Drone Zone
Location: Site S28
Your place to take flight
Visit the Fieldays® Drone Zone to discover how drones are revolutionising farm management practices, and explore opportunities to engage with industry experts and innovators. Whether you're a seasoned drone professional or a curious enthusiast, the Drone Zone promises an immersive experience that celebrates the forefront of agricultural technology.
Choose your path
The Drone Zone, supported by the Agricultural Drone Association (ADA), will showcase the exciting opportunities drones are opening up for agriculture.
First time here
See the tech in action
The latest technology on display
Farmer exploring options
Spot spray automation
View the drone demonstrations
Future pilot or owner
Careers and certification
Information on certification and training available and advice on a range of new drone careers
Explore the site
Download the app
Once you've visited the Fieldays Drone Zone, use the official Fieldays app to explore all the great drone exhibitors at the event.
Fielday Drone Zone | 2026
Experience it firsthand
Farming has gone high-tech! Drones can access land that is too steep, too wet, or difficult for traditional farm machinery. See drones in action at Fieldays!
2026 Session Timetable
The Fieldays 2027 timetable will be updated in early 2027.
Wednesday 10 June
| Time | Session name | About |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am | Drone Zone - Learn Spot Spray Automation | Learn how to build spot spraying maps and load them into your Spray Drone |
| 11:00am | Drone Zone - Learn about Drone Careers | Ag Spraying, Surveying, Photography. Learn how to make money with a drone |
| 1:00pm | Drone Zone - Learn Drone Certification | What do you need to be fully certified to fly a Spray Drone |
| 2:00pm | Drone Zone - How to start an Agdrone business | What is required to start a succesful Agricultural Spray Drone business |
Thursday 11 June
| Time | Session name | About |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am | Drone Zone - Learn Spot Spray Automation | Learn how to build spot spraying maps and load them into your Spray Drone |
| 11:00am | Drone Zone - Learn about Drone Careers | Ag Spraying, Surveying, Photgraphy. Learn how to make money with a drone |
| 1:00pm | Drone Zone - Learn Drone Certification | What do you need to be fully certified to fly a Spray Drone |
| 2:00pm | Drone Zone - How to start an Agdrone business | What is required to start a succesful Agricultural Spray Drone business |
Friday 12 June
| Time | Session name | About |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am | Drone Zone - Learn Spot Spray Automation | Learn how to build spot spraying maps and load them into your Spray Drone |
| 11:00am | Drone Zone - Learn about Drone Careers | Ag Spraying, Surveying, Photography. Learn how to make money with a drone |
| 1:00pm | Drone Zone - Learn Drone Certification | What do you need to be fully certified to fly a Spray Drone |
| 2:00pm | Drone Zone - How to start an Agdrone business | What is required to start a succesful Agricultural Spray Drone business |
Saturday 13 June
| Time | Session name | About |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am | Drone Zone - Learn Spot Spray Automation | Learn how to build spot spraying maps and load them into your Spray Drone |
| 11:00am | Drone Zone - Learn about Drone Careers | Ag Spraying, Surveying, Photography. Learn how to make money with a drone |
| 1:00pm | Drone Zone - Learn Drone Certification | What do you need to be fully certified to fly a Spray Drone |
| 2:00pm | Drone Zone - How to start an Agdrone business | What is required to start a succesful Agricultural Spray Drone business |
“ The ADA will play a crucial role in advocating for New Zealand's agricultural drone operators, and enhancing skills and knowledge within the industry. „
Craig Simpson, President of the Agricultural Drone Association (ADA)
FAQs
Drones are strictly not permitted unless prior arrangements have been made with Fieldays before the event.
Fieldays is held at Mystery Creek Events Centre, 125 Mystery Creek Road, Ōhaupō, New Zealand.
Mystery Creek is a 15-minute drive from Hamilton’s CBD, 2 minutes from Hamilton Airport, a 15-minute drive from Te Awamutu and Cambridge, and just over 1.5 hours from Auckland, Tauranga and Rotorua. Please be aware times may vary due to periods of high-volume traffic. For more information, visit our website page Getting to Fieldays.
Ample free parking is available off Mystery Creek Road and Airport Road. Use the handy 'pin your car' feature in the Fieldays App to ensure you can easily find your vehicle at the end of the day.
The Fieldays App helps you plan, navigate, and get the most out of your Fieldays experience. You can use the app to:
- Plan your visit by browsing exhibitors, products, and event schedules
- Find your way around using interactive maps and site navigation
- Save favourites like exhibitors, events, and activities to create your own itinerary
- Stay up to date with key event information
- Access essential info including parking, transport, amenities, and accessibility details
- Discover what’s on each day, including demonstrations, talks, and competitions
The app is designed to make your Fieldays visit easier, more organised, and more enjoyable, before you arrive and while you’re on site.
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The Fieldays App has a map with parking, exhibitor, food court information and more, making it easy to plan your trip and navigate your way around.
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