Agricultural Drone Operators

Corn Belt leader · 80,000+ acres serviced

AgriForce Drone Services is a full-service agricultural drone applicator based in central Iowa, serving the Corn Belt since 2020. FAA Part 107 and Part 137 certified fleet of 8 drones. Specializing in corn fungicide at tassel, soybean applications, and fall cover crop seeding. Record: 1,200 acres treated in a single night.

Great Plains wheat & corn specialist

Precision Air Ag serves wheat and corn producers across the Great Plains from our base in central Kansas. 5-drone fleet capable of 200+ acres per day. Our team handles wheat fungicide at heading, corn fungicide at tassel, and cotton defoliation across Kansas, Oklahoma, and Nebraska. FAA Part 137 certified with $3M liability coverage.

Delta cotton & soybean specialist · 6 drones

Delta Ag Drone Services is the leading drone applicator in the Mississippi Delta, specializing in cotton defoliation, soybean fungicide, and rice applications. Operating 6 drones with 12 certified pilots, we service farms from 40 to 10,000 acres across Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Tennessee. Same-day response for wet-field emergencies.

California vineyards & orchards specialist

SkyFarm Solutions is California's premier agricultural drone service provider, specializing in vineyard fungicide applications, orchard treatments, and specialty crop mapping. We serve Napa, Sonoma, San Joaquin Valley, and Central Valley growers with precision drone applications where tractors struggle on hillside terrain. 4 drones, year-round operations.

Nebraska wheat & corn · NDAA-compliant fleet

Great Plains Drone Co. operates an NDAA-compliant fleet of Hylio AG-272 drones across Nebraska, South Dakota, and Kansas. We serve large-scale grain producers with corn and wheat fungicide applications, and offer fall cover crop seeding programs across the northern Plains. Minimum booking: 40 acres. No travel charge within 100 miles.

Georgia & Southeast cotton defoliation expert

Southern Skies Ag Drone specializes in cotton defoliation, peanut desiccation, and corn fungicide across Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and South Carolina. Our 5-drone fleet handles soft Delta soils and sensitive neighboring crops where airplane applicators decline to fly. Defoliant season (Sept–Oct) books fast — reserve your window in July.

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 · 25–50% 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 25–50% 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.

Texas cotton, brush control & winter wheat

Texas Ag Drones LLC is one of the largest ag drone operations in Texas, with a 7-drone fleet covering cotton, grain sorghum, winter wheat, and pasture brush control. We specialize in cotton defoliant applications in the Rolling Plains and South Texas, and handle mesquite and cedar brush control in rangeland where ground equipment cannot reach.

Indiana & Ohio corn-soybean specialist

Crop Hawk Drone Services covers Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan with a 3-drone fleet. Our core business is fungicide application on corn at VT/R1 and soybean applications at R2–R3. We also offer cover crop seeding programs starting in August. Operated by a fourth-generation farm family that understands your operation from the ground up.

Washington orchards & wheat · 3 drones

Pacific Northwest Ag Drone services apple and cherry orchards, wheat fields, and hop yards across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. We navigate steep hillside orchards where ground equipment cannot operate and deliver precise fungicide applications for powdery mildew and fire blight control. Available March through October for orchard programs.

Illinois soybean & corn · 100 acres/day

Heartland Drone Co. is an Illinois-based drone applicator serving corn and soybean producers across the upper Midwest. Single-operator, 2-drone setup capable of 100+ acres per day. We keep our overhead low and pass the savings to you — flat rate $14/acre for any field over 40 acres, no trip fee within 60 miles of Peoria.

Advanced ag drone technology & application services

Pegasus Robotics develops and deploys advanced agricultural drone systems for large-scale crop protection and precision application. The company offers both equipment solutions and commercial application services across the Southeast, with a focus on high-efficiency coverage for corn, soybeans, and cotton using autonomy-enhanced drone platforms.

High-capacity ag drone application – Southeast & Gulf Coast

Talos Drones operates high-capacity agricultural drone platforms across the Southeast and Gulf Coast, specializing in large-acreage rice, cotton, and soybean applications. The company uses heavy-lift spray drones for efficient coverage of Delta and coastal plain farmland, with crews available across Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, and the surrounding region.

Drone ag technology & application services – Southeast US

Volitant Technologies provides agricultural drone application services and precision technology solutions to row-crop and specialty crop producers across the Southeast. The company combines drone spraying with data analytics and remote sensing to deliver prescription-based applications for fungicide, herbicide, and fertilizer programs.

Southeast multi-state ag drone & aerial application services

KDB Land and Air is a multi-state agricultural drone and aerial application company operating across the Southeast. The company offers drone fungicide, herbicide, and defoliant programs for cotton, corn, soybeans, and peanuts across Alabama, Georgia, and Florida, with crews positioned for rapid deployment during critical spray windows.

Shenandoah Valley grain & poultry litter drone application

Houff Corporation, a major Shenandoah Valley agricultural cooperative, offers drone application services to member grain and livestock producers. The coop uses drones for precision fungicide programs on corn and wheat, and for poultry litter and dry fertilizer spreading on hillside fields inaccessible to conventional ground equipment.

Osprey network coverage for Virginia & mid-Atlantic producers

The Virginia division of the Osprey Agri Drones network serves grain, cotton, and peanut producers across Virginia's Coastal Plain and Piedmont. Osprey's multi-state fleet of DJI Agras T50 and T100 drones provides rapid scheduling for corn VT fungicide, soybean R3, and peanut late-season disease programs.

