Precision agriculture consulting, NDVI data analysis, and spray program design.
Agricultural drone consulting helps farmers and agribusinesses develop drone spray programs, interpret aerial data, select equipment, and build the business case for drone integration. Consultants review NDVI and multispectral data, design variable-rate prescription maps, advise on product selection and carrier volumes, and help operators start or grow commercial drone businesses.
Advanced ag drone technology & application services
Pegasus Robotics develops and deploys advanced agricultural drone systems for large-scale crop protection and precision application. The company offers both equipment solutions and commercial application services across the Southeast, with a focus on high-efficiency coverage for corn, soybeans, and cotton using autonomy-enhanced drone platforms.
Drone ag technology & application services – Southeast US
Volitant Technologies provides agricultural drone application services and precision technology solutions to row-crop and specialty crop producers across the Southeast. The company combines drone spraying with data analytics and remote sensing to deliver prescription-based applications for fungicide, herbicide, and fertilizer programs.
East Tennessee cooperative drone application program
Knox County Farmers Cooperative offers drone spraying services to cooperative members across east Tennessee, covering corn, soybean, and tobacco fungicide and herbicide applications. The coop leverages its existing agronomic and input relationships to provide bundled drone application scheduling, scouting, and product supply to member farms.
SC wetland seeding, wildlife habitat & ag drone services
Conservation Drone Services operates across South Carolina providing drone seeding for wildlife habitat restoration, wetland grass establishment, and cover crop broadcasting, alongside crop scouting and mapping services. The company works with USDA NRCS, Ducks Unlimited, and private landowners to restore native grasses, waterfowl impoundments, and longleaf pine understory.
Land-grant drone research & farmer education – Raleigh NC
NC State University Extension Precision Agriculture program delivers drone education, demonstration, and research services to North Carolina farmers. County agents and specialists conduct field days, FAA Part 107 workshops, and applied research on drone-based fungicide and herbicide efficacy for tobacco, cotton, corn, and soybeans.
Consulting sessions typically cover equipment selection, FAA certification requirements, state licensing, insurance, business model development, spray program design, and data interpretation from aerial imaging. Rates range from $200 per hour for specific questions to $2,500 for full program development.
There are 5 operators offering ag consulting drone services in North Carolina: Pegasus Robotics, Volitant Technologies, Knox County Farmers Cooperative – Drone Services, Conservation Drone Services, NC State Extension Precision Agriculture.