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Fertilizer Application in California

Apply granular and liquid fertilizers with precision from the air.

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How fertilizer application works

Fertilizer application by drone delivers granular nutrients (urea, DAP, MAP) and foliar liquids uniformly across fields. The centrifugal spreading system covers a swath of 8 to 16 feet with consistent distribution. Ideal for variable-rate topdressing, late-season foliar applications, and areas with limited ground equipment access. Same drones used for spraying are fitted with spreader attachments for fertilizer applications.

Typical rate: $12โ€“$20/acre

Fertilizer Application drone operators in California(all operators in state)

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.

Drone SprayingAerial MappingCrop Scouting+1 more
$18โ€“$30/acre
22K ac 4FAA
Daytona Beach, FL

FL ยท 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.

Drone SprayingEquipment SalesAerial Mapping
Price on request
FAA
Syracuse, NY
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World's first drone pollination service ยท 25โ€“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 25โ€“50% yield increase. Won $500K Grow-NY prize and $250K GENIUS NY investment. First commercial apple pollination at Beak and Skiff orchard.

Drone Spraying
Price on request
FAA

FAQ: fertilizer application in California

Liquid foliar fertilizers, granular urea, DAP, MAP, and micronutrient blends with particle sizes of 1 to 4 mm. Dry fertilizers must be free-flowing and compatible with centrifugal spreader systems. Custom blends and biological products also work well.

We don't currently have operators specialized in fertilizer application listed directly in California. Many national operators cover multiple states โ€” contact them for availability.