AI-powered drone scouting that gives Kansas farmers actionable crop intelligence — weed maps, stand counts, and health assessments delivered fast.
Founded by Julian Chacon — an aerospace R&D professional at Park Aerospace specializing in composite structures for defense and aerospace — Citadel Drones brings deep flight dynamics knowledge and years of hands-on drone expertise to Kansas farmland.
Advanced aerial intelligence to optimize every acre of your operation — from planting through harvest.
High-resolution multispectral imagery analyzed by machine learning to identify weed pressure zones, enabling targeted herbicide application and significant input savings.
Learn MoreAccurate plant population counts across your fields using computer vision. Identify emergence gaps, replant zones, and optimize seeding rates for maximum ROI.
Learn MoreNDVI and multispectral imaging reveals crop stress invisible to the naked eye. Catch disease, nutrient deficiency, and irrigation problems weeks before they spread.
Learn MoreComprehensive orthomosaic maps and 3D terrain models of your fields. Track drainage patterns, measure acreage, and create precise prescription maps.
Learn MoreNeed specialized hardware? We design and build custom FPV and commercial drones tailored to your exact requirements — from inspection rigs to ag-specific platforms.
Learn MoreActionable reports delivered within 24 hours. Integration-ready data exports for your farm management software, agronomist, or precision application equipment.
Learn MoreFrom first contact to actionable insights — a streamlined process built for busy farmers.
Tell us your field size, crop type, and what you want to learn. We'll schedule your fly-over.
Our drones capture high-res multispectral imagery of your fields — fast, non-invasive, no disruption.
Machine learning models process imagery to detect weeds, disease, stand gaps, and stress patterns.
Receive a clear, actionable report with maps, zone data, and recommendations within 24 hours.
Transparent pricing with no hidden fees. Scale up or down as your operation demands.
Specialized scouting protocols for the crops that drive the Kansas economy.
Winter & Spring
Field & Sweet
Full Season
Grain & Forage
Oil & Confection
We're not a Silicon Valley startup parachuting into ag. We're a Kansas-based operation with aerospace engineering DNA and a farmer-first approach.
Schedule a CallR&D background in composite structures for defense & aerospace programs.
Machine learning models trained on Kansas crop conditions, not generic datasets.
Simple per-acre rates. No subscriptions, no software lock-in, no surprises.
Reports in 24 hours. We know timing matters when crops are in the ground.
Join the waitlist and we'll reach out to schedule your first complimentary scan — see the difference drone scouting makes on your fields.
Or email us directly at chaconjulian230@gmail.com