Agricultural applications use the same mapping and orthomosaic program as does construction. The difference is that agricultural orthos are typically larger in area and flown at a higher altitude. The orthos are used prior to seeding and throughout the growing season. The first are taken to identify drainage and erosion patterns in the field which need to be corrected prior to planting. After planting the ortho is used to verify correct coverage of the seeding and create a “stand count” of germinating crops. This allows the farmer early detection of problem area which might need re-seeding before it is too late in the season. Later orthos give information on crop health and areas of concern such as disease, lack of irrigation, and persistent weeds.

Drones can also be used to identify crop damage after storms to assist in filing insurance claims, or for insurance companies to verify the amount of crop damage in a field. The software creating the ortho can be used to give an exact area of a damaged portion of a field.