Rogue Air LLC

Rogue Air LLC Southeast Arkansas agri-drone company specializing in aerial applications, crop health analysis, mapping, and more

03/02/2026

The 2026 has kicked off and we are excited to be here for another season! Serving southeast Arkansas and beyond. Give us a call for your aerial application needs!

Happy New Year everyone! It is 2026 and while we still have some time before fields are ready for us again, we wanted to...
01/05/2026

Happy New Year everyone! It is 2026 and while we still have some time before fields are ready for us again, we wanted to share one of the projects from last year we participated in and the valuable insight we gathered.

The drone industry is a rapidly growing industry with many opportunities, especially the spray drone industry. With ever-changing legislation, the still-new nature of the technology, inconsistent applications, and bold claims by drone pilots and manufacturers alike, it's clear that one of the biggest needs right now is DATA and RESEARCH to determine true efficacy and efficiency of aerial applications made by drones. We as an agri-drone service company do not want to push a product we don't believe in, or a product that does not justify the cost of the application for the farmer; that is not a sustainable relationship. There are countless variables and unknowns even for us still and it is our mission to find those answers to deliver the best applications we can.

Rogue Air LLC tries to check on as many applications after completion as we are able to determine efficacy or any problem areas. This may be through checking in with farmers, talking to scouts, or physically putting eyes on the field ourselves. The flight parameters we were initially given when we started this venture, turned out poor results, and many XAG pilots and dealerships across the country will say that maximum speed (31 mph for us) is the ideal speed in an area with no obstacles. We were able to hone in our other parameters for a great pattern test, but there were still certain applications where even in perfect conditions, we were not 100% satisfied with the results.

In 2025, Rogue Air LLC had the opportunity to work with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture - Research and Extension Service on research trials; fungicide trials in particular. The UADA sees the same need for data and is committed to providing those answers to producers and applicators alike. One of those trials was on cotton, and the basis for this experiment was testing efficacy at various speeds against a ground rig.

What we found was that maximum speed was NOT always the best option, particularly in applications when canopy pe*******on is vital (as opposed to strongly systemic herbicides where coverage is the key). The following is the data that was compiled by UADA.

We are incredibly thankful for opportunities like these to be the best operators we can be and further the reliability of the drone industry and a special thanks to Dr. Terry Spurlock and Dr. Jason Davis for their dedication to finding answers.

09/05/2025

Thanks to the National Black Growers Council for having us out to demo our drone operation on PJ Haynie’s farm. Questions and conversations are the bridge to integration of new technologies like the ones we offer and getting to speak with growers in a setting like this is a privilege. Thanks to all in attendance!

07/09/2025

Fertilizing pastures at 50 #/acre this morning

06/06/2025

Some of the perks of the job: getting to see some of the best views the delta has to offer. Happy Friday!

NDVI - Normalized Difference Vegetation IndexThis vegetation index is used to determine the health of crops and the amou...
03/31/2025

NDVI - Normalized Difference Vegetation Index

This vegetation index is used to determine the health of crops and the amount of vegetation in a field. The multispectral camera of our DJI Mavic 3M drone takes images of an area in different wavelengths of light, and measures how different colors reflect, which then provides information about the health of a field.

The more green areas are considered to be healthy, dense vegetation. The closer to red the colors become on this NDVI represent either stressed or sparse vegetation. The areas of this field that do not have a color associated with it are where there is bare ground, or other non-vegetative factors like a structure. This NDVI was adjusted to account for bare ground for a more accurate picture of crop health.

In this example, a rancher's cattle pasture with steers currently grazing it, is showing signs of stress, likely from a combination of grazing pressure and drainage problems. Using this map, we could generate a prescription map to apply fertilize to problem areas, or create a Variable Rate Application for him, in which the problem areas receive a higher rate of fertilizer, and the healthy areas receive a lower dose.

While this technology is great at detecting that stress or sparse vegetation exists in a field, it does not tell you the cause or the solution, necessarily. It is always best to consult a crop scout about what your NDVI shows you.

Drone Highlight: DJI Mavic 3 MultispectralAerial applications aren’t all we do. Don’t let the size fool you, this little...
03/24/2025

Drone Highlight: DJI Mavic 3 Multispectral

Aerial applications aren’t all we do. Don’t let the size fool you, this little guy is a powerhouse. Capable of flying up to almost 500 acres in a single flight in the right conditions, this drone uses multispectral imagery to see things we can’t with the naked eye.

What does this mean? Quite simply this drone can see when there is stress in a crop, and early detection means early solutions. Whether it’s nutrient deficiencies, pest pressure, water issues or other field problems, this drone can help farmers stay on top of their crop health through the use of vegetation indices. More info on types indices coming soon

Thanks to Scott Gilbreth with Freedom Graphics of Dumas for bringing our vision to life for our trailer graphics. See y’...
02/20/2025

Thanks to Scott Gilbreth with Freedom Graphics of Dumas for bringing our vision to life for our trailer graphics. See y’all in the field!

Why use precision application maps? Farm inputs increase each year, and the chemical bill for many operations is a hefty...
02/18/2025

Why use precision application maps? Farm inputs increase each year, and the chemical bill for many operations is a hefty proportion of that. Managing production with resistance, cost, and yields in mind can be a challenge. To help our clients find solutions to these ongoing problems, Rogue Air integrates many different drone technologies to find the intersection of practicality and efficiency.

Through the use of our multispectral and/or infrared drone technologies, we are able to autonomously fly over a field/area while capturing images which are later uploaded into our software for analysis within minutes. In this example, we are creating a custom application map for this field to spray only the target spots. By selecting the desirable and undesirable parts of this field for application, we are able to then bring the information into our XAG spray drone which can then accurately spot spray only the selected parts of a field where the w**d pressure may be higher, etc. In this way, you can avoid spraying an entire field if there are only some problem spots, thus saving up to 90% in chemical input for that field.

Give us a call and let us curate your precision application maps!

02/15/2025

Attention Arkansas! Rogue Air LLC is a an agri-drone company based out of Dumas, AR specializing in aerial applications, multispectral crop health analysis, mapping, and more. Backed by years of industry experience in agriculture, aerial applications, and GPS technology, we are committed to providing high-quality services with industry-leading technology. Our versatility allows us to cater to both small and large-scale operations for farmers, landowners, commercial businesses, and so much more.

✅ Field Crops
✅Golf Courses
✅Aerial Aquatic Applications
✅White washing greenhouses
✅Gardens
✅Pastures
✅Wildlife Management

Serving Southeast Arkansas and beyond, call, text, or message us for more information. Licensed, registered, and insured. Let us go to work for your aerial needs!

Mikaela Farmer | Head Pilot | (870) 370-2200
John Giesbrecht | Business Owner | 870-377-7656

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Dumas, AR
71639

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 8pm
Tuesday 7am - 8pm
Wednesday 7am - 8pm
Thursday 7am - 8pm
Friday 7am - 8pm
Saturday 7am - 12pm

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+18703702200

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