Statewide Virginia drone spraying & cover crop seeding

Virginia Ag Drones is a statewide operator providing drone fungicide, herbicide, and cover crop seeding services to corn, soybean, wheat, and peanut producers across Virginia. The company maintains crews in both the Tidewater and Piedmont regions to provide fast response times across the state's diverse agricultural landscape.

Land-grant UAS precision ag research & Extension – Blacksburg VA

Virginia Tech's School of Plant and Environmental Sciences operates a drone precision agriculture program conducting applied research on UAV-based spraying, remote sensing, and variable-rate application. The program delivers producer workshops, Extension field days, and FAA Part 107 training across Virginia in partnership with county Extension offices.

Virginia corn, soybean & wheat drone application

Apex Ag LLC is a Virginia-based agricultural drone operator serving corn, soybean, wheat, and cover crop producers across the Shenandoah Valley and Piedmont. The company offers fungicide applications, herbicide programs, and cover crop seeding, with scheduling designed to accommodate the mixed row-crop and livestock farm landscape of central and western Virginia.

Shenandoah Valley sustainable ag drone research & training

Eastern Mennonite University's drone agriculture program integrates precision UAV technology with sustainable and regenerative farming practices in the Shenandoah Valley. The program offers producer workshops on drone scouting, cover crop seeding, and low-input fungicide programs, and conducts research on drone use in small and mid-scale diversified farming systems.

Virginia drone ag application – grain, orchards & vineyards

Elevation Aerial Application provides drone spraying services to grain, orchard, and vineyard producers across Virginia. The company is equipped for steep-terrain orchard and vineyard applications in the Blue Ridge foothills and Appalachian highlands, as well as flat-ground corn and soybean fungicide programs in the Piedmont and Tidewater regions.

HBCU drone ag research & outreach – Nashville TN

Tennessee State University's DRONEs (Drone Research, Outreach, Navigation, and Education) Program is an HBCU-based initiative delivering drone agriculture research, pilot training, and Extension outreach to Tennessee farmers, with emphasis on serving historically underserved and limited-resource producers. The program offers FAA Part 107 prep courses, precision ag workshops, and applied field research.

UT Extension drone applicator licensing & safety training

The University of Tennessee Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) provides drone applicator licensing support, pesticide safety training, and FAA Part 137 compliance guidance to commercial drone operators across Tennessee. The program works with county Extension offices to deliver workshops on label compliance, drift management, and regulatory requirements for ag drone operations.

West Tennessee corn, soybean & cotton drone spraying

Airborne Ag Drones serves cotton, corn, and soybean producers across west Tennessee, offering fungicide, herbicide, and defoliant applications with DJI Agras equipment. The company focuses on large row-crop operations in the Tennessee River bottom and loess-bluff areas, providing rapid scheduling during critical application windows for cotton defoliation and corn VT fungicide.

Middle Tennessee precision ag & orchard drone services

Black Dog Drone Co. provides agricultural drone spraying and mapping services to Middle Tennessee grain and specialty crop producers. The company handles corn and soybean fungicide applications, orchard and vineyard spray programs in the Highland Rim, and NDVI mapping for precision agronomic recommendations.

East Tennessee cooperative drone application program

Knox County Farmers Cooperative offers drone spraying services to cooperative members across east Tennessee, covering corn, soybean, and tobacco fungicide and herbicide applications. The coop leverages its existing agronomic and input relationships to provide bundled drone application scheduling, scouting, and product supply to member farms.

South Carolina cotton, soybeans & timber drone services

Carter Aerial Land Management is a South Carolina-based drone application company serving cotton, soybean, and timber producers across the Pee Dee and Lowcountry regions. Services include fungicide and defoliant applications for cotton, soybean R3 programs, and herbicide spraying for pine release and invasive species control in managed timberlands.

SC wetland seeding, wildlife habitat & ag drone services

Conservation Drone Services operates across South Carolina providing drone seeding for wildlife habitat restoration, wetland grass establishment, and cover crop broadcasting, alongside crop scouting and mapping services. The company works with USDA NRCS, Ducks Unlimited, and private landowners to restore native grasses, waterfowl impoundments, and longleaf pine understory.

Eastern NC row-crop & tobacco drone spraying

North Carolina Ag Drones is an eastern NC operator providing drone fungicide, herbicide, and cover crop seeding services to tobacco, corn, soybean, and peanut producers. The company covers the coastal plain counties from the Virginia line to the South Carolina border, offering rapid deployment during critical spray windows.

Multi-state Carolinas ag drone network

Southeast Drone Solutions operates a multi-drone fleet serving row-crop producers across North Carolina and South Carolina. The company offers corn VT fungicide, soybean R3 applications, cotton defoliant timing, and cover crop seeding, with crews positioned across the Piedmont and Coastal Plain for rapid response during peak application season.

NC tobacco, corn & soybean drone application

Carolina Agri Drones serves tobacco, corn, soybean, and sweet potato producers across the North Carolina Coastal Plain and Piedmont. The operator specializes in fungicide programs for tobacco blue mold and black shank, soybean R3 applications, and precision herbicide placement for specialty vegetables, offering scheduling flexible enough to accommodate time-sensitive tobacco windows.

