Agricultural drone operators in California

World's first drone pollination service · 25 to 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 to 50% yield increase. Won $500K Grow-NY prize and $250K GENIUS NY investment. First commercial apple pollination at Beak and Skiff orchard.

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.

DJI Agras distributor for western US. Demonstrated DJI T40 in Choteau, MT. T40 bundle approx. $34,000. Can run 4 drones simultaneously at 45 acres/hr.

FAA-approved ag drone spray operator offering end-to-end aerial application for crops, irrigation districts and government agencies statewide

AI-powered drone scouting service for Napa and Sonoma winegrowers providing early disease detection and targeted treatment recommendations

Specializes in UAV-based crop pollination, flying autonomous paths 10 to 12 feet above blooming plants in California orchards

California drone spraying and crop monitoring company partnering with AgTechLogic for smart sprayer technology integration

Official national DJI drone distributor and authorized service center based in Southern California at 18343 Gale Ave

Salinas-based agtech company specializing in autonomous drone swarming for precision spot-spray; partnered with ASW for heavy-lift platforms

Founded by former Corteva Agriscience drone pilot with pear and cherry farming family in Sacramento Delta region

Family-owned Central Valley ag spraying business with 25+ years experience; recently added drone services using XAG and Ceres Air platforms

Plymouth-based operator offering DPR-compliant aerial chemical application for Amador County vineyards and orchards; leveraging AB 1016 pathway

Salinas-based drone biocontrol company; patent-pending insect release technology; UC extension-backed research on drone-released lacewings for aphid control

Licensed ag drone spraying operator serving Southern and Central CA; partners with AgTechLogic for GPS-enabled smart sprayer technology

Major ag retailer with 5M-acre annual application footprint; exclusive Guardian Agriculture SC1 eVTOL partnership; actively hiring drone pilots in CA

DJI Agras drone distributor for the western US with 5 Oregon dealer locations (Harrisburg, Hillsboro, Madras, Rickreall, Woodburn) plus dealers across 7 western states

Authorized DJI and Agri Spray Drones dealer partner on the SW Oregon Coast; FAA Part 137 and ODA certified; expanding to aquatic applications

Pioneered first commercial sterile insect release via drone in US; treats 4,000+ acres of WA tree fruit; 40% higher recapture rate vs ground; partners with Colville Confederated Tribes

First FAA approval for drone swarm spraying operations; acquired Cal Forest Nurseries (CA) and Silvaseed (WA); largest private seed supplier west of Colorado; vertically integrated reforestation

Agricultural drone service provider specializing in spraying and multispectral imaging in Southern California.

Locally-owned Exeter company specializing in precision agriculture drone mapping with proprietary ROAM same-day data processing system.

Largest US spray drone operator network (formerly Rantizo). AcreConnect software integrates with John Deere. Spray ops acquired by investment group, software rebranded.

Industry leader in professional drone training for multiple verticals including agriculture. Offers in-person and at-customer-location courses.

Farmer-founded drone dealer launched by successful US growers. Martin Hein manages 6000+ acres in Visalia and actively uses drones on almonds and citrus.

One of the first registered agricultural drone spray pilots in Monterey County. Former PCA who obtained full drone certification stack including CDPR Journeyman.

Individual drone spray operator who filed Part 137 UAS petition in April 2025 to operate DJI Agras T40 in three Central Coast counties.

Colusa County rice and almond farmer and early adopter of Hylio spray drones in Northern California. Also VP of Business Development at Hylio Inc.

US-designed and manufactured ag spray drones. First company to receive FAA certification for UAS pesticide applications. Three pilots operating in California.

US's only vertically integrated reforestation company. Acquired Cal Forest Nurseries (California's largest tree nursery) in 2023. First FAA-certified for multi-drone BVLOS swarms.

Public vector control agency using LEAT PrecisionVision drones for larvicide application in marshes, ponds and parks throughout Orange County.

County vector control district using drones for larvicide application. Obtained FAA Certificate of Authorization for heavy drone operations in marshlands.

County vector control agency that began drone operations for mosquito population reduction in wetlands and non-residential areas.

County vector control program using drones for mosquito management. Licensed by CA DPH and CDPR with FAA-licensed operators.

Agricultural drone spray company hiring FPV Drone Operators in Paso Robles for precision pesticide and fertilizer applications. Limited public info available.

Third-generation San Diego County farmer and custom applicator. Key inspiration behind AB 1016 drone spraying legislation signed by Gov. Newsom.

DJI authorized agriculture dealer in Riverside. Manufactures Talos T60X sprayer drone. BBB A+ rated. Hosts DJI Academy UASTC training center with flight simulators.

Veteran-owned agtech company; first authorized for commercial drone ops in CA agriculture. 2023 CDPR IPM Achievement Award. Partners with Koppert Biological Systems.

Major ag products distributor (4000+ employees) that was exclusive partner for Guardian SC1. Deployed 4 drones in Salinas since Dec 2023. Status uncertain post-Guardian Aug 2025 shutdown.

Japanese manufacturer with 30+ years ag drone experience. First UAS to receive FAA Part 137 certification in 2015. Pioneered commercial vineyard drone spraying in Napa.

Drone aerial application of pesticides/fertilizers. Walnuts almonds alfalfa field corn.

Drone spraying almonds walnuts pistachios grapes citrus avocados. Beneficial insect & pheromone release.

Pelican fixed-wing UAS ag spray BVLOS. Exemption 20445A.