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Appalachian

Drone Spraying Services in Kentucky

14 verified agricultural drone operators serving Kentucky.

14
Operators
13.0M acres
Agricultural land
Corn, Soybeans
Main crops
Appalachian
Region

Drone operators serving Kentucky

Lafayette, IN

Indiana & Ohio corn-soybean specialist

Crop Hawk Drone Services covers Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan with a 3-drone fleet. Our core business is fungicide application on corn at VT/R1 and soybean applications at R2–R3. We also offer cover crop seeding programs starting in August. Operated by a fourth-generation farm family that understands your operation from the ground up.

Drone SprayingCover Crop SeedingCrop Scouting
$13–$17/acre
28K ac 3FAA
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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.

Drone SprayingCover Crop SeedingFertilizer Application+1 more
Price on request
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Atlanta, AL
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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.

Drone SprayingCover Crop SeedingFertilizer Application+1 more
Price on request
FAA
Houston, TX
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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.

Drone SprayingFertilizer ApplicationCover Crop Seeding+2 more
Price on request
FAA
Nashville, TN

HBCU drone ag research & outreach – Nashville TN

Tennessee State University's DRONEs (Drone Research, Outreach, Navigation, and Education) Program is an HBCU-based initiative delivering drone agriculture research, pilot training, and Extension outreach to Tennessee farmers, with emphasis on serving historically underserved and limited-resource producers. The program offers FAA Part 107 prep courses, precision ag workshops, and applied field research.

Pilot TrainingCrop ScoutingAerial Mapping+1 more
Price on request
FAA
Jackson, TN

West Tennessee corn, soybean & cotton drone spraying

Airborne Ag Drones serves cotton, corn, and soybean producers across west Tennessee, offering fungicide, herbicide, and defoliant applications with DJI Agras equipment. The company focuses on large row-crop operations in the Tennessee River bottom and loess-bluff areas, providing rapid scheduling during critical application windows for cotton defoliation and corn VT fungicide.

Drone SprayingFertilizer ApplicationCover Crop Seeding
Price on request
FAA
Nashville, TN

Middle Tennessee precision ag & orchard drone services

Black Dog Drone Co. provides agricultural drone spraying and mapping services to Middle Tennessee grain and specialty crop producers. The company handles corn and soybean fungicide applications, orchard and vineyard spray programs in the Highland Rim, and NDVI mapping for precision agronomic recommendations.

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Price on request
FAA
Lexington, KY

Land-grant drone research, training & extension – Lexington KY

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment at the University of Kentucky operates a drone research and extension program focused on precision agriculture for Kentucky grain, tobacco, and forage producers. The program conducts field trials, trains producers in drone scouting and application, and partners with county Extension offices statewide.

Crop ScoutingAerial MappingPilot Training+1 more
Price on request
FAA
Bowling Green, KY

Corn, soybean & wheat fungicide – Bowling Green area

Western Kentucky Aerial Spraying provides drone fungicide and herbicide services to row-crop producers across the Pennyroyal and south-central Kentucky. The operator specializes in corn and soybean VT/R3 applications and wheat T3 fungicide timing, offering rapid scheduling and competitive per-acre pricing.

Drone SprayingCover Crop Seeding
Price on request
FAA
Elizabethtown, KY

Kentucky grain & tobacco drone application

Aero Ag LLC is a Kentucky-based agricultural drone operator serving corn, soybean, tobacco, and small grain producers across the Bluegrass and Pennyroyal regions. The company offers fungicide, herbicide, and fertilizer applications with DJI Agras platforms and holds FAA Part 107 certification.

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Price on request
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Paducah, KY

Western Kentucky precision ag drone services

Bestway Ag provides drone spraying and precision agriculture services across western Kentucky and southern Illinois, specializing in corn, soybean, and wheat fungicide programs. The operation uses DJI Agras equipment and offers custom application scheduling for large row-crop farms.

Drone SprayingFertilizer ApplicationCrop Scouting
Price on request
FAA
Lexington, KY

Osprey network coverage for Kentucky producers

The Kentucky division of the Osprey Agri Drones network delivers drone spraying services to corn, soybean, and tobacco growers across central and eastern Kentucky. Osprey operates a multi-state fleet of DJI Agras T50 and T100 drones, offering NDAA-compliant options and rapid scheduling for time-sensitive applications.

Drone SprayingCover Crop SeedingFertilizer Application
Price on request
FAA
Vina, AL

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.

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Price on request
FAA
Coastal Alabama, AL

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.

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Price on request
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Crops for drone spraying in Kentucky

Drone spraying FAQ for Kentucky

There are currently 14 verified agricultural drone operators listed for Kentucky: Crop Hawk Drone Services, Osprey Agri Drones, Avary Drone, Hylio, Tennessee State University DRONEs Program, Airborne Ag Drones, Black Dog Drone Co., University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Western Kentucky Aerial Spraying, Aero Ag LLC, Bestway Ag, Osprey Agri Drones – Kentucky Division, AcuSpray (Vina, AL), Coastal Agriculture Services. Contact them directly for quotes and availability.

Drone spraying rates in Kentucky are in line with the national average of $12 to $18 per acre for application only, with the farmer supplying the chemical product. Rates vary based on field size, terrain, and crop type. Contact listed operators for exact quotes for your operation.

The main crops in Kentucky that benefit from drone spraying include Corn, Soybeans, Wheat. Drone application is especially valuable when fields are too wet for ground rigs, crops are too tall for tractor-mounted sprayers, or fields are small and irregular.

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