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Agricultural Drone Services in Auburn, Alabama

By Eugen Manoli, Founder and Editor · Updated

Auburn, Alabama has 4 verified agricultural drone operators listed in the directory, serving farms across the surrounding area. Together they list corn and soybeans as the primary crops treated by drone, with additional coverage across other regional commodities. Alabama drone application rates run $16 to $24/acre depending on field size, crop and application timing, in line with 2026 statewide benchmarks. Available services in Auburn include drone spraying, cover crop seeding, fertilizer application and aerial mapping, giving growers a full menu beyond pesticide application. Every operator working over Alabama fields must hold FAA Part 107 plus Aerial category with insurance requirement. Custom Business License for aerial for-hire. from Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, and many also carry FAA Part 137 for commercial agricultural aircraft operations. Contact the operators below directly for season availability, exact per-acre pricing and to confirm license and insurance status before booking.

4
Listed operators
$16 to $24/acre
Alabama rate range
Corn, Soybeans
Top crops served

Drone spraying services available in Auburn

  • Drone Spraying3 operators

    3 of the Auburn operators list drone spraying as a core service, with most jobs targeting corn fungicide and herbicide passes. Typical mission size runs 40 to 800 acres per day per drone.

  • Cover Crop Seeding2 operators

    2 of the Auburn operators seed cover crops by drone, typically interseeding into standing corn or soybeans late in the season for a 3 to 4 week establishment head start.

  • Fertilizer Application2 operators

    2 of the Auburn operators apply granular and liquid fertilizer by drone, useful for variable-rate top-dress in tight planting windows or wet ground.

  • Aerial Mapping2 operators

    2 of the Auburn operators deliver aerial mapping and orthomosaics for stand counts, drainage planning and yield-zone analysis.

Drone operators in Auburn, Alabama

Harris Precision Solutions
Auburn, AL

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.

Verified OperatorFAA Part 137 ✓FAA Part 107 ✓
Drone SprayingCover Crop SeedingFertilizer Application
Price on request
Hinterland Drones
Auburn, AL

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.

FAA Part 107 ✓
Drone SprayingAerial Mapping
Price on request
Auburn Extension
Auburn, AL

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.

Verified Operator
Pilot TrainingAg Consulting
Price on request

Crops served by Auburn drone operators

CropOperatorsRate ($/acre)Window
Corn4$12 to $18Jul to Aug
Soybeans4$12 to $18Jul to Sep
Cover Crops3$12 to $18Aug to Oct
Cotton3$14 to $20Jun to Oct
Wheat1$12 to $16May to Jun
Rice1$14 to $22May to Aug
Alfalfa1$14 to $20Apr to Sep
Grapes / Vineyards1$18 to $30Mar to Sep
Orchards1$20 to $35Mar to Aug
Pasture and Rangeland1$14 to $25Apr to Sep
Potatoes1$16 to $24May to Sep
Row Crops1$12 to $22May to Oct

Rate ranges from national crop benchmarks. Alabama statewide range: $16 to $24/acre. Estimate your job →

Auburn drone operator credentials

2 of 4
FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot)
1 of 4
FAA Part 137 (Ag Aircraft)
0 of 4
NDAA Section 848 compliant

Commercial agricultural drone application in Alabama requires the federal FAA Part 137 certificate plus Aerial category with insurance requirement. Custom Business License for aerial for-hire. from Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries. Read the federal rules in the FAA Part 137 guide and the state-by-state breakdown on state pesticide licensing.

Verify Auburn drone operator credentials

Primary-source references for verifying ag drone operator credentials in Alabama and federally.

How to hire a drone operator in Auburn

  1. 1
    Estimate your acreage and budget

    Use the spray cost calculator to model Auburn jobs against the $16 to $24/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop (most Auburn jobs are corn), and whether you need application only or chemical-included pricing.

  2. 2
    Verify FAA Part 137 and Alabama licensing

    Confirm the operator holds FAA Part 107, FAA Part 137 and Aerial category with insurance requirement. Custom Business License for aerial for-hire.. 1 of 4 Auburn operators in this directory list Part 137. Ask for a copy of their certificate and state license number before signing.

  3. 3
    Book the application window early

    Corn treatment in Alabama typically lands in the Jul to Aug window. Demand spikes in peak season, so contact 2 to 3 of the Auburn operators below 4 to 6 weeks ahead with field maps, target product and a preferred date range. Confirm insurance certificates name your farm as additional insured before the first flight.

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Related crop guides for Alabama

Corn in Alabama →Soybeans in Alabama →

FAQs about drone spraying in Auburn

Drone spraying in Auburn typically runs $16 to $24/acre, in line with the broader Alabama 2026 benchmark. Application-only rates exclude chemical, and quotes vary based on field size, terrain and crop. Corn jobs in Alabama sit toward the lower end of that range when fields are large and contiguous. Use the spray cost calculator to model your specific acreage before requesting quotes.

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