Dover, Delaware sits in Kent County, an ag-relevant region with statewide drone-spray operator coverage available; this page surfaces the crops, rates and licensing context for Dover farmers booking work. Delaware state capital and Kent County ag hub; soybean, corn and broiler-poultry production. Primary crops in Delaware include corn and soybeans, each with established 2026 drone-spray rate bands. Delaware drone application rates run $16 to $24/acre depending on field size, crop and application timing, in line with 2026 statewide benchmarks. Every operator working over Delaware fields must hold FAA Part 107 plus Category 11: Aerial Pest Control from Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA), and many also carry FAA Part 137 for commercial agricultural aircraft operations. Contact statewide operators in the Delaware directory below for Dover availability, or list your business free if you serve Dover.
MD/DE/VA precision ag drone · UPASS Foundation board member
Key Maryland, Delaware and Virginia precision ag drone operator run by Earl Dyson out of Queenstown, MD. Operates DJI Agras T40 for row crop spraying (fungicide, foliar feed), orchard and vegetable pest control and cover crop seeding. UPASS Foundation board member and speaker at UMD Extension Agronomic Drone School at Wye Research Center.
National · DJI Agras distributor explicitly serving NE states
Division of Rozell Sprayer Manufacturing with 40+ years in the sprayer industry based in Tyler, TX. Distributes the full DJI Agras line explicitly to multiple Northeast states including NJ, NY, DE, RI, ME, VT, MA and MD. Provides sales, technical support and training.
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.
National · end-to-end DJI Agras sales, training & compliance in 33+ states
National agricultural drone sales firm providing DJI spray drones with end-to-end support: training, regulatory compliance (Part 107/137), insurance and financing. Explicitly serves 33+ states including NY. Sells full DJI Agras lineup: T70P, T50, T40 and T25.
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.
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.
Mid-Atlantic DJI Agras premier partner · sales + service + training
America's premier DJI Agras drone partner with the largest ag drone parts inventory in the Mid-Atlantic. Founded 2021 by Kenny Strong in Smithsburg, MD. Sells and services full DJI Agras lineup including T100, T50, T40, T30, T25P plus multispectral and thermal imaging drones. Exhibited at Penn State Ag Progress Days 2025 and Keystone Farm Show.
Mid-Atlantic ag drone · fungicide, herbicide, cover crop seeding
Mid-Atlantic ag drone service founded 2024, participating in the Maryland Cover Crop Program. Provides chemical application (fungicide, insecticide, foliar feed, herbicide, deer repellent), cover crop seeding and field mapping. Offers solutions for noise-sensitive areas and muddy or obstacle-filled fields on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
Baltimore-area DJI Agras dealer · sales, repair & custom builds
Baltimore-area dealer selling and servicing agricultural drones including DJI Agras T50. Also builds custom heavy-lift cargo drones and performs DJI conversions. Founded by a U.S. Navy aerospace engineer. Serves the East Coast from Parkville, MD.
Dover sits in Kent County with a population of approximately 39,403 (US Census Bureau Places).
Delaware state capital and Kent County ag hub; soybean, corn and broiler-poultry production.
Sources: USDA NASS Census of Agriculture (county-level cropland and farm-receipts tables) and US Census Bureau Places gazetteer. Confirm exact figures via primary source for any decision-grade use.
| Crop | Operators | Rate ($/acre) | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | 0 | $12 to $18 | Jul to Aug |
| Soybeans | 0 | $12 to $18 | Jul to Sep |
| Wheat | 0 | $12 to $16 | May to Jun |
Rate ranges from national crop benchmarks. Delaware statewide range: $16 to $24/acre. Estimate your job →
Commercial agricultural drone application in Delaware requires the federal FAA Part 137 certificate plus Category 11: Aerial Pest Control from Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA). Read the federal rules in the FAA Part 137 guide and the state-by-state breakdown on state pesticide licensing.
Primary-source references for verifying ag drone operator credentials in Delaware and federally.
Use the spray cost calculator to model Dover jobs against the $16 to $24/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop (most Dover jobs are corn), and whether you need application only or chemical-included pricing.
Confirm the operator holds FAA Part 107, FAA Part 137 and Category 11: Aerial Pest Control. 0 of 0 Dover operators in this directory list Part 137. Ask for a copy of their certificate and state license number before signing.
Corn treatment in Delaware typically lands in the Jul to Aug window. Demand spikes in peak season, so contact 2 to 3 of the Dover operators below 4 to 6 weeks ahead with field maps, target product and a preferred date range. Confirm insurance certificates name your farm as additional insured before the first flight.
Drone spraying in Dover typically runs $16 to $24/acre, in line with the broader Delaware 2026 benchmark. Application-only rates exclude chemical, and quotes vary based on field size, terrain and crop. Corn jobs in Delaware sit toward the lower end of that range when fields are large and contiguous. Use the spray cost calculator to model your specific acreage before requesting quotes.
Dover does not yet have an operator listed at the city level, but 11 drone operators cover Delaware statewide and most can serve Dover fields with reasonable travel. See the statewide grid below or use the spray cost calculator to estimate a job before reaching out. If you provide drone services in Dover, list your business free to anchor this page.
Any operator booking commercial drone pesticide application over Dover fields needs three credentials: FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot Certificate) for the pilot, FAA Part 137 (Agricultural Aircraft Operator Certificate) for the business, and Category 11: Aerial Pest Control from Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA). Confirm all three before any application; many operators also carry NDAA Section 848 compliance for cost-share eligible work.