Drone Mapping & Surveying in Twin Falls, ID

When you need answers from the air, you need more than “pretty pictures.”

Gem State Applicators provides professional drone mapping and surveying for Twin Falls, Southern Idaho, and the Magic Valley. We deliver usable outputs—orthomosaic maps, NDVI crop health layers, 3D models, and digital elevation models (DEMs)—so you can make decisions faster and with more confidence.

Accurate. Efficient. Precise

We combine ag experience with modern UAV workflows—clear outputs, clear reporting, no fluff.

What you can get (deliverables) #

Depending on your goal, we can deliver:

  • Orthomosaic maps (high-resolution stitched maps)
  • 3D models (surface models and visuals for planning/inspection)
  • Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) (elevation and drainage understanding)
  • NDVI / crop health layers (multispectral insights)
  • Thermal imaging (where applicable to the use case)
  • Annotated aerial imaging (marked problem areas, routes, boundaries)

Mapping shows patterns, not automatic diagnoses.

NDVI/thermal can reveal *where* something is happening. Confirming *why* (water, nutrient, disease, pest pressure, compaction, etc.) still takes scouting and agronomy context.

How drone mapping helps in the Magic Valley #

Twin Falls and the Magic Valley are built around working land—fields, pivots, canals, slopes, and fast-changing conditions.

Drone mapping is especially useful when you need to:

  • Spot problems early without walking every acre
  • Compare changes over time (before/after)
  • Plan work with better boundary and elevation awareness
  • Document conditions for internal decisions or communication

Use cases (pick what matches your situation) #

 

Common reasons growers request mapping:

  • Identify stress zones with NDVI/multispectral
  • Document emergence issues and uneven growth
  • Locate areas to scout (save time on foot)
  • Build a plan for targeted application (spot treatments vs blanket)

Best when: you want faster visibility across the whole field and a clear plan for next steps.

Pairs well with: Pest & Weed Control and Aerial Crop Spraying

Common reasons landowners request mapping:

  • Boundary and feature visibility (roads, ditches, tree lines)
  • Drainage understanding (DEMs)
  • Before/after documentation for projects
  • High-resolution imagery for planning and communication

Best when: you need a clear aerial record and actionable visuals.

Common reasons contractors request mapping:

  • Site visuals for planning and coordination
  • Progress documentation over time
  • Elevation context using DEMs (where appropriate)

Best when: you want consistent, repeatable documentation without slowing the job down.

Our process (simple and repeatable) #

 

flowchart TD
  A[Call / Email / Book] --> B[Define the goal + area]
  B --> C[Plan flight + safety checks]
  C --> D["Capture imagery (RGB / multispectral / thermal)"]
  D --> E[Process + QA]
  E --> F[Deliver maps/models + clear notes]
  F --> G[Optional: repeat flights for comparison]

Ongoing visibility

If you want ongoing visibility (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly), we can set up a repeatable schedule so you can compare changes over time.

What we need from you (to quote and schedule) #

  • Location (pin, address, or field/property name)

  • Rough area size (acres or boundary)

  • Goal (crop health, elevation, progress documentation, etc.)

  • Preferred timing (ASAP, before irrigation, before a treatment, etc.)

  • Any constraints (neighbors, animals, sensitive areas, access limitations)

What your delivery package looks like #

Here’s an example structure of what we can deliver (varies by project):

  • mapping-deliverables/
    • readme-and-notes/
      • project-summary.md
      • flight-details.md
      • recommendations.md
    • imagery/
      • rgb-photos/
      • multispectral/
      • thermal/
    • maps/
      • orthomosaic/
      • ndvi/
      • annotated-maps/
    • models/
      • 3d-model/
      • dem/
    • exports/
      • web-friendly/
      • print-ready/

Worry free files

Don’t worry about file types up front. Tell us how you want to use the results (phone, laptop, printed, shared with a team, etc.) and we’ll deliver accordingly.

Optional add-on: Mapping that leads directly to action #

If the goal is application (spraying, spot treatments, pest/weed response), mapping can help you avoid guessing.

A practical workflow:

  1. Map the field (identify stress/patterns)
  2. Scout the right spots (confirm the cause)
  3. Apply precisely (treat only what needs treatment)

This is how you protect yield and avoid waste.

Service area #

We primarily serve:

  • Twin Falls, Idaho
  • The Magic Valley (Jerome, Kimberly, Filer, Buhl, Hansen, Castleford, Burley, Rupert, etc.)
  • Southern Idaho (depending on scope and scheduling)

FAQ #

How fast can you get a mapping flight scheduled in Twin Falls?

Often quickly, especially for smaller areas or time-sensitive needs. The fastest path is to call with the location pin and your goal.

What’s the difference between an orthomosaic and “drone photos”?

Drone photos are individual images. An orthomosaic is a processed, stitched map aligned so it’s far more usable for planning, measuring, and documenting.

Can NDVI tell me exactly what’s wrong with my crop?

NDVI highlights patterns and stress zones. It’s best used to guide scouting and decisions—not as a standalone diagnosis.

Can you map, then help with targeted spraying?

Yes. Mapping can be used to identify and prioritize zones, then we can support targeted application where it makes sense.

Do I need to be on-site?

Usually, no—so long as we have access details and any constraints. We’ll confirm what’s needed when you schedule.

Get a quote for drone mapping in Twin Falls #

If you’re in Twin Falls, the Magic Valley, or Southern Idaho and want drone mapping you can actually use, reach out. We’ll ask a few practical questions and give you a clear plan.

Call: 531-914-4309
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