How Drones are Revamping Golf Course Care

 

 

Golf is a science. The mechanics of a golfer’s swing have been broken down and reimagined for centuries, but that pales in comparison to the details of golf course management. Even the smallest of agricultural errors or neglect can render a course unplayable, leading to a financial disaster.

For golf property managers and greenskeepers, drones have become the newest tool to literally and figuratively stay on top of course care.

“Being able to find stress before it’s visible to the golfers and the other members is really important to the golf course, and with the multispectral sensors and scientific cameras that we can get up in the air now on drones it’s becoming very easy and very effective,” Sky Source Aerial Partner Michael McVay said.

While golf courses do not produce crops like a farm, they can consume comparable amounts of water and chemicals, making efficiency a priority.

“If we can get the chemical where it needs to be and we can make sure we use the right amount of water where that needs to be, it really does play into an efficiency conversation with the golf courses and helps them manage all of their resources that way,” McVay said.

According to Sky Source Aerial, 25-35 percent of total golf club revenues go into maintenance costs, something every club or course would like to drastically reduce if possible.

Follow us on social media for the latest updates in B2B!

Image

Latest

influencer partnerships
Moving Beyond Social Media Buzz: How Authentic Content & Long-Term Influencer Partnerships Can Drive Hotel ROI
July 30, 2025

Influencer marketing is rapidly changing, and many hotels are still figuring out how to tap into its full potential. As travelers demand more authentic and relatable content, the pressure is on for hotels to adapt their marketing strategies. But with skepticism around the true ROI of influencer partnerships, it’s more important than ever for brands…

Read More
workforce
Building a Future-Ready Workforce: With Traditional Training Models Failing, It’s Time for Employers and Educators to Build Solutions Together
July 30, 2025

In an era where the average job tenure in the U.S. hovers under four years and industries are evolving faster than academic curricula can keep up, the need for a new approach to workforce development has never been more urgent. Companies like Amazon and McDonald’s are responding by investing in “education as a benefit”…

Read More
belief
Learning Out Loud with Belief, Courage, and the Power of Yes
July 30, 2025

In a world where workplace disengagement is on the rise, with global employee engagement falling to just 21% in 2024, leaders and teams are increasingly seeking meaning, connection, and growth in their work. Amid this shift, professionals are asking deeper questions about purpose and fulfillment, both individually and collectively. That’s exactly where Paul Plamondon’s…

Read More
professional advancement
The Measured Mindset: How Mentorship, Curiosity, and Listening Drive Professional Advancement and Growth
July 29, 2025

Not every path into analytics starts with code and spreadsheets. For some, it begins with curiosity, adaptability, mentorship, and a willingness to learn something entirely new. That’s the case for Mayank Malviya, whose journey from a humanities education in India to a career in U.S.-based market research reveals how initiative and mentorship can accelerate…

Read More