Welcome to StevTech - Using Drones in Agriculture
About Us
As the leading provider for agricultural drone and data services in Australia, we are dedicated to delivering unique drone based data solutions to our clients.
Farmers face many challenges in optimising yield and minimising costs. We bring the best technology from around the globe and deliver optimal solutions to real-world farming problems.
Our team is passionate about developing cutting-edge solutions that meet the needs of farmers right now. So, if a solution doesn’t exist, we’ll create one.
Some of the services we offer include ‘green on green’ weed detection, ‘green on brown’ weed detection, collection and analysis of replicated trial plots, orchard and vineyard mapping, and much more.
How do we differ from other drone companies? We are a specialist Agricultural data company that uses high-resolution drone data, analysed with artificial intelligence software to target issues like never before.
Established in 2016, StevTech has built a reputation for excellence in agricultural drone technology solutions. We are proud to have served various types of clients of all shapes and sizes across the agricultural industry.
Our Story
StevTech is much more than an agricultural drone company and this is part of our story.
Our Team
Tristan Steventon
Stevtech was founded in 2016 by Tristan, a former Australian Army Officer with 20 years of military service. Before the military, Tristan grew up on the family farm between Parkes and Dubbo, NSW. Having worked with the most high-tech drones and sensors available on the planet he understands that their true utility is in their ability to enhance timely and accurate decision making. Tristan enjoys seeking out the most sophisticated technologies and bringing them to Australian farmers in a simple and common sense way.
Steven Brown
Having completed a Bachelor of Aviation (Management) at UNSW in 2013, Steven has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the aviation industry. Steven enjoys combining the various technologies involving drones, multi-spectral mapping, surveying with software. Equipped with this, he is able to bring value into the business to deliver what you need in the best possible way.
James Forsyth
James grew up on a farm in Central West NSW and left to join the Royal Australian Navy for 12 years. His time in the Navy gave him valuable skills and abilities that will serve the agriculture industry well. James is an avid tech user, loves being outdoors and part of a team - the perfect combination for a professional drone pilot and data analyst.
Jenna Hosken
Jenna has a Bachelor of Science and Postgraduate Diploma in Agriculture, She comes from a background in agronomy trial work and data analysis. She brings with her experience in research and development, project management and reporting, compliance work, client engagement, media development and industry analysis. Jenna is passionate about the integration of technology in agriculture and its ability to equip farmers with accurate information to support informed decision making on farm.
Alvin Kong
Alvin grew up in Bathurst, NSW and since had operated his own drone from a young age. He sends his drone out whenever he gets spare time and loves capturing aerial photos with his drone as one of his hobbies. Due to flying drones from an early age, Alvin is able to effectively transfer his drone operating skills and experiences into StevTech as a drone pilot. Alvin is also an outdoorsy person and loves working as part of the team, which makes him perfect for the job.
Geoff Joyce
Geoff is passionate about what drones bring to organisations in terms of cost savings and increased productivity. Geoff works as a drone instructor with the well known and highly reputable Institute for Drone Technology. Geoff brings a wealth of cross-industry drone experience to StevTech and works with Stevtech in a contracting capacity.
Reanna Steventon
With a background in insurance and policy law, Reanna brings a depth of knowledge of risk management, the policy implications of emerging technologies and an enthusiasm to embed StevTech within the local community.
Anthony Steventon
As a career farmer, Anthony knows what works and what doesn’t. He brings local knowledge and subject matter expertise to a broad range of farming issues. His knowledge and abilities ensure StevTech remains wedded to concepts that are immediately practical and will benefit his fellow farmers.