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Acreage: American Spray Drone Coalition. Pricing: Iowa State Extension 2026 Custom Rate Survey.
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National ag drone operator network, SE & mid-Atlantic focus
Osprey Agri Drones is a national agricultural drone operator network with strong coverage across the Southeast and mid-Atlantic. The company coordinates multi-state fleet deployment for corn, soybean, cotton, peanut and rice applications, offering operators in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky and beyond.
National ag drone operator network & marketplace
Avary Drone operates a national network of vetted agricultural drone operators and a booking marketplace connecting growers with local certified pilots. Coverage spans the Southeast, Midwest and mid-Atlantic, with operators available for corn, soybean, cotton and rice fungicide and herbicide applications, as well as cover crop seeding.
American-made NDAA-compliant ag drones & operator network
Hylio designs and manufactures the AG-272, the leading NDAA-compliant agricultural spray drone in the United States and supports a national network of certified Hylio operators. The company provides sales, training and operator support for federal programs, defense-adjacent ag operations and buyers requiring US-manufactured drone equipment.
World's first drone pollination service · 25 to 50% yield increase
World's first commercial drone pollination service, founded 2017 in Syracuse, NY by Adam Fine and Matt Koball. Custom hexacopter fleet of 6 drones covers 40 acres/hour. Third-party studies show 25 to 50% yield increase. Won $500K Grow-NY prize and $250K GENIUS NY investment. First commercial apple pollination at Beak and Skiff orchard.
NJ · 50+ drone fleet, 123.5 acres/hr, DJI Agras T20 launch customer
Morristown, NJ operator founded 2020 by commercial airline pilots. DJI Agras T20 launch customer (purchased 49 units). Fleet of 50+ Agras drones capable of flying 5 simultaneously covering 123.5 acres/hour. Services include agricultural spraying, cover crop seeding, greenhouse whitewashing, Part 107 training and drone leasing. Serves NJ, NY, CT, IL and GA.
MD/DE/VA precision ag drone · UPASS Foundation board member
Key Maryland, Delaware and Virginia precision ag drone operator run by Earl Dyson out of Queenstown, MD. Operates DJI Agras T40 for row crop spraying (fungicide, foliar feed), orchard and vegetable pest control and cover crop seeding. UPASS Foundation board member and speaker at UMD Extension Agronomic Drone School at Wye Research Center.
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See real 2026 drone spraying costs, when a drone beats a plane or ground rig, and how to vet an operator before they fly your fields. Written for farmers.
Drone fungicide on corn at VT/R1 costs $12 to $18/acre and yields 5 to 8 extra bushels. University trial data, timing guide and how to book.
Read moreFAA Part 137 takes 90 to 180 days. The exact process: operations manual, 44807 petition, training records and common mistakes that delay approval.
Read moreDrone cover crop seeding costs $12 to $18/acre. EQIP pays $25 to $55/acre. Cereal rye establishes 3 to 4 weeks earlier than post-harvest drilling.
Read moreStraight answers for farmers and operators
Row crop applications (corn, soybeans, wheat) run $12 to $18 per acre for application only, with the farmer supplying the chemical. Vineyard and orchard work runs $18 to $35 per acre because of terrain and more passes per season. The 2026 Iowa State Custom Rate Survey established the first university benchmark at $12.50 per acre average.
Yes. Commercial drone spraying requires three credentials: FAA Part 107 remote pilot certificate, FAA Part 137 agricultural aircraft operator certificate and a state commercial pesticide applicator license with aerial endorsement. Listings show the credentials we were able to confirm from public records, so always confirm current certificates directly with an operator before you hire.
A single DJI Agras T50 covers 40 to 60 acres per flight hour, or 300 to 600 acres per day. Two-drone crews hit 600 to 1,000 acres per day during peak season. The DJI Agras T100 at 100 liters per flight pushes daily throughput higher on large contiguous fields.
Yes. USDA NRCS EQIP Practice Code 595 (Precision Agriculture) offers 40 to 90 percent cost-share on qualifying drone purchases. Cover crop seeding by drone qualifies under Practice Standard 340 at $25 to $55 per acre. Beginning farmers and socially disadvantaged producers qualify for higher rates.
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