Winnsboro, Louisiana has 2 verified agricultural drone operators listed in the directory, serving farms across the surrounding area. 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 $20/acre depending on field size, crop and application timing, in line with 2026 statewide benchmarks. Available services in Winnsboro include drone spraying, cover crop seeding, fertilizer application and equipment sales, giving growers a full menu beyond pesticide application. Every operator working over Louisiana fields must hold FAA Part 107 plus Category 11: Aerial Applicator + Aerial Owner Operator License from Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF), and many also carry FAA Part 137 for commercial agricultural aircraft operations. Contact the operators below directly for season availability, exact per-acre pricing and to confirm license and insurance status before booking.
2 of the Winnsboro operators list drone spraying as a core service, with most jobs targeting rice fungicide and herbicide passes. Typical mission size runs 40 to 800 acres per day per drone.
Northeast Louisiana rice & soybean drone application
Macon Ridge Ag Drones serves rice and soybean producers across northeast Louisiana's Macon Ridge and Mississippi River Delta farmland. The operator focuses on fungicide and herbicide applications for flooded rice, as well as soybean R3 fungicide timing and cover crop seeding in the fall.
N Louisiana ag drone precision spraying (90% herbicide) drone sales/service.
| Crop | Operators | Rate ($/acre) | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice | 1 | $14 to $22 | May to Aug |
| Soybeans | 1 | $12 to $18 | Jul to Sep |
| Corn | 1 | $12 to $18 | Jul to Aug |
| Cover Crops | 1 | $12 to $18 | Aug 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 Winnsboro jobs against the $14 to $20/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop (most Winnsboro 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 2 Winnsboro 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 Winnsboro 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 Winnsboro 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.
2 verified agricultural drone operators are listed in the directory for Winnsboro, Louisiana: Macon Ridge, Macon Ridge Specialty Drone Services. All listings are reviewed for licensing claims and contact information before publication.
Of the 2 Winnsboro 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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