Agricultural drone services for cotton in Arkansas. Typical rate: $14–$20/acre/acre
Cotton covers approximately 10 million acres in the U.S. Southeast, Texas, and Southwest. Drone spraying is critical for defoliant and boll opener applications in September and October, when soft Delta soils limit ground rig access and neighboring soybean fields rule out airplane application. Drones also handle insecticide applications for bollworm and plant bug pressure mid-season without soil compaction.
Green months = optimal application window
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 · 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 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 · 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.
Drone spraying rates for cotton in Arkansas typically run $14–$20/acre per acre for application only — the farmer supplies the chemical product. Pricing varies based on total acreage, distance from the operator's base, and product type.
Optimal timing for cotton drone applications is: Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct. Exact timing depends on weather conditions and pest or disease pressure each season. Contact a local operator in Arkansas for scheduling.
Drone spraying on cotton offers several advantages: zero soil compaction, ability to operate when fields are too wet for tractors, GPS-guided uniform coverage at 95%+ accuracy, and the ability to treat small or irregularly shaped fields. It also reduces product waste by 20–30% compared to ground equipment.