Precision Turf Management · Golf Courses
Stop Spraying the Whole Course. Start Targeting the Problem.
Sairone identifies crabgrass, dandelion, plantain, daisies, and bentgrass intrusion at sub-meter resolution — species-level drone detection delivered in less than 48 hours, so you apply targeted and spot-spray herbicide applications.
Precision Turf Management · Golf Courses
Stop Spraying the Whole Course. Start Targeting the Problem.
Sairone identifies crabgrass, dandelion, plantain, daisies, and bentgrass intrusion at sub-meter resolution — species-level drone detection delivered in less than 48 hours, so you apply targeted and spot-spray herbicide applications.
Platform Performance
80-90%
Herbicide Reduction
$45K
Annual Savings Potential
<4 mo
Payback Period
95%+
Detection Accuracy
Beyond NDVI: Why Species-Level Detection Changes Everything
Traditional vegetation monitoring using NDVI and similar spectral indices has served the industry for decades — but these approaches have critical limitations that cost golf courses tens of thousands of dollars in wasted herbicides and ineffective treatments every season.
NDVI measures vegetation vigor. Both vigorous weeds and quality turf produce similar readings — making targeted treatment planning impossible. You know stress exists somewhere. You don't know what it is, where exactly it is, or which product to use. So you spray everything and hope for the best.
Our AI identifies specific weed species — distinguishing crabgrass from dandelion from bentgrass intrusion — enabling you to select the precise herbicide chemistry for each problem area. The right chemical, at the right location, at the right rate. Every time.
What Species-Level Detection Actually Changes For Your Operation
Accurate Herbicide Matching
You already know crabgrass needs prodiamine or fenoxaprop-p-ethyl, and dandelion demands a broadleaf product with 2,4-D, dicamba, or triclopyr. The problem is you don't know exactly where each species is — so you treat everywhere. Sairone tells you the precise location of each species, so the right chemistry goes to the right place.
Reduced Herbicide Resistance Risk
Over-application and misapplication accelerate resistant weed populations. Species-specific detection enables proper rotation of herbicide modes of action based on the weeds actually present on your course — preserving the long-term effectiveness of your chemical tools and avoiding the need for newer, more expensive chemistries as resistance develops.
Environmental Stewardship
Precision application based on species identification minimizes total chemical load on your course, reducing runoff potential and environmental impact. As pesticide regulations tighten across North America, this proactive approach demonstrates responsible management to members, regulators, and neighbouring properties — before compliance becomes compulsory.
Early Intervention Before Seed Set
Our image analysis detects characteristic leaf shapes, growth patterns, and spectral signatures before weeds become visible to the naked eye or create measurable turf stress. Early-season interventions catch weeds when they're most vulnerable — and before they produce seeds, breaking reproduction cycles and reducing long-term weed pressure year over year.
Complete Analysis Package
Every engagement includes the full suite of professional deliverables — from high-resolution species maps to equipment-ready shapefiles to expert implementation support.
From Flight to Prescription Maps in 48–72 Hours
Our four-step process is designed to fit your operational calendar — not disrupt it. Rush 24-hour delivery available for time-sensitive application windows.
Pre-Flight Planning & Coordination
Advanced Image Processing & AI Analysis
Precision Map & Shapefile Generation
Fast Delivery & Implementation Support
Four Ways Sairone Transforms Your Operation
Species-level precision doesn't just reduce herbicide costs — it changes how you manage your entire chemical program, your labor allocation, and your course's long-term agronomic trajectory.
Dramatically Reduce What You Spend on Herbicides
Blanket spraying treats the entire course whether weeds are present or not. Species-specific detection means herbicide goes only where an identified weed is — reducing total chemical volume applied, lowering input costs, and reducing the chemical stress on desirable turf species. The savings scale directly with your course size and current spray program.
Free Your Spray Technicians for Higher-Value Work
Precision application maps reduce the area your crew needs to treat on any given application. Less time spraying means more time on the maintenance tasks that actually improve playing conditions — and a more defensible, documented record of what was treated, where, and why.
Superior Playing Conditions
Healthier greens and fairways result from dramatically reduced chemical stress on desirable turf species. Minimize off-target herbicide damage while maximizing weed control efficacy — leading to improved playability, better aesthetics, and stronger member satisfaction scores.
Data-Driven Weed Management
Species-level reports let you plan comprehensive long-term weed management strategies, implement proper herbicide resistance management protocols, track weed population trends across multiple seasons, and make informed decisions about cultural practice modifications — building a defensible, documented agronomic record for your facility.
Have Drone Footage? We'll Analyse It for Free.
If you've already flown your course — or are planning a flight — we can turn that imagery into actionable weed maps at no cost.
What we need from you:
Imagery captured at approximately 70 metres altitude with 2/3 overlap across the areas of interest — fairways, greens, or tee decks. Standard RGB or multispectral. Most DJI and commercial ag drones flying a standard mapping mission will meet these parameters.
What you get back:
Species-level weed detection maps and equipment-ready shapefiles, formatted for direct import into your spray drone or ground sprayer. You fly. We analyse. You spray exactly where it matters.
Request Your Free Weed Management Assessment Kit
Everything you need to evaluate Sairone for your facility — ROI calculators, sample deliverables, species detection reference materials, and a full pricing breakdown. Delivered straight to your inbox.
Schedule Your Free 30-Minute Consultation
We'll review your current chemical program, assess your specific weed management challenges, and provide a customized projection of your savings potential and payback timeline.
With 3–4 month payback periods and $80,000+ three-year savings, the question isn't whether you can afford precision weed management — it's whether you can afford to keep managing weeds the old way.
Whether you want to submit footage for free analysis, book a demo, or ask how Sairone works with your existing equipment — we're here.