Jonesboro, Arkansas has 2 verified agricultural drone operators listed in the directory, serving farms across the surrounding area. Northeast Arkansas Delta hub; rice, soybean, cotton and corn production. Already in the operator-derived city set. 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 $18/acre depending on field size, crop and application timing, in line with 2026 statewide benchmarks. Available services in Jonesboro include drone spraying, crop scouting, giving growers a full menu beyond pesticide application. Every operator working over Arkansas fields must hold FAA Part 107 plus Pilot authorization added to license. CAT license invalid for drone use. from Arkansas Department of Agriculture, and many also carry FAA Part 137 for commercial agricultural aircraft operations. Contact the operators below directly for season availability, exact per-acre pricing and to confirm license and insurance status before booking.
2 of the Jonesboro operators list drone spraying as a core service, with most jobs targeting rice fungicide and herbicide passes. Typical mission size runs 40 to 800 acres per day per drone.
NE Arkansas · rice specialist, 1,500+ acres sprayed via Rantizo
Former Rantizo independent contractor in Northeast Arkansas run by Jeff Dickens, specializing in rice field drone applications. Sprayed 1,500+ acres with 95% rice focus. Operated DJI T30 and XAG P100 Pro via Rantizo platform. Founded 2021; stepped away from custom applications in 2024.
NE Arkansas · fungicide, vegetation & invasive species management
Agricultural drone services company in Northeast Arkansas specializing in vegetation management and fungicide spraying. Offers eco-friendly solutions for crop protection, invasive species control and general crop management for Delta row crops.
Jonesboro sits in Craighead County with a population of approximately 78,576 (US Census Bureau Places).
Northeast Arkansas Delta hub; rice, soybean, cotton and corn production. Already in the operator-derived city set.
Sources: USDA NASS Census of Agriculture (county-level cropland and farm-receipts tables) and US Census Bureau Places gazetteer. Confirm exact figures via primary source for any decision-grade use.
| Crop | Operators | Rate ($/acre) | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice | 2 | $14 to $22 | May to Aug |
| Soybeans | 2 | $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 Jonesboro jobs against the $14 to $18/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop (most Jonesboro 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.. 1 of 2 Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro 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.
2 verified agricultural drone operators are listed in the directory for Jonesboro, Arkansas: Dickens AG Drone LLC, Drone Co. LLC. All listings are reviewed for licensing claims and contact information before publication.
Of the 2 Jonesboro operators listed, 2 hold FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot Certificate) and 1 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.