Alexandria, Louisiana has 1 verified agricultural drone operator listed in the directory, serving farms across the surrounding area. Central Louisiana ag hub; Rapides Parish combines cotton, soybean, rice and forestry production. Together they list rice and soybeans as the primary crops treated by drone, with additional coverage across other regional commodities. Louisiana drone application rates run $14 to $20/acre depending on field size, crop and application timing, in line with 2026 statewide benchmarks. Available services in Alexandria include pilot training, ag consulting, giving growers a full menu beyond pesticide application. Every operator working over Louisiana fields must hold FAA Part 107 plus Category 11: Aerial Applicator + Aerial Owner Operator License from Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF), and many also carry FAA Part 137 for commercial agricultural aircraft operations. Contact the operators below directly for season availability, exact per-acre pricing and to confirm license and insurance status before booking.
FAA Part 107 & ag drone pilot training, Alexandria LA
Louisiana State University of Alexandria operates a drone training center offering FAA Part 107 ground school and agricultural drone pilot certification courses. Programs are tailored for producers, agronomists and aspiring commercial operators across central Louisiana, covering sUAS regulations, precision ag applications and hands-on flight training.
Alexandria sits in Rapides Parish with a population of approximately 45,275 (US Census Bureau Places).
Central Louisiana ag hub; Rapides Parish combines cotton, soybean, rice and forestry production.
Sources: USDA NASS Census of Agriculture (county-level cropland and farm-receipts tables) and US Census Bureau Places gazetteer. Confirm exact figures via primary source for any decision-grade use.
| Crop | Operators | Rate ($/acre) | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice | 0 | $14 to $22 | May to Aug |
| Soybeans | 0 | $12 to $18 | Jul to Sep |
| Cotton | 0 | $14 to $20 | Jun to Oct |
Rate ranges from national crop benchmarks. Louisiana statewide range: $14 to $20/acre. Estimate your job →
Commercial agricultural drone application in Louisiana requires the federal FAA Part 137 certificate plus Category 11: Aerial Applicator + Aerial Owner Operator License from Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF). 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 Louisiana and federally.
Use the spray cost calculator to model Alexandria jobs against the $14 to $20/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop (most Alexandria jobs are rice), and whether you need application only or chemical-included pricing.
Confirm the operator holds FAA Part 107, FAA Part 137 and Category 11: Aerial Applicator + Aerial Owner Operator License. 0 of 1 Alexandria operators in this directory list Part 137. Ask for a copy of their certificate and state license number before signing.
Rice treatment in Louisiana typically lands in the May to Aug window. Demand spikes in peak season, so contact 2 to 3 of the Alexandria 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 Alexandria typically runs $14 to $20/acre, in line with the broader Louisiana 2026 benchmark. Application-only rates exclude chemical, and quotes vary based on field size, terrain and crop. Rice jobs in Louisiana 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.
1 verified agricultural drone operators are listed in the directory for Alexandria, Louisiana: LSUA Drones. All listings are reviewed for licensing claims and contact information before publication.
Of the 1 Alexandria operators listed, 1 hold FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot Certificate) and 0 hold FAA Part 137 (Agricultural Aircraft Operator), which is the federal credential required for commercial agricultural application. 0 list NDAA Section 848 compliant equipment. On the state side, Louisiana requires Category 11: Aerial Applicator + Aerial Owner Operator License from Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) for any commercial drone pesticide application.
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