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Agricultural drone operators in California

41 operators serving California

Napa, CA
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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.

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$18 to $30/acre
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Daytona Beach, FL

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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Syracuse, NY
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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.

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Harrisburg, MT

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.

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(statewide), CA

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

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Napa/Sonoma, CA

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

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

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City of Industry, CA

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

Equipment Sales
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Salinas, CA

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

Drone Spraying
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Sacramento Delta, CA

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

Aerial Mapping
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Fresno, CA

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

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Plymouth, CA

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

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Salinas, CA

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

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Southern CA (serves Fresno, Bakersfield, CA

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

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

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

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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

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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

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Southern California, CA

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

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

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Iowa City (national), CA

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

Drone Spraying
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Southern California, CA

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

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

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Monterey County, CA

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

Drone Spraying
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Santa Cruz, CA

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

Drone Spraying
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Colusa County, CA

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

Drone Spraying
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National (3 pilots in ), CA

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

Drone Spraying
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Seattle (CA ops via Cal Forest Nurseries), CA

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.

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Garden Grove, CA

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

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Burlingame, CA

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

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Santa Clara County, CA

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

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Paso Robles, CA

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

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San Diego County, CA

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

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

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

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Salinas (HQ San Francisco), CA

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.

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Napa County Airport; Cypress (HQ), CA

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 Spraying
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