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.
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.
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.
NJ · 50+ drone fleet, 123.5 acres/hr, DJI Agras T20 launch customer
Morristown, NJ operator founded 2020 by commercial airline pilots. DJI Agras T20 launch customer (purchased 49 units). Fleet of 50+ Agras drones capable of flying 5 simultaneously covering 123.5 acres/hour. Services include agricultural spraying, cover crop seeding, greenhouse whitewashing, Part 107 training and drone leasing. Serves NJ, NY, CT, IL and GA.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Multi-state Carolinas ag drone network
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.
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.
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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 is part of the Southeast agricultural region. See rates, crops and operators across the region.
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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