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.
National · DJI Agras distributor explicitly serving NE states
Division of Rozell Sprayer Manufacturing with 40+ years in the sprayer industry based in Tyler, TX. Distributes the full DJI Agras line explicitly to multiple Northeast states including NJ, NY, DE, RI, ME, VT, MA, and MD. Provides sales, technical support, and training.
National · farmer-founded ag drone dealer since 2015
One of the earliest US agricultural drone dealers, founded 2015 by a group of farmers. Sells DJI Agras T50, T100, and Talos T60X plus sprayer trailer solutions. Provides training at IN/IL facilities. CropTech Solutions (Waterford, PA) is an authorized FlyingAg dealer. Contact: [email protected].
National · DJI Certified Service Center, 50K+ acres sprayed, NE state pages
DJI Certified Service Center and authorized dealer based in Dundee, OH, run by Mike. Has sprayed 50K+ acres. Maintains state-specific pages for most NE states: NY, NJ, PA, MD, DE, CT, WV, NH, and MA. Designed the nuWay Ag Drone Trailer. Sells DJI Agras T100, T50, T40, T25, FlyCart 100, and Mavic 3M.
National network · largest spray drone operator network in US, 30+ states
Largest spray drone operator network in the US covering 30+ states, based in Iowa City, IA and led by CEO Mariah Scott. AcreConnect platform (map.acreconnect.io) connects farmers with local operators. Stone Valley Drones (PA) is a network member. Sells DJI Agras T10, T30, T40, and XAG P100 Pro. Holds FAA Exemption 18929B.
National · end-to-end DJI Agras sales, training & compliance in 33+ states
National agricultural drone sales firm providing DJI spray drones with end-to-end support: training, regulatory compliance (Part 107/137), insurance, and financing. Explicitly serves 33+ states including NY. Sells full DJI Agras lineup: T70P, T50, T40, and T25.
Northeast · only identified XAG authorized dealer in the region
The only identified XAG authorized dealer serving the Northeast US. Also sells DJI drones and the Ceres Air platform. Offers precision aerial application, multispectral mapping, agricultural education, training, repairs, and drone sales. Partners with Virginia Ag Drones. Offers John Deere Financing.
National · largest US ag spray drone distributor, 21K YouTube subscribers
Self-described largest agricultural spray drone distributor in the US, founded 2019 in Boonville, MO by Taylor Moreland and Kit Carlson. Distributes EAVision J70, J150, and RoadRunner 350. Maintains dealer locator and custom applicator maps. Hi-Aloft (PA) is an affiliate dealer. 21K YouTube subscribers.
First DJI Agriculture distributor in the Northeast · Syracuse, NY
First DJI Agriculture Distributor in the Northeast, originally founded as Empire Drone in Fulton, NY (2018) by Sean Falconer and John McGraw. Acquired by Volatus Aerospace in November 2022 for approx. $650K. Sells, trains, maintains, and leases DJI Agras T16, T40, T50 plus Autel, Draganfly, and Wingtra platforms. Showcased at 2025 NY Farm Show.
MD · Part 107 prep + UAS Precision Agriculture course
Arnold, MD community college offering FAA Part 107 test prep and a UAS Precision Agriculture course through a Sinclair College partnership. Also offers hands-on flying UAS courses. Part 107 prep available via Consortiq ($257).
MD Eastern Shore · FAA Part 107 drone operator course with scholarships
Eastern Shore Maryland college offering a drone operator course with a path to FAA Part 107 certification. Scholarship opportunities available for students. Contact: Suzann Zdunowski.
DC metro · drone tech continuing ed + ag applications
Largo, MD community college serving the DC metro area. Offers drone technology continuing education including agriculture applications and hands-on training activities. Covers FAA Part 107 prep and practical drone skills.
MD · 18-credit Drones & Autonomous Systems certificate
University of Maryland Global Campus (Adelphi, MD) offers an 18-credit Drones and Autonomous Systems undergraduate certificate covering military and civilian applications including agriculture. Also provides FAA Part 107 preparation.
MD · Agronomic Drone School + cover crop seeding research
Hosts the Agronomic Drone School at Wye Research and Education Center with live spray demonstrations. Conducts drone cover crop seeding research with partner operators including Scout Applicators and K Drone Services. Led by Andrew Kness and Erika Crowl. Key resource for MD farmers exploring drone ag adoption.
Mid-Atlantic DJI Agras premier partner · sales + service + training
America's premier DJI Agras drone partner with the largest ag drone parts inventory in the Mid-Atlantic. Founded 2021 by Kenny Strong in Smithsburg, MD. Sells and services full DJI Agras lineup including T100, T50, T40, T30, T25P plus multispectral and thermal imaging drones. Exhibited at Penn State Ag Progress Days 2025 and Keystone Farm Show.
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 14 operators offering pilot training drone services in Maryland: DDR Application Drones, FlyingAg, nuWay Ag, Rantizo, AckerSpray, AG Drones East, Agri Spray Drones, Volatus Drones, Anne Arundel Community College, Chesapeake College, Prince George's Community College, University of Maryland Global Campus, University of Maryland Extension, Accurate Ag Drones LLC.