Western NC orchard & specialty crop drone spraying

Drone Sprout provides agricultural drone spraying services to orchard, vineyard, and specialty crop producers in western North Carolina. The company focuses on mountain-terrain applications where conventional sprayers cannot operate, including apple, blueberry, and Christmas tree fungicide programs across Henderson, Buncombe, and Haywood counties.

Land-grant drone research & farmer education – Raleigh NC

NC State University Extension Precision Agriculture program delivers drone education, demonstration, and research services to North Carolina farmers. County agents and specialists conduct field days, FAA Part 107 workshops, and applied research on drone-based fungicide and herbicide efficacy for tobacco, cotton, corn, and soybeans.

Land-grant drone research & Extension training – Starkville MS

The MSU Agricultural Autonomy Lab conducts applied research on unmanned aerial systems for precision agriculture, including drone-based spraying efficacy, remote sensing, and crop scouting. The lab partners with MSU Extension to deliver producer workshops across Mississippi on FAA regulations, drone integration, and agronomic applications.

Mississippi veteran-owned ag drone application company

Raven 6 Rising LLC is a veteran-owned agricultural drone company serving Mississippi row-crop producers. The company offers corn and soybean fungicide applications, cotton defoliant spraying, and cover crop seeding, with a focus on reliability and rapid turnaround during critical application windows across the Delta and north Mississippi.

Mississippi Delta rice & soybean drone spraying

Agri Spray Drones Leland is a Mississippi Delta location of the national Agri Spray Drones network, serving rice, soybean, and cotton producers across the Yazoo-Mississippi Delta. The operation uses DJI Agras T50 and T100 platforms to deliver fungicide, herbicide, and defoliant applications across flooded rice paddies and large row-crop fields.

Mississippi precision ag drone application & mapping

Altitude Drone Innovations provides drone spraying, aerial mapping, and crop scouting services to Mississippi row-crop and specialty crop producers. The company operates across central and north Mississippi, offering fungicide and herbicide programs for corn, soybeans, and cotton, along with NDVI mapping for variable-rate prescription development.

Yazoo-Mississippi Delta drone ag services

Delta 19 Land & Drone Services is a full-service agricultural drone company operating in the heart of the Mississippi Delta. The operator handles rice fungicide and blast control, soybean R3 applications, cotton defoliant timing, and cover crop seeding, serving large-acreage Delta farms where efficiency and rapid coverage are critical.

Northeast Louisiana rice & soybean drone application

Macon Ridge Ag Drones serves rice and soybean producers across northeast Louisiana's Macon Ridge and Mississippi River Delta farmland. The operator focuses on fungicide and herbicide applications for flooded rice, as well as soybean R3 fungicide timing and cover crop seeding in the fall.

South Louisiana sugarcane, rice & drone services

Sola Drones is a south Louisiana ag drone operator specializing in sugarcane and rice applications across the Acadiana and coastal marsh regions. Services include fungicide, herbicide, and plant growth regulator applications, with a focus on fields inaccessible to conventional ground equipment due to soft soils and drainage canals.

Louisiana rice, sugarcane & cotton drone applications

Guardian Aerial LLC is a Louisiana-based drone application company serving rice, sugarcane, cotton, and soybean producers across the Acadiana and Delta regions. The operator specializes in fungicide and herbicide applications for flooded rice fields where ground equipment is impractical, and handles cotton defoliant timing in the fall.

LSU Extension drone research & producer education – Baton Rouge

The LSU AgCenter Precision Agriculture program conducts applied drone research and farmer training across Louisiana. Extension agents and researchers evaluate drone-applied fungicides on rice and soybeans, run UAV mapping demonstrations, and provide county-level workshops to help producers integrate drone technology into their operations.

FAA Part 107 & ag drone pilot training – Alexandria LA

Louisiana State University of Alexandria operates a drone training center offering FAA Part 107 ground school and agricultural drone pilot certification courses. Programs are tailored for producers, agronomists, and aspiring commercial operators across central Louisiana, covering sUAS regulations, precision ag applications, and hands-on flight training.

Land-grant drone research, training & extension – Lexington KY

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment at the University of Kentucky operates a drone research and extension program focused on precision agriculture for Kentucky grain, tobacco, and forage producers. The program conducts field trials, trains producers in drone scouting and application, and partners with county Extension offices statewide.

Corn, soybean & wheat fungicide – Bowling Green area

Western Kentucky Aerial Spraying provides drone fungicide and herbicide services to row-crop producers across the Pennyroyal and south-central Kentucky. The operator specializes in corn and soybean VT/R3 applications and wheat T3 fungicide timing, offering rapid scheduling and competitive per-acre pricing.

Kentucky grain & tobacco drone application

Aero Ag LLC is a Kentucky-based agricultural drone operator serving corn, soybean, tobacco, and small grain producers across the Bluegrass and Pennyroyal regions. The company offers fungicide, herbicide, and fertilizer applications with DJI Agras platforms and holds FAA Part 107 certification.

Western Kentucky precision ag drone services

Bestway Ag provides drone spraying and precision agriculture services across western Kentucky and southern Illinois, specializing in corn, soybean, and wheat fungicide programs. The operation uses DJI Agras equipment and offers custom application scheduling for large row-crop farms.

