New Hampshire uses Category J (Aerial Application) with minimal agricultural crop acreage. Primary drone opportunities are forestry pest management, blueberry operations and small apple orchards. Rates run $22 to $32 per acre.
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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.
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.
Verified OperatorXAG Certified
Equipment SalesPilot TrainingDrone Spraying+1 more
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.
Verified OperatorFAA Part 137 ✓FAA Part 107 ✓
Drone SprayingCover Crop SeedingCrop Scouting+2 more
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.
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.
Nashua, NH manufacturer of the world's largest civilian agricultural drone. The Sprayhawk is an unmanned Robinson R44 helicopter with 110-gallon capacity covering 240+ acres per hour at 80+ mph, priced at $990K introductory. Also developing the Airtruck (1,000+ lb payload). Founded 2021 by Hector Xu (CEO) and Ben Frank (CCO). Limited 2025 production run of 15 units.
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.
Verified OperatorFAA Part 107 ✓
Drone SprayingFertilizer ApplicationCover Crop Seeding+2 more
Core + Category J. Contact (603) 271-3550 for fees.
Renewal & CE
5-year cycle
12 credits per 5-year cycle.
New Hampshire aerial pesticide licensing is administered by the NH Division of Pesticide Control under Category J (Aerial Application). Fees and exam schedules should be confirmed directly with the Division at (603) 271-3550, as specifics are not published online. Renewal is on a 5-year cycle requiring 12 CE credits.
Reciprocity exists with VT, MA and ME, positioning NH as part of a broader New England territory rather than a standalone market. Primary drone opportunities are forestry pest management, small apple orchards, blueberry operations and landscape pest control.
New Hampshire-specific rules operators must know
•Minimal agricultural acreage.
•Primary drone opportunities in forestry and landscape pest management.
Drone spraying in New Hampshire, frequently asked questions
Limited. Forestry pest management, small apple orchards, blueberry operations and landscape pest control are the main niches. Total crop acreage is very small.
$22 to $32 per acre. Small fields, hilly terrain and very few operators push rates above the national average.
FAA Part 107, Part 137 and NH Division of Pesticide Control Core + Category J. Contact (603) 271-3550 for current fees and exam schedule.
Yes, with VT, MA and ME.
Only as part of a broader New England territory. Most NH drone operators also serve VT, MA and ME.
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