Connecticut is actively formalizing drone spraying regulations under HB 6289 (2024) with a March 2026 implementation deadline. Current rules require per-application aerial permits (Form DEP-PEST-APP-100) with fees of $200 to $565 per application and 200 to 300 foot buffer zone notifications. Contact DEEP for current drone authorization status.
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National · farmer-founded ag drone dealer since 2015
One of the earliest US agricultural drone dealers, founded 2015 by a group of farmers. Sells DJI Agras T50, T100 and Talos T60X plus sprayer trailer solutions. Provides training at IN/IL facilities. CropTech Solutions (Waterford, PA) is an authorized FlyingAg dealer. Contact: corey@flyingag.com.
National · DJI Certified Service Center, 50K+ acres sprayed, NE state pages
DJI Certified Service Center and authorized dealer based in Dundee, OH, run by Mike. Has sprayed 50K+ acres. Maintains state-specific pages for most NE states: NY, NJ, PA, MD, DE, CT, WV, NH and MA. Designed the nuWay Ag Drone Trailer. Sells DJI Agras T100, T50, T40, T25, FlyCart 100 and Mavic 3M.
National network · largest spray drone operator network in US, 30+ states
Largest spray drone operator network in the US covering 30+ states, based in Iowa City, IA and led by CEO Mariah Scott. AcreConnect platform (map.acreconnect.io) connects farmers with local operators. Stone Valley Drones (PA) is a network member. Sells DJI Agras T10, T30, T40 and XAG P100 Pro. Holds FAA Exemption 18929B.
Northeast · only identified XAG authorized dealer in the region
The only identified XAG authorized dealer serving the Northeast US. Also sells DJI drones and the Ceres Air platform. Offers precision aerial application, multispectral mapping, agricultural education, training, repairs and drone sales. Partners with Virginia Ag Drones. Offers John Deere Financing.
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National · largest US ag spray drone distributor, 21K YouTube subscribers
Self-described largest agricultural spray drone distributor in the US, founded 2019 in Boonville, MO by Taylor Moreland and Kit Carlson. Distributes EAVision J70, J150 and RoadRunner 350. Maintains dealer locator and custom applicator maps. Hi-Aloft (PA) is an affiliate dealer. 21K YouTube subscribers.
First DJI Agriculture distributor in the Northeast · Syracuse, NY
First DJI Agriculture Distributor in the Northeast, originally founded as Empire Drone in Fulton, NY (2018) by Sean Falconer and John McGraw. Acquired by Volatus Aerospace in November 2022 for approx. $650K. Sells, trains, maintains and leases DJI Agras T16, T40, T50 plus Autel, Draganfly and Wingtra platforms. Showcased at 2025 NY Farm Show.
Specialty drone seeding operator focused on cover crop establishment into standing cash crops across New England. Has worked at Borderview Farm Research Institute in Alburgh, VT and in Hadley, MA. Operates heavy-lift agricultural drones. Contact: (978) 430-0415.
Connecticut drone agriculture startup co-founded by a licensed drone pilot and Cushman Farms owner. Planning a spring 2026 pilot program for drone spraying and scouting services following CT Public Act 25-152 (2025) which legalized drone crop spraying. Will serve sweet corn, leafy greens, apples, berries and nursery plants.
Aerial category being formalized per HB 6289 (2024). Deadline March 2026.
Core + category. $200 to DEEP + $21 proctoring.
Renewal & CE
5-year cycle
12 CEU per category per 5-year cycle.
Connecticut aerial pesticide licensing is administered by CT DEEP. Under HB 6289 (2024), the Commissioner was mandated to update regulations by March 2026 to explicitly authorize drones for crop treatment, contact DEEP for current status of implementing regulations. Pre-existing aerial rules require a per-application aerial permit (Form DEP-PEST-APP-100) with USGS maps, buffer zone notifications of 200 to 300 feet and acreage-based fees of $200 to $565 per application. Exam fees are $200 to DEEP plus $21 proctoring.
Connecticut operates on a 5-year certification cycle, the longest in the US. Each category requires 12 CEUs per cycle. Reciprocity exists with NY, NJ and MA.
Connecticut-specific rules operators must know
•HB 6289 (2024) mandated Commissioner to update regulations by March 2026 to authorize drones for crop treatment.
Drone spraying in Connecticut, frequently asked questions
HB 6289 (2024) mandated the DEEP Commissioner to update regulations by March 2026 to explicitly authorize drones. Current status should be confirmed directly with DEEP, as implementing regulations may still be in development.
Connecticut requires Form DEP-PEST-APP-100 for each aerial application, with USGS maps, buffer zone notifications and acreage-based fees of $200 to $565. This applies to drones as well as manned aircraft.
$20 to $30 per acre. Small fields, dense population, buffer zone requirements and per-application permit fees all push costs above neighboring states.
Yes, at 5 years, tied with a few other states but the longest in this region. 12 CEU per category per 5-year cycle.
Yes, with NY, NJ and MA.
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