Terralynx

Modern agriculture is on the brink of a new era, where data drives value and shapes a better future. As food systems grow more complex and climate challenges intensify, the need for high-resolution, field-level intelligence has never been more critical.

Enter Terralynx.

The company provides laser-guided vision and data-driven insights that go far beyond simple aerial snapshots. It captures multi-layered environmental data, ranging from plant health indicators to soil elevation and moisture trends, allowing stakeholders to understand subtle shifts in crop behavior, anticipate drainage issues, and plan interventions with surgical precision. It’s not just about seeing the land—it’s about decoding it.

Formerly known as TerraNova UAV, Terralynx has evolved far beyond its origins in drone technology. What began as a direct-to-farmer solution has transformed into a comprehensive intelligence platform. Today, it partners with agribusinesses, researchers, and government agencies, offering powerful tools to guide smarter, more sustainable land management at every level.

“We’re not just about drones anymore; they’ve become a tool. Terralynx is about delivering high-resolution, data-driven intelligence that helps make smarter, more sustainable decisions. The farmer remains at the center—as the end user who benefits from it all,” says Andres Hurtado, founder and CEO of Terralynx.

Technology with a Purpose

From rising climate volatility to the increased demand for sustainable food production, modern land management faces growing complexity. Farmers and agribusinesses need to detect crop issues before they escalate, understand water movement through fields, and manage topography for maximum efficiency and minimal erosion. Municipalities and engineers require highly accurate landscape modeling to prevent flooding and design effective drainage systems. Whether identifying early plant stress, tracking seasonal crop behavior, mapping field elevation, or analyzing long-term trends across farmland, the need for timely, high-resolution data is at an all-time high.

To meet these demands, the company deploys multiple aerial sensing technologies. For example, its multispectral imaging tools detect changes in plant health through light wavelengths invisible to the human eye, such as red edge and near-infrared. This allows for the early detection of disease or stress before visible symptoms emerge, enabling timely interventions that protect yields and reduce chemical use.

For terrain modeling and topographic analysis, Terralynx uses Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), an advanced laser-based system that captures centimeter-accurate 3D maps of land, even penetrating dense vegetation to reveal underlying ground features. This capability is essential for precision drainage planning, flood risk assessment, and efficient water flow design.

Digital elevation models and high-resolution imagery round out its capabilities, supporting everything from yield prediction to land surveying. But Terralynx is more than just the sum of its sensors. It is a true intelligence partner—turning raw aerial data into strategic insights that solve real-world problems.

One standout example is the on-farm project, a partnership with agricultural organizations to gather field data and convert it into improved farm management practices. Through seasonal data gathering and crop behavior analysis, the company works towards the long-term objective of more sustainable and profitable farming systems.

Beyond agriculture, the company excels in drainage planning and water flow analysis, meeting the needs of municipal and engineering firms. It uses high-level 3D field modeling to produce high-resolution topographic data, helping to design effective drainage systems, identify flood-prone areas, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

From Ottawa Fields to Systemic Change

A recent success near Ottawa illustrates Terralynx’s on-site impact. An engineering firm commissioned a 3D LiDAR scan of 350 acres to assess and redesign a failing municipal drainage system. The company deployed its LiDAR-equipped drones and completed data collection in just a few hours. Within 24 hours, the client had access to highly accurate 3D maps of the terrain, down to centimeter-level resolution. This allowed the team to pinpoint where water was pooling, how it was flowing, and why the system was underperforming. The ability to "see through" vegetation made all the difference in accurately diagnosing the issue.

The success of the project resulted in repeat business and even a new client who mentioned they had never known such analysis was possible—now they do, all thanks to Terralynx.

Future plans include detecting methane, hydrogen sulfide, and incorporating thermal imaging, which will extend the company’s reach into the gas detection industry, aiding in environmental monitoring and regulatory compliance.

With a new name and fresh mission, Terralynx’s evolution from drones to a one-stop shop for data collection and analysis marks a transformational shift in the future of land intelligence, leading the way toward a more sustainable and resilient future.