New Jersey requires 40 hours of on-the-job training for Category 11 (Aerial Applicator), one of the few states with a mandatory OJT component. Dense population increases drift sensitivity. Rates run $18 to $28 per acre. Blueberry and cranberry operations in the Pine Barrens are specialty niches.
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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.
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.
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.
NY · invasive species spraying, spongy moth & spotted lanternfly
Northeast region's premier invasive species drone spraying provider, based in Herkimer, NY. Operated by Rick Jordan and Bennett Sluis. Uses NOP-certified Foray 48B for spongy moth control. Also handles herbicide, fungicide, aquatic vegetation control, cover crop seeding and mapping. Featured on PBS. Listed on PA DCNR aerial applicator list.
NJ veteran nonprofit · ag spraying + veteran drone career training
Veteran-based non-profit drone services group providing agricultural drone spray services and training veterans for drone careers. Founded by 45+ year private pilot Michael Parziale in Manasquan, NJ. Operates DJI Agras T10, T30, T40 and Mavic 3M. Provides liquid and granular application, search and rescue and drone sales.
Verified OperatorFAA Part 107 ✓Veteran-Owned
Drone SprayingFertilizer ApplicationCover Crop Seeding+2 more
NJ government · pioneer UAS larvicide application agency
Pioneer government agency in Warren County, NJ using UAS for targeted larvicide application, breeding ground mapping and mosquito population surveillance. One of the first government entities in the Northeast to adopt drone technology for public health pest management.
New Jersey aerial pesticide licensing falls under Category 11 (Aerial Applicator), administered by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Category 11 requires 40 hours of documented on-the-job training before certification, one of the few states with a mandatory OJT requirement. At minimum 3 exams are needed: Core, Category 11 and one additional use category, at approximately $50 each. The annual license fee is approximately $100.
Renewal is on a 5-year cycle with 8 Core and 16 per-category CE credits required. Reciprocity exists with NY, CT, IN, OH, PA, RI and VT. Dense population and small field sizes push rates above neighboring PA, and drift-sensitivity buffer requirements are more stringent near residential areas.
New Jersey-specific rules operators must know
•40 hours on-the-job training required specifically for Category 11.
•Dense population increases drift sensitivity and buffer zone requirements.
Drone spraying in New Jersey, frequently asked questions
New Jersey requires 40 hours of on-the-job training specifically for Category 11 aerial certification. This must be documented under supervision before you can apply for the license.
$18 to $28 per acre. Small field sizes and dense population (drift sensitivity) push rates above neighboring PA and NY.
Soybeans and corn in South Jersey, blueberries in the Pine Barrens, cranberry bogs and vegetable farms. Small diversified farms are the norm rather than large-acreage operations.
Yes, with NY, CT, IN, OH, PA, RI and VT.
As a secondary market for PA or NY based operators, yes. Total addressable acreage is too small for a NJ-only business, but specialty crop premiums (blueberries, cranberries, vegetables) make individual jobs profitable.
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