Osprey network coverage for Kentucky producers

The Kentucky division of the Osprey Agri Drones network delivers drone spraying services to corn, soybean, and tobacco growers across central and eastern Kentucky. Osprey operates a multi-state fleet of DJI Agras T50 and T100 drones, offering NDAA-compliant options and rapid scheduling for time-sensitive applications.

SW Georgia · authorized DJI dealer + spray drone pioneer for peanuts & cotton

Authorized Reinke irrigation dealer in Smithville, SW Georgia that expanded into DJI agricultural drone sales and spraying. Run by Alex Harrell (owner/operator) and Johnny Villanueva (store manager). Sells DJI T10, T30, and T40 plus custom spray drone trailers. Featured in SW Georgia Farm Credit Wiregrass magazine as a drone spraying pioneer for peanuts, cotton, and row crops.

SE Georgia · drone herbicide for forestry reforestation in GA & FL

Forestry-focused company in Southeast Georgia offering drone herbicide spraying for pine reforestation (loblolly and slash pine plantations). Also provides reforestation consulting, prescribed burning, and tree planting. Led by a registered Forester in Georgia and certified SAF Forester. Serves Georgia and Florida.

Tifton GA · Drone Dock autonomous refueling research + extension education

University of Georgia Tifton campus research lab developing the Drone Dock — an autonomous refueling and reloading station for large ag drones. Led by Extension Precision Ag Specialist Simer Virk, who frequently presents at field days. Key research hub for peanuts, pecans, peaches, blueberries, and row crops in Georgia.

GA · XAG P100 Pro HP fleet, peanuts, cotton, pecans & blueberries

National aerial services company with a dedicated drone ag division actively operating in Georgia. Fully licensed in Georgia. Operates fleet of XAG P100 Pro HP drones for wet spraying, dry spreading (fertilizer/seed), aerial surveys, multispectral crop analysis, and prescription mapping. Confirmed operations in Bulloch County peanuts and SW Georgia cotton.

Tampa FL · citrus, strawberry & turf drone spraying since 2023

Central Florida drone spraying provider founded 2023, specializing in citrus disease protection, turf nutrient application, and strawberry field treatments. Based in Tampa, FL. Operates DJI Agras T40 for fungicides, pesticides, fertilizers, and micronutrients across citrus, strawberry, nurseries, and turf farms.

Miami FL · DJI Agriculture Master Distributor for the Americas

DJI Agriculture Master Distributor headquartered in Miami, FL with offices in Mexico, Argentina, and Panama. Specializes in agricultural drone technology sales serving the Americas. Sells DJI Agras T30, T40, Phantom 4 RTK, and P4 Multispectral. Training provided with each industrial drone purchase. Contact: +1 786-229-6330.

South FL · citrus, sugarcane & exotic vegetation control

Agricultural drone spraying and mapping service in South Florida (Polk/Highlands County area). Specializes in exotic vegetation control and precision application with RTK GPS centimeter-level accuracy. Covers citrus, sugarcane, tomatoes, avocados, and nursery plants.

FL · primary research & education hub for drone ag in Florida

University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (Gainesville, FL). Primary educational and research institution in Florida for drone technology in agriculture. Led by Yiannis Ampatzidis and Wenhao Liu. Publishes regulatory guides, conducts spray drone research for citrus and specialty crops, and provides Part 107 exam prep and pesticide applicator training statewide.

FL Keys government · drone larvicide in remote salt marshes since 2019

Monroe County / Florida Keys government agency using customized drones carrying 7–8 lbs of larvicide to treat small, hard-to-reach parcels in remote salt marshes. Founded drone program 2019 under Executive Director Andrea Leal. Too confined for helicopters but impractical to reach on foot across the Florida Keys.

Vero Beach FL government · drone aerial larvicide application

Indian River County, FL government agency using sub-contracted drone operators alongside fixed-wing aircraft for aerial larvicide application (granular/pelleted material) targeting mosquito larvae. All operations follow local, state, and federal regulations.

Fort Myers FL · FAA UAS Integration Pilot Program 2018 selectee

Fort Myers, FL government agency and one of only 10 entities selected for the FAA's UAS Integration Pilot Program in 2018. Uses drones for mosquito surveillance and treatment in extensive mangrove habitats. Has planned deployment of a 1,500-lb drone platform for large-scale treatment. Contact: Eric Jackson (Public Information Officer).

FL · BS in Unmanned Aircraft Systems + drone pilot training

Daytona Beach, FL university offering one of the few Bachelor's degrees in Unmanned Aircraft Systems in the US. Covers drone operations, data collection, regulations, and engineering with hands-on simulator and flight training. Nationally recognized program preparing students for agricultural and commercial drone careers.

South FL · 200–700 acres/day per drone near Lake Okeechobee

South Florida ag drone spraying operator near Lake Okeechobee founded 2024 by Alex Peterson. Operates EAVision J150 drones (20-gallon tank with LiDAR radar mapping) covering 200 to 700 acres per day per drone. Services: fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides for South Florida agricultural crops.

FL government · drone larvicide in parks & wetlands

Broward County government agency using drones with 15-lb spray payloads to treat mosquito breeding grounds in difficult-to-access parks and wetlands. Targets Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in South Florida. Pioneer government use of UAS for vector control.

