When most people think of drones, they think of aerial photography or package delivery. However, there are many other applications for drone technology, including rock picking.
Rock Picking Service
Rock picking is an important job on many farms. Rocks can damage agricultural equipment, so it’s important to remove them from the fields.
Farmers have been using various methods to pick up rocks for years, but with the advent of drone mapping technology, there is now a better way. Drones can easily map large areas in a short amount of time, and by using this data, the job is faster and more efficient than ever.
We work with TerraClear rock picker technology on farm fields, ranches and more. No matter the rock size or if its spring or fall, we have you covered!
As a rock picking business, we have many years of farming experience. We know picking rock is no easy endeavor. We have done the manual labor of rock picking by going out in the field, walking to the rocks, picking them up, and throwing them into a trailer or loader to be hauled off.
But times have changed, and with more advanced technologies, our rock picking services are much more efficient and easier on the back and legs.
Our rock picking business has 3 different services.
- We will fly the field with a Drone which then creates a map as to the location of the rock by a GPS coordinate, then the skid steer with a rock picking bucket will drive to those coordinates and pick the rocks and remove them from the field.
- We will take the skid steer out into the field, pick the rock that we can see, and remove them from the field.
- If you prefer to do the manual labor yourself, we can fly the field with our drone and give you the map so you can go and pick the rock manually, or however you pick the rock (manually or with a rock picker machine for picking rocks).
We Map the Territory, Find the Rocks, & Collect Them Ourselves
When an obstacle presents itself on a farm, it can take days out of your schedule.
Nowhere is this truer than when the obstacle in question is a group of rocks that are jutting up through your soil that you need hauled from one area to another.
This is time consuming work, and difficult work too—especially in wet soil during the growing season that is such an important time for farmers.
You have two choices—hire someone to do it for you or do it yourself. The first option will take time and resources away from other farming tasks, while the latter won’t if you’re willing to hire someone to do the hard work for you.
Mountain West Services also offers a third option to meet you in the middle—if you are just fine with moving those rocks yourself and have the equipment necessary to pick rocks, we can use our drones to map out the territory and show you exactly where the rocks are located, cutting out hours of time it would take to scope the area out on foot or in a vehicle.
Today there are companies who specialize in picking rocks off fields at a reasonable cost, but with drone footage and mapping, we make it as easy and efficient as possible.
Why Farmers Benefit from Professional Rock Picking Service
Rock picking is hard work. It’s back-breaking, dirty and time-consuming. It can also be dangerous if done incorrectly. That’s why many farmers are choosing to outsource this task to professional rock picking companies.
Professional rock pickers use specialized machinery to quickly and efficiently gather rocks from a field. This leaves the field clean and ready for planting or harvesting. In addition, using a professional service can save the farmer time and money.
Fill out the form to the right and we’ll get started!
Contact Us
This is the kind of imaging and mapping we use to most effectively find and collect rocks.
Drone Mapping for Increased Efficiency
Drone mapping is becoming an increasingly popular tool for professional rock pickers. By using drone-generated maps, they can quickly identify areas that need attention and plan their route accordingly. This makes the job faster and more efficient, which means the farmer gets his rocks picked sooner with less disruption to his farming operation.
Modern drone technology allows us to actually create a map of the territory where the rocks are located. This gives us a detailed view of the area, making it much easier to plan our route. Not only does this speed up the process, but it also helps to avoid damage to crops and other farm infrastructure.
Compare this to the old way of rock picking which involved workers walking through the fields, looking for rocks. This process is slow and can be dangerous, as workers may not see hidden rocks or holes in the ground. It also leads to a lot of wasted time as workers search for rocks and stones that may be located far from the farmhouse or other buildings on the property.
Let’s Get Started!
The use of drones for rock picking is still a new technology, but it is quickly gaining in popularity. More and more farmers are realizing the benefits of using drones to gather rocks from their property. If you are looking for a professional rock picking service, be sure to contact us and ask about our drone mapping capabilities. It could make all the difference in terms of efficiency and savings.
We work on virtually any farm or ranch, and we are always looking for ways to make the process of rock picking faster and more efficient. We use the latest in drone mapping technology to create a detailed map of your property. This map helps us to identify the best areas for rock picking.
Once we have the map, we can begin to pick rocks using our specialized machinery. We work quickly and efficiently, so you can get back to your day-to-day operations as soon as possible.
If you are interested in learning more about our rock picking service, please don’t hesitate to contact us today! We would be happy to answer any questions you have. Thank you for considering us!