BANKS PENINSULA & CANTERBURY
Precision from above. Results on the ground.
We fly the land you manage — steep, remote, wet, or just hard to get eyes on. Mapping, spraying, seeding and thermal services. Based in Little River.
sub-2cm
RTK GPS accuracy
Survey, Spray, Thermal
Specialist fleet
CAA Part 102
certificated operator
Ag & Chemical
certificated operator
WHAT WE DO
Specialist drone services
built for real land.
Every property is different. We bring the right aircraft, sensor, and workflow to give you data you can act on.
precision mapping
See your land in detail you’ve never had before
Orthomosaics, terrain models and contour data processed to sub-centimetre RTK GPS accuracy — in formats your team, agronomist or funder can use.
Spraying & seeding
Get product on when the ground rig can’t
Steep slopes, wet paddocks, gully systems. Our DJI Agras with heavy payload and RTK GPS-guided flight paths and adjustable droplet size — no compaction, no waiting for dry ground.
Thermal imaging
Find what you can’t see with the naked eye
High-sensitivity infrared detects heat signatures through dense cover and in complete darkness — animals, water, pest activity, and more.
Post-storm inspection
Eyes on your land as soon as the weather clears
We map fence lines, slips, and infrastructure damage fast — and deliver an interactive map with pinned photos ready to share with your insurer, fencer, or board.
Interactive maps
Your data, shareable with anyone
Every survey comes with a shareable interactive HTML map — explore layers, zoom to paddock level, pin photos. No software needed to open or share.
Conservation & pest control
Supporting land trusts and conservation landowners
Thermal pest ops, habitat and track mapping for trusts, DOC contractors, and private landowners managing conservation land.
About Verdant Airworks
Precision from the air.
Respect on the ground.
We’re Nemir and Nikki — a two-person team on Banks Peninsula with decades of real-world tech experience and a genuine connection to the landscapes we fly over.
Nemir holds a CAA Night Rating, which means we can now fly certified night operations — including thermal pest detection after dark.
We don’t just collect data. We understand what you’re managing, and we deliver work you can act on.
No fuss delivery
Files, maps, and reports in formats you can open without specialist software.
Tailored to your site
Every landscape is different. We plan around your terrain and your goals.
Wet-weather ready
Spray from the air when the ground rig can’t go. No tracks, no compaction, no damage.
Your data stays yours
We only fly with your permission. Your data belongs to you — stored securely, never shared with third parties.
Ready to see your land
from above?
Tell us what you’re working on. We’ll suggest the right approach.