FAA Part 107 and Part 137 training for agricultural drone operators.
Ag drone pilot training programs cover FAA Part 107 exam preparation, Part 137 agricultural operator certification, hands-on flight training with commercial spray drones, mission planning, equipment calibration, state pesticide applicator license requirements, and insurance and liability basics. Programs range from weekend courses for students with existing Part 107 certificates to full multi-week programs for new pilots.
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.
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.
Miami FL · DJI Agriculture Master Distributor for the Americas
DJI Agriculture Master Distributor headquartered in Miami, FL with offices in Mexico, Argentina, and Panama. Specializes in agricultural drone technology sales serving the Americas. Sells DJI Agras T30, T40, Phantom 4 RTK, and P4 Multispectral. Training provided with each industrial drone purchase. Contact: +1 786-229-6330.
AR · nationwide DJI dealer + custom aerial applicator since 2021
Nationwide dealer of agricultural spray drones and aerial commercial applicator based in Arkansas, founded 2021. Specializes in personalized customer care offering sales, service, parts, repair, and custom spraying. Holds both FAA Part 107 and Part 137 certifications.
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.
AR · authorized DJI dealer, in-person demos & training
Authorized DJI dealer and distributor based in Arkansas, founded 2024. Provides local support, in-person demonstrations, training, and ongoing support for agricultural drones including DJI Agras T50, T40, and T25. Also sells DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise, Multispectral, and Thermal models for precision crop spraying.
You need an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, an FAA Part 137 Agricultural Aircraft Operator Certificate, and your state's pesticide applicator license with an aerial endorsement. Training programs prepare you for all three requirements.
Part 107 exam preparation takes 2 to 4 weeks of self-study. The Part 137 process takes 30 to 90 days after application. State pesticide applicator exam schedules vary. Most training programs cover all requirements in one 3 to 5 day course.
There are 7 operators offering pilot training drone services in Louisiana: Hylio, LSU AgCenter Precision Agriculture, LSUA Drone Training Center, Scorpion Drones, Max Drone Service, Southern Drone Ops, Arkansas Drone Solutions.