Calculate Your Crop Loss From Birds — Step-by-Step Walkthrough

Bird damage doesn’t just cost a few bunches of fruit it adds up across a whole season, and most growers have never actually put a number on it. This short walkthrough shows you exactly how to use our free ROI calculator to work out what bird damage is really costing your crop, and how long a deterrent solution typically takes to pay for itself. Watch the video, then run your own numbers below no need to go anywhere else.

 

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    ROI Estimator v2.0  /  DroneMate
    DroneMate Cost-Benefit Analysis
    Based on ABARES Crop Loss Data
    Scenario:
    Farm Parameters
    Farm Size
    Primary Crop Type
    Bird Damage Estimate
    10%
    5% Low15% Moderate30% Severe
    Revenue per Hectare
    DroneMate System Cost
    $25,500 AUD
    Typically $17,500–$25,500 AUD (excl. GST) for one standard system
    Valid for farms within 3 km flight range — larger or multi-zone properties may need additional units, priced separately
    AUD / yr
    Based on ABARES farm survey data and conservative Australian agricultural benchmarks. Not financial advice.
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    Annual Bird Damage Loss
    AUD / yr
    Recoverable Value with DroneMate Realistic
    AUD / yr
    Net Annual Benefit
    AUD
    ROI
    %
    Payback Period
    mths
    Recovery Efficiency
    %
    3-Year Net Profit Projection
    Annual Revenue Comparison (AUD)
    Without
    DroneMate
    With
    DroneMate
    Net Profit
    Increase
    Break-Even Timeline
    NOW
    Year 0Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4
    Cumulative 3-Year Net Return
    ⚠ Important Estimates Notice
    • Results are indicative estimates based on average Australian farm data and typical DroneMate performance benchmarks.
    • Actual savings depend on bird pressure, local species, seasonal variance, and farm management practices.
    • Drone effectiveness may reduce over time if birds habituate to static patterns — varied flight routines are recommended.
    • The DroneMate system cost shown in this calculator ($17,500–$25,500 AUD) does not include GST. GST is charged separately in addition to the system price.
    • This calculator estimates cost and ROI based on one standard DroneMate system operating within its stated 3 km flight range. Larger properties, irregular layouts, or multiple coverage zones may require additional units — this changes total investment and is not reflected in the figures above.
    • This tool does not constitute financial or agronomic advice, or a formal quote. Contact Skytronics for a free, site-specific assessment and exact pricing for your property.

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    Grapes, blueberries, cherries, almonds, peaches, apples, strawberries, olives, macadamias, and sunflower/canola.
    Yes, it's free, and you'll receive a full report by email after you run your numbers.
    It gives a working estimate based on the figures you enter, so it's a starting point for weighing up deterrent options, not a substitute for your own farm records.
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