FL · first FAA-certified UAS spray company, 10,000+ flights completed

Daytona Beach, FL manufacturer and operator formerly known as LEAT (Leading Edge Aerial Technologies). First company to receive FAA certification for UAS spray applications of agricultural products. Founded 2012; acquired by Central Garden and Pet in November 2024. Completed over 10,000 UAS flights. Makes PrecisionVision PV35X, PV40X, and PV100 platforms plus MapVision software.

Naples FL government · drone surveillance & larvicide application

Collier Mosquito Control District in Naples, FL uses drones for mosquito management, filling the gap between manned aircraft and ground operations. Conducts drone surveillance for mosquito breeding and targeted larvicide applications. Key contacts: Robin King (Communications) and Atom Rosales (Technical Development).

AR · nationwide DJI dealer + custom aerial applicator since 2021

Nationwide dealer of agricultural spray drones and aerial commercial applicator based in Arkansas, founded 2021. Specializes in personalized customer care offering sales, service, parts, repair, and custom spraying. Holds both FAA Part 107 and Part 137 certifications.

AR · third-gen aerial applicators, Part 137 filing service & training

Third-generation aerial applicators based in Arkansas and the Southeast US, founded 2019. Provides advanced aerial analytics, precision ag consulting, training, and a done-for-you FAA Part 137 exemption filing service for drone operators. Also offers multispectral mapping, prescription file creation, and drone sales.

AR · RPAAS regulatory guidance + spray drone research for rice & row crops

University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture provides regulatory guidance on RPAAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Application Systems). Extension Specialist Jason Davis leads work on spray drone regulations, label compliance, and pesticide application for Arkansas farmers. Covers rice, soybeans, cotton, and corn.

AR · authorized DJI dealer, in-person demos & training

Authorized DJI dealer and distributor based in Arkansas, founded 2024. Provides local support, in-person demonstrations, training, and ongoing support for agricultural drones including DJI Agras T50, T40, and T25. Also sells DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise, Multispectral, and Thermal models for precision crop spraying.

NE Arkansas · rice specialist, 1,500+ acres sprayed via Rantizo

Former Rantizo independent contractor in Northeast Arkansas run by Jeff Dickens, specializing in rice field drone applications. Sprayed 1,500+ acres with 95% rice focus. Operated DJI T30 and XAG P100 Pro via Rantizo platform. Founded 2021; stepped away from custom applications in 2024.

North Alabama · row crops, pasture, pumpkins & cover crop seeding

Agriculture drone spraying service in Cullman, Alabama serving all of North Alabama. Run by Mickle. Operates GPS/RTK spray drones for row crop spraying (fungicides, herbicides, insecticides), pasture/hay field broadleaf herbicide, cover crop seeding, fertilizer spreading, multispectral mapping, and pond treatments. Applied fungicide and insecticide at Peinhardt Living History Farm for pumpkins and sorghum.

AL · authorized DJI dealer, T50/T40/T25 fleet since 2023

Alabama drone services company that began operations in 2023 with a single drone and by 2025 operates a fleet including multiple DJI T50 drones and a T25. Authorized DJI dealer for drones and parts. Provides custom spraying and drone sales.

Auburn AL · forestry, invasive species & pasture drone herbicide spraying

Family-run Auburn, AL company combining spray drone technology with land management. Run by John Harris and Louie Harris. Specializes in drone herbicide spraying for forestry pine release, pastures, and invasive weeds (kudzu, privet) across East Alabama and West Georgia. Also offers seeding, fertilizer spreading, and forestry mulching. Holds FAA Part 137.

AL franchise · precision drone spraying, sales & training nationwide

National franchise network for precision drone spraying with a confirmed Southeast franchise location in Vina, AL. Co-founded by Aaron Duval and Jeff Bickley. Named Top Precision Farming Solutions Provider 2023 by AgriBusiness Review. Sells DJI Agras T50, T100, XAG P100 Pro, and Talos T60X plus drone trailers. Provides Part 107/137 regulatory support.

AL · precision ag workshops + spray drone herbicide research

Auburn University Extension hosts precision ag workshops featuring spray drone technology. Dr. Steve Li (Extension Weed Specialist) conducts drone herbicide application research and demonstrations on Alabama fields for row crops, cotton, and peanuts.

AL · comprehensive drone application across row crops, forestry & aquatics

Alabama-based operator founded 2023 offering comprehensive drone aerial application across row crops, forestry, pastures, and invasive species. Covers AL, GA, MS, FL, TN, AR, and KY. Services include cotton, peanuts, corn, soybeans, hay, loblolly pine, orchards, vegetables, and aquatic weed management plus multispectral imaging.

National · DJI Agras distributor explicitly serving NE states

Division of Rozell Sprayer Manufacturing with 40+ years in the sprayer industry based in Tyler, TX. Distributes the full DJI Agras line explicitly to multiple Northeast states including NJ, NY, DE, RI, ME, VT, MA, and MD. Provides sales, technical support, and training.

National · farmer-founded ag drone dealer since 2015

One of the earliest US agricultural drone dealers, founded 2015 by a group of farmers. Sells DJI Agras T50, T100, and Talos T60X plus sprayer trailer solutions. Provides training at IN/IL facilities. CropTech Solutions (Waterford, PA) is an authorized FlyingAg dealer. Contact: [email protected].

