Built on working land, not in a boardroom.
We exist to turn aerial data into practical decisions across agriculture, forestry, mining, industry, and real estate. This is who we are, why we exist, and the people behind the work.
A drone business that started in an orchard, not a pitch deck.
StrataNova was established inside an operating permacrop farming environment in the Lowveld, Mpumalanga. The need for precise aerial information came first. The services followed.
That origin still shapes how we work. We're not a generalist drone operator that added agriculture later. We started in agriculture, working directly with orchard operations, and built outward from there into forestry, mining, and property, where the same need for accurate aerial data applies.
We are based in Nelspruit, in the heart of the Lowveld. Being close to the land we work on means we understand seasonal pressure, terrain, and timing from experience, not assumption.
You'll find the people you're working with below.
Because guesswork is expensive, and most operations can't afford it twice.
Spray windows get missed. Stress patterns develop between visits. Issues on boundaries or infrastructure go unnoticed until they become problems. It's not a lack of effort, it's simply more ground than can be seen often enough.
StrataNova exists to close that gap, by putting current, precise aerial information in front of the people making decisions, while it can still influence the outcome.
Not data for its own sake. Not technology as a feature. Just a clearer picture of what's actually happening on your land, in time to act on it.
A small team by design.
Every project is handled directly by the people doing the work.
Marc
Founder / Strategic LeadFounded StrataNova after working directly with farming operations that needed better aerial insights and actions. Now leads project direction and stays involved in day-to-day work.
Jan
General Manager / OperationsResponsible for flight scheduling, field coordination, and project delivery. Focused on making sure operations run smoothly from start to finish.
The standard we hold every flight to.
SACAA-compliant operatorEvery StrataNova operation is conducted within South African Civil Aviation Authority requirements. This is not a formality. It defines how we plan, fly, and deliver work across every project.
Equipment
We operate the DJI Matrice 4T and more advanced Matrice platforms for mapping, inspection, and thermal work, alongside the DJI Agras T100 for precision application.
Equipment is selected for reliability, accuracy, and suitability to the job, not for specification alone. The outcome is simple: the right system, used properly, every time.
- DJI Matrice 4T & advanced Matrice platforms: survey, inspection & thermal
- DJI Agras T100: primary spraying & payload platform
- SACAA-licensed remote pilots and operations
- Insured operations across all service categories
Ready to talk specifics?
You've seen who we are. Let's talk about what's happening on your land, and how we can help.