Lake Wales, Florida sits in Polk County, an ag-relevant region with statewide drone-spray operator coverage available; this page surfaces the crops, rates and licensing context for Lake Wales farmers booking work. Central Florida citrus belt; Polk County is one of the top US citrus-producing counties. Primary crops in Florida include corn and soybeans, each with established 2026 drone-spray rate bands. Florida drone application rates run $18 to $28/acre depending on field size, crop and application timing, in line with 2026 statewide benchmarks. Every operator working over Florida fields must hold FAA Part 107 plus Aerial Pest Control (Ch. 487 F.S.) from Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), and many also carry FAA Part 137 for commercial agricultural aircraft operations. Contact statewide operators in the Florida directory below for Lake Wales availability, or list your business free if you serve Lake Wales.
0
Listed operators
$18 to $28/acre
Florida rate range
Corn, Soybeans
Top crops served
Drone operators serving FloridaNo operator listed at the Lake Wales city level yet. 25 statewide operators cover Florida and most can serve Lake Wales fields with reasonable travel.
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 to Oct) books fast, reserve your window in July.
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.
Verified OperatorFAA Part 107 ✓
Drone SprayingCover Crop SeedingFertilizer Application+1 more
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.
Verified OperatorFAA Part 107 ✓NDAA Compliant ✓
Drone SprayingFertilizer ApplicationCover Crop Seeding+2 more
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.
Verified OperatorFAA Part 107 ✓
Drone SprayingFertilizer ApplicationEquipment Sales+2 more
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.
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.
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.
Verified OperatorFAA Part 137 ✓FAA Part 107 ✓
Drone SprayingFertilizer ApplicationAerial Mapping+1 more
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.
Verified OperatorFAA Part 107 ✓
Drone SprayingAerial Mapping
Price on request
Lake Wales ag-county context
Lake Wales sits in Polk County with a population of approximately 16,903 (US Census Bureau Places).
Central Florida citrus belt; Polk County is one of the top US citrus-producing counties.
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.
Rate ranges from national crop benchmarks. Florida statewide range: $18 to $28/acre. Estimate your job →
Required credentials for drone operators serving Lake Wales
Commercial agricultural drone application in Florida requires the federal FAA Part 137 certificate plus Aerial Pest Control (Ch. 487 F.S.) from Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). Read the federal rules in the FAA Part 137 guide and the state-by-state breakdown on state pesticide licensing.
Verify Lake Wales drone operator credentials
Primary-source references for verifying ag drone operator credentials in Florida and federally.
Use the spray cost calculator to model Lake Wales jobs against the $18 to $28/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop (most Lake Wales jobs are corn), and whether you need application only or chemical-included pricing.
2
Verify FAA Part 137 and Florida licensing
Confirm the operator holds FAA Part 107, FAA Part 137 and Aerial Pest Control (Ch. 487 F.S.). 0 of 0 Lake Wales operators in this directory list Part 137. Ask for a copy of their certificate and state license number before signing.
3
Book the application window early
Corn treatment in Florida typically lands in the Jul to Aug window. Demand spikes in peak season, so contact 2 to 3 of the Lake Wales 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 Lake Wales typically runs $18 to $28/acre, in line with the broader Florida 2026 benchmark. Application-only rates exclude chemical, and quotes vary based on field size, terrain and crop. Corn jobs in Florida 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.
Lake Wales does not yet have an operator listed at the city level, but 25 drone operators cover Florida statewide and most can serve Lake Wales 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 Lake Wales, list your business free to anchor this page.
Any operator booking commercial drone pesticide application over Lake Wales fields needs three credentials: FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot Certificate) for the pilot, FAA Part 137 (Agricultural Aircraft Operator Certificate) for the business, and Aerial Pest Control (Ch. 487 F.S.) from Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). Confirm all three before any application; many operators also carry NDAA Section 848 compliance for cost-share eligible work.