, where he brings a practical mindset, strong work ethic, and real understanding of the agricultural industry to everything he do.