Agricultural ROI Calculator
Don't guess what is happening in the middle of your fields. Enter your own numbers below to see an illustrative estimate of what better aerial data could save on your acreage.
Regional Baselines
Standard regional operational averages based on industry sector metrics:
STANDARD NITROGEN FERTILIZER:
$90.00 / acre
TRADITIONAL GRID SOIL LAB FEES:
$12.00 / acre
AVERAGE SCALE HOUSE RISK:
$15.00 / acre
(Based on a 15–20¢ quality dockage penalty per bushel)
Your Sandbox
Type your exact operational numbers right out of your ledger below to update your returns:
Estimated Return
Potential Saved Capital
$12,150.00
✓ Fertilizer Optimization: $4,500.00
Assumes a 10% reduction in over-application when aerial zone maps help guide your agronomist's variable-rate plan.
✓ Smart Soil Analytics: $3,900.00
Assumes zone-directed sampling cuts 65% of blind-grid lab fees.
✓ Dockage Risk Shield: $3,750.00
Assumes early in-season detection cuts half of typical scale house dockage exposure.
Illustrative estimate only. Figures use the assumptions shown and the numbers you enter. They are not a guarantee of savings or results. Apex Vector provides aerial imagery and maps; agronomic, engineering, and financial decisions remain with you and your advisors.
APEX VECTOR LLC
COMMERCIAL sUAS OPERATIONS HUB // RENO COUNTY, KANSAS
AG_INTELLIGENCE PROFILE
DOCUMENT CONTROL: SYSTEM PROPOSAL GENERATOR
OPERATIONAL JURISDICTION: 14 C.F.R. PART 107
FLIGHT BOUNDARY CONTROLS: 25FT SAFETY RADIUS ENFORCED
OPERATIONAL JURISDICTION: 14 C.F.R. PART 107
FLIGHT BOUNDARY CONTROLS: 25FT SAFETY RADIUS ENFORCED
GENERATION DATE: 15 OCT 2026
MISSION PARCEL SCALE: 500 UNITS
STATUS MATRIX: ESTIMATE — SUBJECT TO SITE REVIEW
MISSION PARCEL SCALE: 500 UNITS
STATUS MATRIX: ESTIMATE — SUBJECT TO SITE REVIEW
Itemized Cost Calculations (To the Penny)
| Line Item Operations Description | Unit Metrics Base | Calculated Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| Airspace Logistics, NOTAM Validation & Mobilization (Reno County) | Included | $0.00 |
| sUAS Crop Health Mapping, Processing & Plant-Health Index Map | $5.00 → $3.25 / acre (tiered) | $2,160.00 |
| Minimum Job Adjustment | Not Required | $0.00 |
| Secure Delivery & 3-Year Data Archive | Included | $0.00 |
| Total Gross Contract Value: | $2,160.00 | |
Enforced 3-Phase Milestone Payments (SOP-AGREE-003)
Phase 1: Mobilization (30%)
Due at Signing — Planning & Airspace
$648.00
Phase 2: In-Field (40%)
Due When In-Field Capture Is Complete
$864.00
Phase 3: Release (30%)
Due When Deliverables Are Ready
$648.00
ESTIMATE ONLY: Final pricing is confirmed after airspace review and an on-site pre-flight survey. Payments follow the Apex Vector Master Services Agreement: 30% at signing, 40% when in-field capture is complete, and 30% when deliverables are ready. Completed phases remain billable if weather or safety requires rescheduling, and data is released once the final payment clears.