Drone Cherry Drying Service | Okanagan & Similkameen

When rain hits ripe cherries, cracks can wipe out an entire crop. Traditional helicopter drying works—but costs over $1 000 per hour.

• High‑downdraft UAVs replicate helicopter airflow at < 20 % of the hourly rate.
   
• Precision targeting: Autonomous LiDAR keeps the drone 1–2 m above treetops for uniform water removal.
   
• On‑call 24/7 during harvest window—launch within 15 minutes of rainfall.
   
• Lower noise & emissions—keep neighbours and regulators happy.
   

1. Radar‑based rain alerts.
    
2. Immediate dispatch within min in the Kelowna Area
    
3. Automated drying pass: 5–6 acres in 20 minutes per drone.
    
4. Post‑flight NDVI scan to verify fruit integrity.