Apply fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, and defoliants with precision from the air.
Drone spraying is the most requested agricultural drone service in the United States. Commercial spray drones fly 8 to 15 feet above the crop canopy at 12 to 15 mph, applying fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, defoliants, and foliar nutrients at carrier volumes of 2 to 5 gallons per acre. Rotor downwash forces droplets into the canopy for coverage comparable to ground rigs at one-fifth the water volume. Drones are most valuable when fields are too wet for ground equipment, crops are too tall for tractor-mounted sprayers, or small and irregular fields make airplane application impractical.
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.
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 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).
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.
Most operators charge $12 to $18 per acre for application only, with the farmer supplying the chemical product. Rates vary by region, field size, terrain, and product type. Small or irregularly shaped fields typically cost more per acre than large, open tracts.
A single commercial spray drone covers 20 to 50 acres per hour depending on the application rate, field layout, and drone model. A DJI Agras T50 averages 30 to 40 acres per hour in real-world conditions. Multi-drone fleets multiply throughput proportionally.
Operators must hold an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, an FAA Part 137 Agricultural Aircraft Operator Certificate or valid exemption, and their state's pesticide applicator license with an aerial endorsement. They must also carry liability insurance.
There are 20 operators offering drone spraying drone services in Florida: Southern Skies Ag Drone LLC, Pegasus Robotics, Volitant Technologies, Avary Drone, Hylio, KDB Land and Air, Flint River Irrigation Inc, Specialty Reforestation Inc, Fair Lifts Agricultural Drones, Precision Agricultural Services, Southwest Drone Service, Florida Keys Mosquito Control District, Indian River Mosquito Control District, Lee County Mosquito Control District, Florida Drone Spray, Broward County Mosquito Control, Central UAS Technologies, Collier Mosquito Control District, AcuSpray (Vina, AL), Coastal Agriculture Services.