National · DJI Certified Service Center, 50K+ acres sprayed, NE state pages

DJI Certified Service Center and authorized dealer based in Dundee, OH, run by Mike. Has sprayed 50K+ acres. Maintains state-specific pages for most NE states: NY, NJ, PA, MD, DE, CT, WV, NH, and MA. Designed the nuWay Ag Drone Trailer. Sells DJI Agras T100, T50, T40, T25, FlyCart 100, and Mavic 3M.

National network · largest spray drone operator network in US, 30+ states

Largest spray drone operator network in the US covering 30+ states, based in Iowa City, IA and led by CEO Mariah Scott. AcreConnect platform (map.acreconnect.io) connects farmers with local operators. Stone Valley Drones (PA) is a network member. Sells DJI Agras T10, T30, T40, and XAG P100 Pro. Holds FAA Exemption 18929B.

National · end-to-end DJI Agras sales, training & compliance in 33+ states

National agricultural drone sales firm providing DJI spray drones with end-to-end support: training, regulatory compliance (Part 107/137), insurance, and financing. Explicitly serves 33+ states including NY. Sells full DJI Agras lineup: T70P, T50, T40, and T25.

Northeast · only identified XAG authorized dealer in the region

The only identified XAG authorized dealer serving the Northeast US. Also sells DJI drones and the Ceres Air platform. Offers precision aerial application, multispectral mapping, agricultural education, training, repairs, and drone sales. Partners with Virginia Ag Drones. Offers John Deere Financing.

National · largest US ag spray drone distributor, 21K YouTube subscribers

Self-described largest agricultural spray drone distributor in the US, founded 2019 in Boonville, MO by Taylor Moreland and Kit Carlson. Distributes EAVision J70, J150, and RoadRunner 350. Maintains dealer locator and custom applicator maps. Hi-Aloft (PA) is an affiliate dealer. 21K YouTube subscribers.

Vermont's first agricultural drone service · licensed pesticide applicator

Self-described Vermont's first agricultural drone service, founded 2025. Operated by FAA-certified pilots and a Vermont-licensed commercial pesticide applicator. Services include precision aerial spraying, seeding, crop monitoring, thermal imaging, aerial photography, and drone sales.

WV · crop protection, fertilizer & pasture management drone services

Huntington, WV operator run by Derrick Jackson. Has spent years flying drones over local farms in Mason County applying crop protection products, seed treatments, fertilizer, and pasture management solutions. Featured in WSAZ news report (April 2026) about drone pilots helping West Virginia farmers.

WV · steep mountain terrain specialist, 90% pasture work

Weston, WV spray drone company run by Nicholas Kuhn, specializing in steep mountain terrain inaccessible to tractors. About 90% of work is pasture spraying (autumn olive, multiflora rose, brush, ironweed, goldenrod). Also handles crop spraying, pond treatment, fertilizer, seeding, golf courses, and habitat restoration. Featured in WVU Extension Doddridge County demo.

WV · drone spraying demos + UAV education for farmers

West Virginia University Extension Service hosts drone spraying demonstrations and agricultural drone education for WV farmers statewide. Partners with Kuhn's Aerial Applications for field demonstrations. Led by Zona Hutson. Key resource for WV farmers exploring drone adoption for steep terrain pasture management.

NW PA · Part 107 + Part 137 certified, licensed in PA and OH

Saegertown, PA operator holding both FAA Part 107 and Part 137 certifications and licensed for aerial pesticide application in both Pennsylvania and Ohio. Services include aerial pesticide/herbicide/fungicide application, cover crop broadcast spreading, multispectral analysis, and aerial photography for row crops and pastures.

PA/MD seeding specialist · $52K PA Agriculture Innovation Grant recipient

Carlisle, PA drone seeding specialist founded 2020 by Molly Cheatum and Bill Chain. Focuses on cover crops, pasture improvement, meadow and wildlife habitat restoration, tree seeding, and soil regeneration. Recipient of a $52K PA Agriculture Innovation Grant. Partner of Penn State Extension and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.

PA · definitive guide for drone pesticide applicator licensing + research

Provides the definitive guide for becoming an aerial drone pesticide applicator in Pennsylvania, covering FAA Part 107, Part 137, and PA Department of Agriculture Category 25 (Aerial Applicator) requirements. Conducts active cover crop seeding research with Swift Aeroseed. Maintains PA DCNR aerial applicator list including drone operators.

NW PA operator & FlyingAg dealer · 45 acres/hr fungicide

Waterford, PA drone spraying service and authorized FlyingAg dealer run by Randy Biebel. Operates DJI Agras T40. Covers crop spraying (herbicides, fungicides, insecticides) at up to 45 acres/hour, seeding, right-of-way management, invasive species treatment, and multispectral mapping. Serves PA and surrounding states.

Central PA · cover crop seeding & fungicide, Agri Spray Drones affiliate

Central Pennsylvania operator started October 2023 by Jake Snyder (age 27), Jeremie Snyder, and Eric Moser in Muncy, PA. Agri Spray Drones dealer affiliate. Operates DJI Agras T40 and EAVision J100. Covers cover crop spreading/seeding and corn fungicide spraying. Featured in Lancaster Farming. Hosted EAVision J100 demo March 2026.

Central PA · former dairy farmer, Rantizo network operator

Huntingdon, PA operator run by Travis Couch, a former dairy farmer who sold his 100-cow herd to focus full-time on drone spraying. Operates DJI Agras T30. Calendar filled immediately due to shortage of local aerial applicators. Member of the Rantizo AcreConnect network (PA BU14983). Founded 2023.

