Starkville, Mississippi has 2 verified agricultural drone operators listed in the directory, serving farms across the surrounding area. Together they list corn and soybeans as the primary crops treated by drone, with additional coverage across other regional commodities. Mississippi drone application rates run $14 to $18/acre depending on field size, crop and application timing, in line with 2026 statewide benchmarks. Available services in Starkville include crop scouting, aerial mapping, ag consulting and pilot training, giving growers a full menu beyond pesticide application. Every operator working over Mississippi fields must hold FAA Part 107 plus Category 11: Aerial Applicator + Ag Aviation license from Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC), and many also carry FAA Part 137 for commercial agricultural aircraft operations. Contact the operators below directly for season availability, exact per-acre pricing and to confirm license and insurance status before booking.
2 of the Starkville operators offer aerial crop scouting and disease pressure monitoring, often paired with NDVI maps before booking a spray pass.
2 of the Starkville operators deliver aerial mapping and orthomosaics for stand counts, drainage planning and yield-zone analysis.
2 of the Starkville operators consult on drone program design, label compliance and integrating UAS into existing custom application businesses.
Land-grant drone research & Extension training, Starkville MS
The MSU Agricultural Autonomy Lab conducts applied research on unmanned aerial systems for precision agriculture, including drone-based spraying efficacy, remote sensing and crop scouting. The lab partners with MSU Extension to deliver producer workshops across Mississippi on FAA regulations, drone integration and agronomic applications.
Mississippi precision ag drone application & mapping
Altitude Drone Innovations provides drone spraying, aerial mapping and crop scouting services to Mississippi row-crop and specialty crop producers. The company operates across central and north Mississippi, offering fungicide and herbicide programs for corn, soybeans and cotton, along with NDVI mapping for variable-rate prescription development.
| Crop | Operators | Rate ($/acre) | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | 2 | $12 to $18 | Jul to Aug |
| Soybeans | 2 | $12 to $18 | Jul to Sep |
| Cotton | 2 | $14 to $20 | Jun to Oct |
| Rice | 1 | $14 to $22 | May to Aug |
Rate ranges from national crop benchmarks. Mississippi statewide range: $14 to $18/acre. Estimate your job →
Commercial agricultural drone application in Mississippi requires the federal FAA Part 137 certificate plus Category 11: Aerial Applicator + Ag Aviation license from Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC). 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 Mississippi and federally.
Use the spray cost calculator to model Starkville jobs against the $14 to $18/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop (most Starkville 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 Applicator + Ag Aviation license. 0 of 2 Starkville operators in this directory list Part 137. Ask for a copy of their certificate and state license number before signing.
Corn treatment in Mississippi typically lands in the Jul to Aug window. Demand spikes in peak season, so contact 2 to 3 of the Starkville 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 Starkville typically runs $14 to $18/acre, in line with the broader Mississippi 2026 benchmark. Application-only rates exclude chemical, and quotes vary based on field size, terrain and crop. Corn jobs in Mississippi 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 Starkville, Mississippi: MSU Ag Autonomy, Altitude Drone MS. All listings are reviewed for licensing claims and contact information before publication.
Of the 2 Starkville operators listed, 2 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, Mississippi requires Category 11: Aerial Applicator + Ag Aviation license from Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) for any commercial drone pesticide application.