3 verified agricultural drone operators serving California.
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.
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.
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.
There are currently 3 verified agricultural drone operators listed for California: SkyFarm Solutions Inc., Central UAS Technologies, Dropcopter. Contact them directly for quotes and availability.
Drone spraying rates in California are in line with the national average of $12 to $18 per acre for application only, with the farmer supplying the chemical product. Rates vary based on field size, terrain, and crop type. Contact listed operators for exact quotes for your operation.
The main crops in California that benefit from drone spraying include Grapes / Vineyards, Orchards, Rice. Drone application is especially valuable when fields are too wet for ground rigs, crops are too tall for tractor-mounted sprayers, or fields are small and irregular.