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PrecisionHawk vs Valley Irrigation

PrecisionHawk logo

PrecisionHawk

Agriculture

Enterprise drone and analytics platform

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Valley Irrigation logo

Valley Irrigation

Agriculture

Smart irrigation management systems

From
$29/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: PrecisionHawk no pricing information published on website; Valley Irrigation the technology products are tied to Valley irrigation hardware such as center pivots and ICON control panels rather than sold as standalone software
  • They diverge on capability: PrecisionHawk covers Autonomous flight, Valley Irrigation covers Remote monitoring.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which PrecisionHawk and Valley Irrigation actually diverge.

Attributes where PrecisionHawk and Valley Irrigation differ
AttributePrecisionHawkValley Irrigation
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Hardware
Founded20101946

Identical on both: starting price ($29/month), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Agriculture).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in PrecisionHawk

  • Autonomous flight
  • Multispectral imagery
  • AI analysis
  • Prescription maps
  • Enterprise dashboard
  • DJI
  • senseFly
  • Major farm platforms

Only in Valley Irrigation

  • Remote monitoring
  • Variable rate irrigation
  • GPS guidance
  • Water management
  • Pump control
  • Climate FieldView
  • John Deere
  • Soil sensors

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

PrecisionHawk

  • Crop scoutingnot Valley Irrigation
  • Damage assessmentnot Valley Irrigation
  • Enterprise analyticsnot Valley Irrigation

Valley Irrigation

  • Remotely monitoring and controlling center pivot irrigation machinesnot PrecisionHawk
  • Variable rate irrigation applying different water depths across a fieldnot PrecisionHawk
  • Diagnosing pivot faults and pump status without driving to the fieldnot PrecisionHawk

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

PrecisionHawk

  • No pricing information published on website

Valley Irrigation

  • The technology products are tied to Valley irrigation hardware such as center pivots and ICON control panels rather than sold as standalone software
  • No price is published for any product; the site routes buyers to a Get a Quote form and to local dealers

Pricing, plan by plan

PrecisionHawk

$29/month
  • StandardFree
    • Custom pricing
    • Drone data
    • Basic analytics
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Custom pricing
    • Full platform
    • API access

Valley Irrigation

$29/month
  • BaseStation3$1200/year
    • Remote monitoring
    • Basic control
    • Alerts
  • AgSense$2000/year
    • Full VRI
    • Advanced analytics
    • API

Which should you pick?

Choose PrecisionHawk if

  • You need autonomous flight.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want multispectral imagery.

Choose Valley Irrigation if

  • You need remote monitoring.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Hardware.
  • You also want variable rate irrigation.

Questions people ask

Is PrecisionHawk or Valley Irrigation better?
Neither clearly leads. PrecisionHawk starts at $29/month and Valley Irrigation at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, PrecisionHawk or Valley Irrigation?
PrecisionHawk starts at $29/month and Valley Irrigation at $29/month.
Does PrecisionHawk or Valley Irrigation run on more platforms?
PrecisionHawk runs on Web, Ios, Android. Valley Irrigation runs on Web, Ios, Android, Hardware.
What is PrecisionHawk best used for?
PrecisionHawk is most often used for crop scouting, damage assessment, enterprise analytics. Of those, crop scouting and damage assessment are not what Valley Irrigation is typically brought in for.
What can PrecisionHawk do that Valley Irrigation cannot?
PrecisionHawk covers Autonomous flight, Multispectral imagery, AI analysis, Prescription maps. Valley Irrigation covers Remote monitoring, Variable rate irrigation, GPS guidance, Water management. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

PrecisionHawk: How much does PrecisionHawk cost?

PrecisionHawk does not publish pricing information on their website.

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Valley Irrigation: Does Valley Irrigation publish pricing on their website?

No, Valley Irrigation does not display pricing publicly. The company directs customers to work with local dealers who 'can give you the best advice on which irrigation equipment and options are right for you.'

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Valley Irrigation: How do I get a quote for Valley Irrigation equipment?

You can request a quote directly through their 'Get a Quote' link on their website, find a local dealer using their dealer locator, or contact them at (402) 359-2201 or [email protected].

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Valley Irrigation: Does Valley Irrigation sell directly to customers or only through dealers?

Valley Irrigation emphasizes working with local dealers rather than direct sales. Their website states that customers should connect with regional representatives for equipment recommendations and pricing discussions.

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Valley Irrigation: What support channels are available for existing customers?

Existing customers can reach AgSense technical support at 1-888-223-0595 for assistance with irrigation systems and equipment.

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