Owensboro, Kentucky sits in Daviess County, an ag-relevant region with statewide drone-spray operator coverage available; this page surfaces the crops, rates and licensing context for Owensboro farmers booking work. Western Kentucky Ohio River basin; Daviess County combines corn, soybean, tobacco and bourbon-corn production. Primary crops in Kentucky include corn and soybeans, each with established 2026 drone-spray rate bands. Kentucky drone application rates run $14 to $19/acre depending on field size, crop and application timing, in line with 2026 statewide benchmarks. Every operator working over Kentucky fields must hold FAA Part 107 plus Category 11: Aerial Certification (explicitly includes UAS) from Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA), and many also carry FAA Part 137 for commercial agricultural aircraft operations. Contact statewide operators in the Kentucky directory below for Owensboro availability, or list your business free if you serve Owensboro.
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.
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 to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Owensboro sits in Daviess County with a population of approximately 60,179 (US Census Bureau Places).
Western Kentucky Ohio River basin; Daviess County combines corn, soybean, tobacco and bourbon-corn production.
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.
| Crop | Operators | Rate ($/acre) | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | 0 | $12 to $18 | Jul to Aug |
| Soybeans | 0 | $12 to $18 | Jul to Sep |
| Wheat | 0 | $12 to $16 | May to Jun |
Rate ranges from national crop benchmarks. Kentucky statewide range: $14 to $19/acre. Estimate your job →
Commercial agricultural drone application in Kentucky requires the federal FAA Part 137 certificate plus Category 11: Aerial Certification (explicitly includes UAS) from Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA). Read the federal rules in the FAA Part 137 guide and the state-by-state breakdown on state pesticide licensing.
Primary-source references for verifying ag drone operator credentials in Kentucky and federally.
Use the spray cost calculator to model Owensboro jobs against the $14 to $19/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop (most Owensboro jobs are corn), and whether you need application only or chemical-included pricing.
Confirm the operator holds FAA Part 107, FAA Part 137 and Category 11: Aerial Certification (explicitly includes UAS). 0 of 0 Owensboro operators in this directory list Part 137. Ask for a copy of their certificate and state license number before signing.
Corn treatment in Kentucky typically lands in the Jul to Aug window. Demand spikes in peak season, so contact 2 to 3 of the Owensboro 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 Owensboro typically runs $14 to $19/acre, in line with the broader Kentucky 2026 benchmark. Application-only rates exclude chemical, and quotes vary based on field size, terrain and crop. Corn jobs in Kentucky 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.
Owensboro does not yet have an operator listed at the city level, but 15 drone operators cover Kentucky statewide and most can serve Owensboro 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 Owensboro, list your business free to anchor this page.
Any operator booking commercial drone pesticide application over Owensboro fields needs three credentials: FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot Certificate) for the pilot, FAA Part 137 (Agricultural Aircraft Operator Certificate) for the business, and Category 11: Aerial Certification (explicitly includes UAS) from Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA). Confirm all three before any application; many operators also carry NDAA Section 848 compliance for cost-share eligible work.