Everything You Need for Smarter, Faster Drainage Decisions
Drain-IQ gives you the same terrain intelligence consultants use — without the cost, waiting, or complexity. See exactly how water moves, where it stalls, and how to fix it. Plan ahead, or just load your maps into your machine display and start working.
Flow Path Mapping — Your Secret Weapon for Efficient Drainage
Flow maps are the blueprint behind every effective drainage plan. They reveal how water naturally moves across your land — the same data consultants use to design ditches and tiles.
With Drain-IQ, you can:
- Instantly visualize every flow route across your farm.
- Adjust sensitivity with a drainage-area slider to highlight the most important flow paths first.
- Use those paths directly in your grade-control display to dig where drainage matters most — moving the least dirt for the biggest impact.
Elevation Mapping — Check Any Point, Anytime
Wondering if a low spot will actually drain to that outlet you've always questioned?
The Mark Elevations tool makes it easy: click anywhere to compare elevations instantly. With LiDAR accurate to within 4–6 inches on most ag land, you'll know where to dig and where to stop — no trips to the field or guesswork required. (Use RTK in the field to verify and implement your plan.)
Ponding & Depression Mapping — See Hidden Problem Areas
Even in a dry fall, Drain-IQ shows you exactly where water will collect.
Use the ponding slider to isolate the worst wet spots, or view the full picture of at-risk areas across your farm. Combined with Flow Maps, you'll know where the problems are — and how to fix them.
Wetness Index — Target Drainage Where It Counts
Wetness Index layers combine slope, flow, and catchment analysis to pinpoint saturation risk.
Use it to:
- Prioritize problem areas.
- Plan targeted tile drains through wet zones.
- Avoid unnecessary runs through dry ground.
Smart drainage means better performance and lower costs.
Design Tools — Plan, Share, and Build
If you like to plan ahead, Drain-IQ includes simple design tools to sketch drainage lines and ditches directly on your map.
Your plans are automatically color-coded and easy to read — purple arrows show grade direction and intent. Share them with anyone — contractors, advisors, or equipment operators — via a link that opens on any phone or tablet. Or export directly for systems like Ditch Assist, SD Drain, T3RRA, or Ditch Pro to see your design live in-cab.
Export Unlimited Maps & Download Your Data
Create and export unlimited PDF maps of your fields with any combination of layers — elevation, flow paths, ponding, wetness, contours, or your drainage designs. Mix and match to show exactly what you need for planning, sharing, or printing. You can also download the raw LiDAR data for every field and keep it forever — it's yours. Download contours and flow lines to load in Google Earth and other GIS software. Use it all in your own tools, share it with consultants, or archive it for future reference.
Always Updated. Always Yours.
If new LiDAR data is released for your area, we rebuild your maps automatically — no fees, no limits (multi-year pre-paid plans). Your Drain-IQ portal stays current, accurate, and accessible on any device.
Bottom Line
Drain-IQ gives you professional-grade drainage intelligence for your entire farm — instantly, affordably, and under your control.
