Crash-proof crop scouting that runs flawlessly on any old Android.
Drone-based crop scouting apps crash frequently on older Android devices commonly used by small-business farmers.
StableScout is a lightweight PWA that captures drone photos and videos directly in-browser, uploading them for cloud processing to generate crop health reports without taxing your device. No app installs or crashes—just stable scouting from field to insights. Farmers get actionable NDVI maps and pest alerts in minutes.
small-business farmers using older Android devices for drone-based crop scouting
Ultra-optimized PWA with zero native dependencies, guaranteed to run on Android 5+ devices unlike heavy native apps.
friendly/supportive
In-browser camera access for drone feeds with low-res preview to prevent crashes.
Seamless upload of photos/videos to cloud for processing.
AI-generated NDVI maps and issue detection from uploaded media.
View past scouts, trends, and export reports.
Queue uploads for later when connectivity returns.
Draw farm boundaries for targeted scouting.
Push alerts for detected crop issues.
Share reports with farm crew.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| farms_count | int | Yes |
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| location | text | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| farm_id | uuid | No |
| report_url | text | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
/api/farmsCreate new farm
/api/scoutsUpload media and trigger processing
/api/scoutsList user scouts
/api/users/meGet user profile and subscription
Watermarked reports
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 100 | 2% | $80 | $960 |
| Month 6 | 800 | 5% | $1,600 | $19,200 |
StableScout's PWA processes drone data in the cloud—stable, fast, reliable for small farms.
Post detailed pain-point threads in Reddit r/farming, r/drones, and Facebook groups like 'Small Farm Drones'; offer free Pro access for video testimonials from first responders. DM 20 targeted farmers from ag forums sharing crash stories.
Advanced mapping
Heavy app crashes on old devices
PWA stability for legacy hardware
Accurate NDVI
Requires powerful phones
Cloud-offload for any Android
Proprietary low-device optimizations + farmer data for AI training improvements
Drone adoption in small farms up 40% YoY, but legacy Androids dominate (70% market), creating unmet stability demand.
AI processing delays
Use fast Replicate models, queue system
Low awareness of PWAs
Targeted education in tutorials
Old device testing
Emulators + beta testers
Success: 80% confirm pain
Success: 90% retention week 2
Success: 200 signups
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