Finger Lakes NY · family-owned, NYS DEC certified pesticide applicator

Family-owned drone services business founded 2024 in Canandaigua, NY (Finger Lakes region) by Christian Smith, Don Burkard, and Hana Smith. Jay Franklin serves as NYS DEC certified pesticide applicator (Category 11) with 12+ years experience. Christian Smith is a mechanical engineer. Covers NY statewide.

Western NY · ISA arborist + FAA/NYS DEC drone pesticide applicator

ISA Certified Arborist firm in Clarence, NY fully licensed by FAA and NYS DEC for drone pesticide application. Operates a 5+ ft wingspan spray drone covering 27.5 acres/hour. Handles vegetation management, invasive species control, and agricultural spraying in areas inaccessible to ground equipment. Offices in Clarence and Rochester, NY.

First DJI Agriculture distributor in the Northeast · Syracuse, NY

First DJI Agriculture Distributor in the Northeast, originally founded as Empire Drone in Fulton, NY (2018) by Sean Falconer and John McGraw. Acquired by Volatus Aerospace in November 2022 for approx. $650K. Sells, trains, maintains, and leases DJI Agras T16, T40, T50 plus Autel, Draganfly, and Wingtra platforms. Showcased at 2025 NY Farm Show.

NY · invasive species spraying, spongy moth & spotted lanternfly

Northeast region's premier invasive species drone spraying provider, based in Herkimer, NY. Operated by Rick Jordan and Bennett Sluis. Uses NOP-certified Foray 48B for spongy moth control. Also handles herbicide, fungicide, aquatic vegetation control, cover crop seeding, and mapping. Featured on PBS. Listed on PA DCNR aerial applicator list.

NY · precision ag research, viticulture drone programs

Cornell University runs extensive drone agriculture research through its Center for Integrated Data Analytics (CIDA) and Digital Agriculture program led by Quirine Ketterings. Includes precision viticulture at the Lake Erie lab in Portland, NY, NDVI crop monitoring, and digital agriculture education across New York State.

Western NY orchards & vineyards · FAA Part 137 + NYS DEC certified

Founded 2024 by experienced drone pilots in western New York orchard and vineyard country. Fully FAA Part 137 and NYS DEC certified (Categories 1A and 11). Provides precision pesticide and fertilizer application, cover crop seeding, field scanning, mapping, and AI-driven field analysis. Based in Le Roy, NY.

NJ veteran nonprofit · ag spraying + veteran drone career training

Veteran-based nonprofit providing agricultural drone spray services and training veterans for drone careers. Founded by 45+ year private pilot Michael Parziale in Manasquan, NJ. Operates DJI Agras T10, T30, T40, and Mavic 3M. Provides liquid and granular application, search and rescue, and drone sales.

NJ government · pioneer UAS larvicide application agency

Pioneer government agency in Warren County, NJ using UAS for targeted larvicide application, breeding ground mapping, and mosquito population surveillance. One of the first government entities in the Northeast to adopt drone technology for public health pest management.

First NJ Part 137 certified drone company · operator + dealer + training

First drone company in New Jersey to obtain FAA Part 137 certification (January 2021). Holds NJ EPA Pesticide Business License #91589B and FAA exemption FAA-2020-0261-0001. FAA Safety Team representative. Founded 2017 in Marlton, NJ. Offers ag aerial spraying, Part 107 training, consulting, product testing, drone sales, and STEM education.

New England cover crop seeding specialist

Specialty drone seeding operator focused on cover crop establishment into standing cash crops across New England. Has worked at Borderview Farm Research Institute in Alburgh, VT and in Hadley, MA. Operates heavy-lift agricultural drones. Contact: (978) 430-0415.

NH manufacturer · Sprayhawk unmanned R44 helicopter, 240+ acres/hr

Nashua, NH manufacturer of the world's largest civilian agricultural drone. The Sprayhawk is an unmanned Robinson R44 helicopter with 110-gallon capacity covering 240+ acres per hour at 80+ mph, priced at $990K introductory. Also developing the Airtruck (1,000+ lb payload). Founded 2021 by Hector Xu (CEO) and Ben Frank (CCO). Limited 2025 production run of 15 units.

MD · Agronomic Drone School + cover crop seeding research

Hosts the Agronomic Drone School at Wye Research and Education Center with live spray demonstrations. Conducts drone cover crop seeding research with partner operators including Scout Applicators and K Drone Services. Led by Andrew Kness and Erika Crowl. Key resource for MD farmers exploring drone ag adoption.

Mid-Atlantic DJI Agras premier partner · sales + service + training

America's premier DJI Agras drone partner with the largest ag drone parts inventory in the Mid-Atlantic. Founded 2021 by Kenny Strong in Smithsburg, MD. Sells and services full DJI Agras lineup including T100, T50, T40, T30, T25P plus multispectral and thermal imaging drones. Exhibited at Penn State Ag Progress Days 2025 and Keystone Farm Show.

Mid-Atlantic ag drone · fungicide, herbicide, cover crop seeding

Mid-Atlantic ag drone service founded 2024, participating in the Maryland Cover Crop Program. Provides chemical application (fungicide, insecticide, foliar feed, herbicide, deer repellent), cover crop seeding, and field mapping. Offers solutions for noise-sensitive areas and muddy or obstacle-filled fields on Maryland's Eastern Shore.

