Agricultural drone services for rice in California. Typical rate: $14–$22/acre/acre
Rice is grown on approximately 2.5 million acres in Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Missouri. Drone spraying is especially effective in rice because the flooded field conditions make ground equipment impractical for much of the growing season. Applications include fungicide for blast and sheath blight, and herbicide for barnyardgrass control. Drones fly over standing water without any ground contact.
Green months = optimal application window
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.
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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.
Drone spraying rates for rice in California typically run $14–$22/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 rice drone applications is: May, Jun, Jul, Aug. Exact timing depends on weather conditions and pest or disease pressure each season. Contact a local operator in California for scheduling.
Drone spraying on rice 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.