Fayetteville, Arkansas has 1 verified agricultural drone operator listed in the directory, serving farms across the surrounding area. Home of the University of Arkansas and U of A Extension; northwest Arkansas poultry and forage region. Together they list rice and soybeans as the primary crops treated by drone, with additional coverage across other regional commodities. Arkansas drone application rates run $14 to $18/acre depending on field size, crop and application timing, in line with 2026 statewide benchmarks. Available services in Fayetteville include pilot training, ag consulting, giving growers a full menu beyond pesticide application. Every operator working over Arkansas fields must hold FAA Part 107 plus Pilot authorization added to license. CAT license invalid for drone use. from Arkansas Department of Agriculture, and many also carry FAA Part 137 for commercial agricultural aircraft operations. Contact the operators below directly for season availability, exact per-acre pricing and to confirm license and insurance status before booking.
AR · RPAAS regulatory guidance + spray drone research for rice & row crops
University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture provides regulatory guidance on RPAAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Application Systems). Extension Specialist Jason Davis leads work on spray drone regulations, label compliance and pesticide application for Arkansas farmers. Covers rice, soybeans, cotton and corn.
Fayetteville sits in Washington County with a population of approximately 93,949 (US Census Bureau Places).
Home of the University of Arkansas and U of A Extension; northwest Arkansas poultry and forage region.
Sources: USDA NASS Census of Agriculture (county-level cropland and farm-receipts tables) and US Census Bureau Places gazetteer. Confirm exact figures via primary source for any decision-grade use.
| Crop | Operators | Rate ($/acre) | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice | 1 | $14 to $22 | May to Aug |
| Soybeans | 1 | $12 to $18 | Jul to Sep |
| Cotton | 1 | $14 to $20 | Jun to Oct |
| Corn | 1 | $12 to $18 | Jul to Aug |
Rate ranges from national crop benchmarks. Arkansas statewide range: $14 to $18/acre. Estimate your job →
Commercial agricultural drone application in Arkansas requires the federal FAA Part 137 certificate plus Pilot authorization added to license. CAT license invalid for drone use. from Arkansas Department of Agriculture. Read the federal rules in the FAA Part 137 guide and the state-by-state breakdown on state pesticide licensing.
Primary-source references for verifying ag drone operator credentials in Arkansas and federally.
Use the spray cost calculator to model Fayetteville jobs against the $14 to $18/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop (most Fayetteville jobs are rice), and whether you need application only or chemical-included pricing.
Confirm the operator holds FAA Part 107, FAA Part 137 and Pilot authorization added to license. CAT license invalid for drone use.. 0 of 1 Fayetteville operators in this directory list Part 137. Ask for a copy of their certificate and state license number before signing.
Rice treatment in Arkansas typically lands in the May to Aug window. Demand spikes in peak season, so contact 2 to 3 of the Fayetteville 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.
Drone spraying in Fayetteville typically runs $14 to $18/acre, in line with the broader Arkansas 2026 benchmark. Application-only rates exclude chemical, and quotes vary based on field size, terrain and crop. Rice jobs in Arkansas 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.
1 verified agricultural drone operators are listed in the directory for Fayetteville, Arkansas: UA Ag Extension. All listings are reviewed for licensing claims and contact information before publication.
Of the 1 Fayetteville operators listed, 0 hold FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot Certificate) and 0 hold FAA Part 137 (Agricultural Aircraft Operator), which is the federal credential required for commercial agricultural application. 0 list NDAA Section 848 compliant equipment. On the state side, Arkansas requires Pilot authorization added to license. CAT license invalid for drone use. from Arkansas Department of Agriculture for any commercial drone pesticide application.