Drone Spraying Services in Florida

Georgia & Southeast cotton defoliation expert

Southern Skies Ag Drone specializes in cotton defoliation, peanut desiccation, and corn fungicide across Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and South Carolina. Our 5-drone fleet handles soft Delta soils and sensitive neighboring crops where airplane applicators decline to fly. Defoliant season (Sept–Oct) books fast — reserve your window in July.

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.

Drone ag technology & application services – Southeast US

Volitant Technologies provides agricultural drone application services and precision technology solutions to row-crop and specialty crop producers across the Southeast. The company combines drone spraying with data analytics and remote sensing to deliver prescription-based applications for fungicide, herbicide, and fertilizer programs.

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.

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.

FL · primary research & education hub for drone ag in Florida

University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (Gainesville, FL). Primary educational and research institution in Florida for drone technology in agriculture. Led by Yiannis Ampatzidis and Wenhao Liu. Publishes regulatory guides, conducts spray drone research for citrus and specialty crops, and provides Part 107 exam prep and pesticide applicator training statewide.

FL Keys government · drone larvicide in remote salt marshes since 2019

Monroe County / Florida Keys government agency using customized drones carrying 7–8 lbs of larvicide to treat small, hard-to-reach parcels in remote salt marshes. Founded drone program 2019 under Executive Director Andrea Leal. Too confined for helicopters but impractical to reach on foot across the Florida Keys.

Vero Beach FL government · drone aerial larvicide application

Indian River County, FL government agency using sub-contracted drone operators alongside fixed-wing aircraft for aerial larvicide application (granular/pelleted material) targeting mosquito larvae. All operations follow local, state, and federal regulations.

Fort Myers FL · FAA UAS Integration Pilot Program 2018 selectee

Fort Myers, FL government agency and one of only 10 entities selected for the FAA's UAS Integration Pilot Program in 2018. Uses drones for mosquito surveillance and treatment in extensive mangrove habitats. Has planned deployment of a 1,500-lb drone platform for large-scale treatment. Contact: Eric Jackson (Public Information Officer).

FL · FAA Part 107 certification training across Miami, Orlando & Treasure Coast

Port St. Lucie, FL drone training provider offering FAA Part 107 certification and professional drone training across Florida, serving Miami, Orlando, and the Treasure Coast. Provides hands-on flight skills and enterprise/government drone training including agriculture applications.

FL · BS in Unmanned Aircraft Systems + drone pilot training

Daytona Beach, FL university offering one of the few Bachelor's degrees in Unmanned Aircraft Systems in the US. Covers drone operations, data collection, regulations, and engineering with hands-on simulator and flight training. Nationally recognized program preparing students for agricultural and commercial drone careers.

South FL · 200–700 acres/day per drone near Lake Okeechobee

South Florida ag drone spraying operator near Lake Okeechobee founded 2024 by Alex Peterson. Operates EAVision J150 drones (20-gallon tank with LiDAR radar mapping) covering 200 to 700 acres per day per drone. Services: fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides for South Florida agricultural crops.

FL government · drone larvicide in parks & wetlands

Broward County government agency using drones with 15-lb spray payloads to treat mosquito breeding grounds in difficult-to-access parks and wetlands. Targets Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in South Florida. Pioneer government use of UAS for vector control.

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.

Naples FL government · drone surveillance & larvicide application

Collier Mosquito Control District in Naples, FL uses drones for mosquito management, filling the gap between manned aircraft and ground operations. Conducts drone surveillance for mosquito breeding and targeted larvicide applications. Key contacts: Robin King (Communications) and Atom Rosales (Technical Development).

AL franchise · precision drone spraying, sales & training nationwide

National franchise network for precision drone spraying with a confirmed Southeast franchise location in Vina, AL. Co-founded by Aaron Duval and Jeff Bickley. Named Top Precision Farming Solutions Provider 2023 by AgriBusiness Review. Sells DJI Agras T50, T100, XAG P100 Pro, and Talos T60X plus drone trailers. Provides Part 107/137 regulatory support.

AL · comprehensive drone application across row crops, forestry & aquatics

Alabama-based operator founded 2023 offering comprehensive drone aerial application across row crops, forestry, pastures, and invasive species. Covers AL, GA, MS, FL, TN, AR, and KY. Services include cotton, peanuts, corn, soybeans, hay, loblolly pine, orchards, vegetables, and aquatic weed management plus multispectral imaging.