Amherst, Massachusetts sits in Hampshire County, an ag-relevant region with statewide drone-spray operator coverage available; this page surfaces the crops, rates and licensing context for Amherst farmers booking work. Home of UMass Amherst and UMass Extension; Connecticut River Valley produce and dairy region. Primary crops in Massachusetts include corn and orchards, each with established 2026 drone-spray rate bands. Massachusetts drone application rates run $20 to $30/acre depending on field size, crop and application timing, in line with 2026 statewide benchmarks. Every operator working over Massachusetts fields must hold FAA Part 107 plus Category 11: Aerial Application from Massachusetts MDAR, and many also carry FAA Part 137 for commercial agricultural aircraft operations. Contact statewide operators in the Massachusetts directory below for Amherst availability, or list your business free if you serve Amherst.
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: corey@flyingag.com.
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.
Vermont's first agricultural drone service · licensed pesticide applicator
Self-described Vermont's first agricultural drone service, founded 2025. Operated by FAA-certified pilots and a Vermont-licensed commercial pesticide applicator. Services include precision aerial spraying, seeding, crop monitoring, thermal imaging, aerial photography and drone sales.
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.
New England cover crop seeding specialist
Specialty drone seeding operator focused on cover crop establishment into standing cash crops across New England. Has worked at Borderview Farm Research Institute in Alburgh, VT and in Hadley, MA. Operates heavy-lift agricultural drones. Contact: (978) 430-0415.
First NE ag drone service · spraying + spreading + monitoring
Self-described first agricultural drone service provider in the Northeast. Father-son team (Tom and Tim Massey) offering spraying up to 50 acres/hour plus fertilizer spreading, cover crop seeding, browntail moth management, multispectral crop monitoring and LiDAR mapping. Operates DJI Agras T40 fleet from Rockland, ME.
CEASED OPERATIONS Aug 2025 · first eVTOL ag drone authorized in US
CEASED OPERATIONS August 2025 after failing to secure additional funding. Was the first eVTOL aircraft authorized for commercial US agricultural operations (April 2023). Raised $51.7M. Named Time Best Inventions 2024. Operated the Guardian SC1 (eVTOL, 200 lb payload, 20-gal tank, 18-ft spray boom). Founded 2017 in Woburn, MA.
Amherst sits in Hampshire County with a population of approximately 39,263 (US Census Bureau Places).
Home of UMass Amherst and UMass Extension; Connecticut River Valley produce and dairy region.
Sources: USDA NASS Census of Agriculture (county-level cropland and farm-receipts tables) and US Census Bureau Places gazetteer. Confirm exact figures via primary source for any decision-grade use.
| Crop | Operators | Rate ($/acre) | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | 0 | $12 to $18 | Jul to Aug |
| Orchards | 0 | $20 to $35 | Mar to Aug |
| Cover Crops | 0 | $12 to $18 | Aug to Oct |
Rate ranges from national crop benchmarks. Massachusetts statewide range: $20 to $30/acre. Estimate your job →
Commercial agricultural drone application in Massachusetts requires the federal FAA Part 137 certificate plus Category 11: Aerial Application from Massachusetts MDAR. 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 Massachusetts and federally.
Use the spray cost calculator to model Amherst jobs against the $20 to $30/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop (most Amherst jobs are corn), and whether you need application only or chemical-included pricing.
Confirm the operator holds FAA Part 107, FAA Part 137 and Category 11: Aerial Application. 0 of 0 Amherst operators in this directory list Part 137. Ask for a copy of their certificate and state license number before signing.
Corn treatment in Massachusetts typically lands in the Jul to Aug window. Demand spikes in peak season, so contact 2 to 3 of the Amherst 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 Amherst typically runs $20 to $30/acre, in line with the broader Massachusetts 2026 benchmark. Application-only rates exclude chemical, and quotes vary based on field size, terrain and crop. Corn jobs in Massachusetts 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.
Amherst does not yet have an operator listed at the city level, but 12 drone operators cover Massachusetts statewide and most can serve Amherst fields with reasonable travel. See the statewide grid below or use the spray cost calculator to estimate a job before reaching out. If you provide drone services in Amherst, list your business free to anchor this page.
Any operator booking commercial drone pesticide application over Amherst fields needs three credentials: FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot Certificate) for the pilot, FAA Part 137 (Agricultural Aircraft Operator Certificate) for the business, and Category 11: Aerial Application from Massachusetts MDAR. Confirm all three before any application; many operators also carry NDAA Section 848 compliance for cost-share eligible work.