Welcome to The Forge

From Sparks to Solutions: The Future of AgTech Begins Here

Turning next-gen ag technologies into field-ready tools that grow results, not just ideas.

The Forge is where we hold leading agtech to the flame of traditional agronomy and meld these platforms, data, sensors, artificial intelligence, and programs into new tools for farmers, ranchers, and ag retailers to use for decades to come.

Forging the Future of Farming

In an era where agriculture is challenged to produce more with less, The Forge is where bold ideas are transformed into real-world solutions. 

At Kelly Hills, we believe the future of farming lies in the union of cutting-edge autonomy and time-tested agronomy. This is not just a testing ground—it’s a crucible where aerial drone systems, in-field sensors, artificial intelligence, and analytics are melded with boots-on-the-ground expertise. The result?

A new generation of tools designed to generate measurable ROI for growers. From data to decisions, every project in The Forge is built with one mission in mind: to deliver integrated technologies that are field-ready, scalable, and rooted in real agronomic impact.

Technology Pillars – "The Raw Materials"

Aerial Drone Systems

Sprayers, scouts, and seeders

In-field Sensors

Soil moisture, canopy health, and machine feedback

Aerial Mapping

Multi-spectral imagery, NDVI, and topographic overlays

Data Analytics

Farm management systems, and ROI dashboards

Artificial Intelligence

Computer vision, decision support, and generative tools

Traditional Agronomy

Boots-on-the-ground wisdom, field trials, and prescriptions

Meet the 2025 Forge Cohort

These are the innovators putting fire to metal this year.

Drop Flight

An advanced all-in-one solution for spray droplet analysis and aerial swath measurement.

PYKA

Autonomous electric aircraft for large-scale aerial applications

Scanit Technologies

Early pest detection through advanced sensor traps and data modeling.

Yamaha

Proven aerial platforms with scalable ag mission control.

Taranis

Ultra-high-res aerial crop scouting and AI pest detection.

Precision AI

AI-powered drone spraying with plant-level precision.

Heinen Bros Ag

Premier aerial application and ag retail business with experience across the western US

Precision AI

AI-powered drone spraying with plant-level precision.

Heinen Bros Ag

Premier aerial application and ag retail business with experience across the western US

Taranis

Ultra-high-res aerial crop scouting and AI pest detection.

Yamaha

Proven aerial platforms with scalable ag mission control.

Scanit Technologies

Early pest detection through advanced sensor traps and data modeling.

PYKA

Autonomous electric aircraft for large-scale aerial applications

Ready to Join or Support the Next Cohort?

Technology Pillars – "The Raw Materials"