About US Ag Drone Directory
US Ag Drone Directory is a single-author directory of 393+ agricultural drone operators across all 50 US states, founded and personally edited by Eugen. Every listing is independently reviewed against FAA Part 107 and Part 137 records, and every regulatory or pricing page on this site cites primary sources from the FAA, EPA, USDA or land-grant university extension. The directory exists to give US farmers one trusted place to find verified ag drone operators, regulations and pricing, without middlemen, commissions or paywalls.
Founder
I'm Eugen. Solo founder, Florida-based, this is a side project I run after my 9-to-5.
I grew up in an agricultural family. Spent enough time around fields and equipment to know what a hard year does to people. A few years back I started messing around with drones, more out of curiosity than anything, and it hit. I flew commercially for a couple of years and sat on both sides of the transaction, as the operator taking calls and as the buyer trying to find someone reliable in peak season. The two views taught me different things.
I also have about ten years in marketing, mostly B2B and ag tech. That's the angle I bring here. Operators need farmers. Farmers need verified operators. They don't always find each other in time.
This directory is my attempt to close that gap. Free for farmers, free baseline listing for operators, verification done by hand.
Why this directory exists
Sometime in summer 2024 I watched a corn farmer in Iowa spend four nights calling around trying to find someone with a real FAA Part 137 to put VT/R1 fungicide on 800 acres before the canopy got too tall for the ground rig. He called four operators. Two never returned the call. One had let his Part 137 lapse two years earlier and didn't know it. One showed up. The job got done. But the missed window cost him somewhere around four bushels per acre.
The information was always out there. Just scattered across fifteen different places. The FAA's FOIA-released Part 137 list. State pesticide applicator registries that don't talk to each other. Operator websites that load in 12 seconds on a phone. Facebook groups where the same five questions repeat every week.
This site is the consolidation work. Verified operators, public, free for any farmer to use. Operators who want a featured slot can pay for one. Base listings stay free. Verification isn't tied to payment. If that ever changes, I'll say so on this page first.
Verification methodology
Every operator listed with the verified badge is run through the following five-step check:
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate lookup against FAADroneZone.
- FAA Part 137 Agricultural Aircraft Operator Certificate verification via the FAA FOIA-released list.
- State pesticide applicator license check with the issuing state agency.
- Liability insurance certificate review with chemical drift coverage confirmed.
- Operator interview by phone or video to confirm equipment, fleet, and service area.
How we make money
I'll be direct because farmers ask.
Three revenue streams keep this running. Featured listings at $99 to $499 per year, state-locked. Sponsored placements from US ag drone manufacturers (Hylio, Talos, Revolution Drones at the moment). Affiliate commissions on Part 107 training, mainly through Pilot Institute. Base listings are free for any verified operator and that isn't changing. Featured status doesn't affect verification, and it doesn't move anyone up in the regular state listings. The quote-form data stays on our servers. I won't sell those names or contact details. Ever.
Detail in the affiliate disclosure, the advertising page and the privacy policy.
What this site is not
I want to be honest about the limits of what this directory can tell you.
- •I am not a licensed Part 137 Agricultural Aircraft Operator and I do not hold a US state pesticide applicator license. I research and write about the regulations I don't perform commercial applications.
- •This site is not legal advice and is not a law firm. FAA and EPA rules change. State pesticide rules vary widely. Verify every regulatory requirement with the FAA, EPA and your state Department of Agriculture before operating commercially.
- •Operator listings are a good-faith review, not a guarantee. Always verify an operator's current certifications, insurance and references before hiring.
How operators get listed
Listing a drone-spraying business on US Ag Drone Directory is, and will remain, completely free for operators anywhere in the United States. There are no commissions, no referral fees, and no features hidden behind a paywall. Basic listings are free, permanently.
Featured placement (displayed first in state and service listings) is available separately for operators who want additional visibility. Contact me for current availability and pricing.
Are you an agricultural drone operator?
Add your business for free and connect with farmers in your coverage area.
List your business freeFrequently asked questions
Yes. Listing is free. No commission, no booking fee. We may offer optional premium features (featured placement) in the future but basic listings will always be free, permanently.
Pricing data is reviewed quarterly, regulatory data is updated when rules change and operator listings are continuously refreshed as new operators apply and existing ones update their information. Every content page displays a "last reviewed" date.
Contact
Reach me at eugen@agdronedirectory.com. I read every message and reply within 48 hours, faster during spray season (June through October).
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