First NE ag drone service · spraying + spreading + monitoring

Self-described first agricultural drone service provider in the Northeast. Father-son team (Tom and Tim Massey) offering spraying up to 50 acres/hour plus fertilizer spreading, cover crop seeding, browntail moth management, multispectral crop monitoring, and LiDAR mapping. Operates DJI Agras T40 fleet from Rockland, ME.

Hahira GA · ag drone services in peanut & tobacco region

Agricultural drone service company based in Hahira, GA. Located in a major peanut, tobacco, and row crop growing region of South Georgia. Limited public information available.

North GA · precision spraying, remote sensing & invasive species management

North Georgia agricultural drone company based in Tate, GA offering precision spraying and remote sensing. Serves peaches, corn, peanuts, pecans, vineyards, and general row crops. Positions itself as a pioneer in drone-assisted crop protection and invasive species management across the Southeast.

Sylvester GA · drone services in major peanut & cotton region

Drone services company based in Sylvester, GA (Worth County) — a major peanut and cotton growing area in Southwest Georgia. Limited public information available. Listed on Facebook.

FL · FAA Part 107 certification training across Miami, Orlando & Treasure Coast

Port St. Lucie, FL drone training provider offering FAA Part 107 certification and professional drone training across Florida, serving Miami, Orlando, and the Treasure Coast. Provides hands-on flight skills and enterprise/government drone training including agriculture applications.

NE Arkansas · fungicide, vegetation & invasive species management

Agricultural drone services company in Northeast Arkansas specializing in vegetation management and fungicide spraying. Offers eco-friendly solutions for crop protection, invasive species control, and general crop management for Delta row crops.

AL · agricultural spraying + LiDAR surveying

Alabama drone services company providing precision spraying solutions for agriculture and LiDAR technology for surveying and construction. Serves Alabama and the broader Southeast region.

Auburn AL · crop spraying, mapping & land management

Agricultural drone spraying service in Auburn, Alabama offering precision crop spraying, environmental monitoring, and land management services. Provides pesticide, herbicide, and fertilizer applications plus aerial mapping.

NJ · USDA-funded AI drone research for cranberry & blueberry bogs

Glassboro, NJ university conducting USDA-funded research developing AI-powered autonomous drones for precision spot-spraying in New Jersey cranberry bogs and blueberry fields. Led by Thanh Nguyen Ph.D. and Hieu Nguyen Ph.D. Partners with Rutgers Philip E. Marucci Center for Blueberry and Cranberry Research.

CEASED OPERATIONS Aug 2025 · first eVTOL ag drone authorized in US

CEASED OPERATIONS August 2025 after failing to secure additional funding. Was the first eVTOL aircraft authorized for commercial US agricultural operations (April 2023). Raised $51.7M. Named Time Best Inventions 2024. Operated the Guardian SC1 (eVTOL, 200 lb payload, 20-gal tank, 18-ft spray boom). Founded 2017 in Woburn, MA.

MD · Part 107 prep + UAS Precision Agriculture course

Arnold, MD community college offering FAA Part 107 test prep and a UAS Precision Agriculture course through a Sinclair College partnership. Also offers hands-on flying UAS courses. Part 107 prep available via Consortiq ($257).

MD Eastern Shore · FAA Part 107 drone operator course with scholarships

Eastern Shore Maryland college offering a drone operator course with a path to FAA Part 107 certification. Scholarship opportunities available for students. Contact: Suzann Zdunowski.

DC metro · drone tech continuing ed + ag applications

Largo, MD community college serving the DC metro area. Offers drone technology continuing education including agriculture applications and hands-on training activities. Covers FAA Part 107 prep and practical drone skills.

MD · 18-credit Drones & Autonomous Systems certificate

University of Maryland Global Campus (Adelphi, MD) offers an 18-credit Drones and Autonomous Systems undergraduate certificate covering military and civilian applications including agriculture. Also provides FAA Part 107 preparation.

Baltimore-area DJI Agras dealer · sales, repair & custom builds

Baltimore-area dealer selling and servicing agricultural drones including DJI Agras T50. Also builds custom heavy-lift cargo drones and performs DJI conversions. Founded by a U.S. Navy aerospace engineer. Serves the East Coast from Parkville, MD.

MD · agricultural drone cover crop seeding

Maryland drone operator referenced alongside A-1 Aerials in University of Maryland Extension cover crop drone seeding research. Provides cover crop drone seeding and agricultural drone application services. Limited public information available.

MD · drone cover crop seeding

Maryland drone operator referenced in University of Maryland Extension 2020 cover crop drone seeding trials in Baltimore County. Limited public information available; primarily active in cover crop seeding services.

CT startup · spring 2026 drone ag pilot planned

Connecticut drone agriculture startup co-founded by a licensed drone pilot and Cushman Farms owner. Planning a spring 2026 pilot program for drone spraying and scouting services following CT Public Act 25-152 (2025) which legalized drone crop spraying. Will serve sweet corn, leafy greens, apples, berries, and nursery plants.

Maine · browntail moth pesticide spray & nest removal

Maine drone service providing browntail moth pesticide application and nest removal using a DeLeaves cutting attachment. Also equipped for aerial photography and facility inspections. Based in Dedham, ME and serving the state.