Florida requires Aerial Pest Control certification under Chapter 487 with no exam fee but a $250 commercial license and annual aircraft registration with FDACS. Citrus (375K acres) drives the primary drone demand, with Asian citrus psyllid management requiring frequent low-volume insecticide applications. Rates run $18 to $28 per acre.
National ag drone operator network & marketplace
Avary Drone operates a national network of vetted agricultural drone operators and a booking marketplace connecting growers with local certified pilots. Coverage spans the Southeast, Midwest and mid-Atlantic, with operators available for corn, soybean, cotton and rice fungicide and herbicide applications, as well as cover crop seeding.
American-made NDAA-compliant ag drones & operator network
Hylio designs and manufactures the AG-272, the leading NDAA-compliant agricultural spray drone in the United States and supports a national network of certified Hylio operators. The company provides sales, training and operator support for federal programs, defense-adjacent ag operations and buyers requiring US-manufactured drone equipment.
Ranch & Row Aerial Ag LLC is a Jacksonville, Florida drone application business working across Florida and Georgia. The operator flies a DJI Agras T50 for spraying, dry spreading and cover crop seeding. Work covers pasture and rangeland, cover crop plantings and general row-crop acreage in both states.
Florida drone applicator holding an FAA Section 44807 exemption and a Part 137 Agricultural Aircraft Operator certificate. Provides drone application at 2 to 10 gallons per acre for row crops, specialty crops, orchards, pasture and ditches. Also offers greenhouse cleaning and shading plus aerial biocontrol applications.
Advanced ag drone technology & application services
Pegasus Robotics develops and deploys advanced agricultural drone systems for large-scale crop protection and precision application. The company offers both equipment solutions and commercial application services across the Southeast, with a focus on high-efficiency coverage for corn, soybeans and cotton using autonomy-enhanced drone platforms.
Southeast multi-state ag drone & aerial application services
KDB Land and Air is a multi-state agricultural drone and aerial application company operating across the Southeast. The company offers drone fungicide, herbicide and defoliant programs for cotton, corn, soybeans and peanuts across Alabama, Georgia and Florida, with crews positioned for rapid deployment during critical spray windows.
SW Georgia · authorized DJI dealer + spray drone pioneer for peanuts & cotton
Authorized Reinke irrigation dealer in Smithville, SW Georgia that expanded into DJI agricultural drone sales and spraying. Run by Alex Harrell (owner/operator) and Johnny Villanueva (store manager). Sells DJI T10, T30 and T40 plus custom spray drone trailers. Featured in SW Georgia Farm Credit Wiregrass magazine as a drone spraying pioneer for peanuts, cotton and row crops.
SE Georgia · drone herbicide for forestry reforestation in GA & FL
Forestry-focused company in Southeast Georgia offering drone herbicide spraying for pine reforestation (loblolly and slash pine plantations). Also provides reforestation consulting, prescribed burning and tree planting. Led by a registered Forester in Georgia and certified SAF Forester. Serves Georgia and Florida.
GA · XAG P100 Pro HP fleet, peanuts, cotton, pecans & blueberries
National aerial services company with a dedicated drone ag division actively operating in Georgia. Fully licensed in Georgia. Operates fleet of XAG P100 Pro HP drones for wet spraying, dry spreading (fertilizer/seed), aerial surveys, multispectral crop analysis and prescription mapping. Confirmed operations in Bulloch County peanuts and SW Georgia cotton.
Tampa FL · citrus, strawberry & turf drone spraying since 2023
Central Florida drone spraying provider founded 2023, specializing in citrus disease protection, turf nutrient application and strawberry field treatments. Based in Tampa, FL. Operates DJI Agras T40 for fungicides, pesticides, fertilizers and micronutrients across citrus, strawberry, nurseries and turf farms.
Miami FL · DJI Agriculture Master Distributor for the Americas
DJI Agriculture Master Distributor headquartered in Miami, FL with offices in Mexico, Argentina and Panama. Specializes in agricultural drone technology sales serving the Americas. Sells DJI Agras T30, T40, Phantom 4 RTK and P4 Multispectral. Training provided with each industrial drone purchase. Contact: +1 786-229-6330.
South FL · citrus, sugarcane & exotic vegetation control
Agricultural drone spraying and mapping service in South Florida (Polk/Highlands County area). Specializes in exotic vegetation control and precision application with RTK GPS centimeter-level accuracy. Covers citrus, sugarcane, tomatoes, avocados and nursery plants.
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Florida pesticide licensing is administered by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) under Aerial Pest Control (Chapter 487 F.S.). Florida does not charge exam fees, the $250 commercial license is the main upfront cost. All aircraft including drones must register annually with FDACS, and insurance or a surety bond is required.
Florida has 24 separate pest control categories, the most granular category system in the US. Operators must certify in each relevant category. Renewal is on a 4-year cycle with 4 Core and 16 Aerial CEUs required. Reciprocity exists with AL, GA and SC.
Florida is part of the Southeast agricultural region. See rates, crops and operators across the region.
$18 to $28 per acre. Citrus insecticide at the high end, row crop and pasture applications at the low end.
Yes. All aircraft including drones must register annually with FDACS for aerial pesticide application. This is in addition to FAA registration.
Correct. FDACS does not charge for pesticide applicator exams. The $250 commercial license fee is the main cost.
The psyllid transmits citrus greening disease. Management requires frequent (every 2 to 4 weeks) low-volume insecticide applications during new flush growth. Drones handle this more precisely than airblast sprayers, especially near residential areas.
24 separate categories. Operators must certify in each relevant one. This is the most granular category system in the US.
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