Georgia is the #2 US cotton state at 1.2 million acres, with Category 34 (Aerial Methods) requiring FAA proof and a Pesticide Contractor License. Rates run $16 to $26 per acre. Peanuts, pecans and blueberries add specialty crop demand beyond cotton.
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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.
National ag drone operator network, SE & mid-Atlantic focus
Osprey Agri Drones is a national agricultural drone operator network with strong coverage across the Southeast and mid-Atlantic. The company coordinates multi-state fleet deployment for corn, soybean, cotton, peanut and rice applications, offering operators in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky and beyond.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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High-capacity ag drone application, Southeast & Gulf Coast
Talos Drones operates high-capacity agricultural drone platforms across the Southeast and Gulf Coast, specializing in large-acreage rice, cotton and soybean applications. The company uses heavy-lift spray drones for efficient coverage of Delta and coastal plain farmland, with crews available across Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas and the surrounding region.
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.
South Carolina cotton, soybeans & timber drone services
Carter Aerial Land Management is a South Carolina-based drone application company serving cotton, soybean and timber producers across the Pee Dee and Lowcountry regions. Services include fungicide and defoliant applications for cotton, soybean R3 programs and herbicide spraying for pine release and invasive species control in managed timberlands.
SC wetland seeding, wildlife habitat & ag drone services
Conservation Drone Services operates across South Carolina providing drone seeding for wildlife habitat restoration, wetland grass establishment and cover crop broadcasting, alongside crop scouting and mapping services. The company works with USDA NRCS, Ducks Unlimited and private landowners to restore native grasses, waterfowl impoundments and longleaf pine understory.
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Southeast Drone Solutions operates a multi-drone fleet serving row-crop producers across North Carolina and South Carolina. The company offers corn VT fungicide, soybean R3 applications, cotton defoliant timing and cover crop seeding, with crews positioned across the Piedmont and Coastal Plain for rapid response during peak application season.
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Category 34 = 0 CE hours. CE earned through site categories.
Georgia pesticide licensing is administered by the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA). Category 34 (Aerial Methods) covers drone application and uniquely requires proof of FAA certification (Part 107 and/or Part 137) at the state level, most states do not formally verify FAA credentials. Exams are $45 each with a $90 license fee on a 5-year cycle.
Category 34 carries zero CE hours of its own; continuing education must be earned through site categories. A Pesticide Contractor License is required for the business entity in addition to individual certification. Reciprocity exists with AL, FL, SC, TN and NC.
Georgia-specific rules operators must know
•Category 34 requires proof of FAA certification (Part 107 and/or Part 137).
•Category 34 has 0 CE hours (CE comes from site categories).
Drone spraying in Georgia, frequently asked questions
Cotton defoliant runs $16 to $22 per acre. Pecan and blueberry orchard work runs $22 to $26. Row crop fungicide at the lower end.
Yes. Category 34 (Aerial Methods) requires you to show FAA Part 107 and/or Part 137 documentation as part of the state certification. This is unusual; most states do not formally verify FAA credentials.
Georgia requires commercial operators to hold both individual applicator certification and a Pesticide Contractor License for the business entity.
Peanuts (800K acres), pecans (180K acres) and blueberries (25K acres) all have growing drone adoption. Peach orchards in central Georgia are an emerging niche.
Yes, with any EPA-approved state. Special agreement with Mississippi. Contact GDA for specific procedures.
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