Precision agriculture consulting, NDVI data analysis, and spray program design.
Agricultural drone consulting helps farmers and agribusinesses develop drone spray programs, interpret aerial data, select equipment, and build the business case for drone integration. Consultants review NDVI and multispectral data, design variable-rate prescription maps, advise on product selection and carrier volumes, and help operators start or grow commercial drone businesses.
LSU Extension drone research & producer education – Baton Rouge
The LSU AgCenter Precision Agriculture program conducts applied drone research and farmer training across Louisiana. Extension agents and researchers evaluate drone-applied fungicides on rice and soybeans, run UAV mapping demonstrations, and provide county-level workshops to help producers integrate drone technology into their operations.
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.
AR · third-gen aerial applicators, Part 137 filing service & training
Third-generation aerial applicators based in Arkansas and the Southeast US, founded 2019. Provides advanced aerial analytics, precision ag consulting, training, and a done-for-you FAA Part 137 exemption filing service for drone operators. Also offers multispectral mapping, prescription file creation, and drone sales.
Consulting sessions typically cover equipment selection, FAA certification requirements, state licensing, insurance, business model development, spray program design, and data interpretation from aerial imaging. Rates range from $200 per hour for specific questions to $2,500 for full program development.
There are 3 operators offering ag consulting drone services in Louisiana: LSU AgCenter Precision Agriculture, LSUA Drone Training Center, Southern Drone Ops.