The Future Is Aerial
Lyon Ag Solutions began in the hills of Nowendoc, NSW — with a single drone, a steep paddock, and a challenge that ground sprayers couldn't solve.
Our Journey
Founded in 2022 by James Lyon, a licensed drone pilot, electrical engineer, and former agronomist, the company was born from a need: smarter, safer, more precise solutions for rural agriculture.
James Lyon spent 10 years in the field — working across agronomy, technical sales, and ag machinery — before launching Lyon Ag. He saw firsthand the limitations of traditional spraying in Australia's varied terrain.
Inspired by DJI drone technology and backed by field trials that slashed chemical use by 50%, Lyon Ag became one of the early adopters of precision drone swarms, flight automation, and AI mapping in the country.
What started as spray contracting has evolved into AgDrone.AU — a full-service agtech company combining drones, AI, product development, and automation tailored to Australian farms.
Real-World Solutions
In just a few years, we've grown from a one-pilot team to a multi-state operation with dedicated engineering, agronomy, and pilot support — and a strong reputation across both family farms and large enterprises.
We don't just fly drones — we solve real-world problems in the paddock, every day. From steep hillsides to waterlogged fields, we tackle the challenges that traditional equipment can't.
We also build and test our own gear — from drone payloads to mobile mixing trailers — because we know the paddock doesn't wait.
Our People
We're engineers, pilots, agronomists, and farmers — united by a hands-on ethos. Every flight we plan, every tank we mix, and every map we generate is designed with practical farming in mind.
We're CASA-licensed, DJI-certified, and proudly NSW & Queensland Government–registered suppliers.
Our team brings together decades of combined experience in agriculture, engineering, and aviation to deliver solutions that work in the real world.
Our Mission
Our mission is to transform agriculture through technology that's practical, precise, and farmer-first.
We exist to help growers do more with less — less chemical waste, less manual labour, and less guesswork. Using drones, AI, and automation, we deliver smarter tools that fit real-world farming challenges: rugged terrain, tight timing windows, and the need for data-driven results.
We're not here to replace farmers — we're here to equip them for the next era of ag.