How many drone operators serve Tupelo?

1 verified agricultural drone operators are listed in the directory for Tupelo, Mississippi: Raven 6 Rising. All listings are reviewed for licensing claims and contact information before publication.

What certifications do Tupelo drone operators hold?

Of the 1 Tupelo 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, Mississippi requires Category 11: Aerial Applicator + Ag Aviation license from Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) for any commercial drone pesticide application.

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Agricultural Drone Services in Tupelo, Mississippi

By Eugen Manoli, Founder and Editor · Updated April 21, 2026

Tupelo, Mississippi has 1 verified agricultural drone operator listed in the directory, serving farms across the surrounding area. Northeast Mississippi hub; Lee and Pontotoc counties anchor row-crop and pasture production. 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 Tupelo include drone spraying, cover crop seeding, fertilizer application, 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.

Listed operators

$14 to $18/acre

Mississippi rate range

Corn, Soybeans

Top crops served

Drone operators in Tupelo, Mississippi

Raven 6 Rising

Tupelo, MS

Mississippi veteran-owned ag drone application company

Raven 6 Rising LLC is a veteran-owned agricultural drone company serving Mississippi row-crop producers. The company offers corn and soybean fungicide applications, cotton defoliant spraying and cover crop seeding, with a focus on reliability and rapid turnaround during critical application windows across the Delta and north Mississippi.

Verified OperatorFAA Part 107 ✓

Drone SprayingCover Crop SeedingFertilizer Application

Price on request

Tupelo ag-county context

Tupelo sits in Lee County with a population of approximately 38,008 (US Census Bureau Places).

Northeast Mississippi hub; Lee and Pontotoc counties anchor row-crop and pasture production.

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.

Crops served by Tupelo drone operators

Crop	Operators	Rate ($/acre)	Window
Corn	1	$12 to $18	Jul to Aug
Soybeans	1	$12 to $18	Jul to Sep
Cotton	1	$14 to $20	Jun to Oct
Cover Crops	1	$12 to $18	Aug to Oct

Rate ranges from national crop benchmarks. Mississippi statewide range: $14 to $18/acre. Estimate your job →

Tupelo drone operator credentials

1 of 1

FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot)

0 of 1

FAA Part 137 (Ag Aircraft)

0 of 1

NDAA Section 848 compliant

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.

Verify Tupelo drone operator credentials

Primary-source references for verifying ag drone operator credentials in Mississippi and federally.

How to hire a drone operator in Tupelo

1
Estimate your acreage and budget
Use the spray cost calculator to model Tupelo jobs against the $14 to $18/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop (most Tupelo jobs are corn), and whether you need application only or chemical-included pricing.
2
Verify FAA Part 137 and Mississippi licensing
Confirm the operator holds FAA Part 107, FAA Part 137 and Category 11: Aerial Applicator + Ag Aviation license. 0 of 1 Tupelo operators in this directory list Part 137. Ask for a copy of their certificate and state license number before signing.
3
Book the application window early
Corn treatment in Mississippi typically lands in the Jul to Aug window. Demand spikes in peak season, so contact 2 to 3 of the Tupelo 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.

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FAQs about drone spraying in Tupelo

Drone spraying in Tupelo 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.