Pennsylvania uses Category 25 (Aerial Applicator) with reciprocity across 25+ states, one of the broadest networks in the US. Rates run $15 to $24 per acre across 1.3 million acres of corn, 600K acres of soybeans and a growing cover crop seeding market driven by Chesapeake Bay watershed conservation incentives.
FAA Part 137 operators in Pennsylvania
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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.
NW PA · Part 107 + Part 137 certified, licensed in PA and OH
Saegertown, PA operator holding both FAA Part 107 and Part 137 certifications and licensed for aerial pesticide application in both Pennsylvania and Ohio. Services include aerial pesticide/herbicide/fungicide application, cover crop broadcast spreading, multispectral analysis and aerial photography for row crops and pastures.
Verified OperatorFAA Part 137 ✓FAA Part 107 ✓
Drone SprayingFertilizer ApplicationAerial Mapping+1 more
PA · definitive guide for drone pesticide applicator licensing + research
Provides the definitive guide for becoming an aerial drone pesticide applicator in Pennsylvania, covering FAA Part 107, Part 137 and PA Department of Agriculture Category 25 (Aerial Applicator) requirements. Conducts active cover crop seeding research with Swift Aeroseed. Maintains PA DCNR aerial applicator list including drone operators.
NW PA operator & FlyingAg dealer · 45 acres/hr fungicide
Waterford, PA drone spraying service and authorized FlyingAg dealer run by Randy Biebel. Operates DJI Agras T40. Covers crop spraying (herbicides, fungicides, insecticides) at up to 45 acres/hour, seeding, right-of-way management, invasive species treatment and multispectral mapping. Serves PA and surrounding states.
Verified OperatorFAA Part 107 ✓
Drone SprayingCover Crop SeedingAerial Mapping+1 more
Central PA · cover crop seeding & fungicide, Agri Spray Drones affiliate
Central Pennsylvania operator started October 2023 by Jake Snyder (age 27), Jeremie Snyder and Eric Moser in Muncy, PA. Agri Spray Drones dealer affiliate. Operates DJI Agras T40 and EAVision J100. Covers cover crop spreading/seeding and corn fungicide spraying. Featured in Lancaster Farming. Hosted EAVision J100 demo March 2026.
Central PA · former dairy farmer, Rantizo network operator
Huntingdon, PA operator run by Travis Couch, a former dairy farmer who sold his 100-cow herd to focus full-time on drone spraying. Operates DJI Agras T30. Calendar filled immediately due to shortage of local aerial applicators. Member of the Rantizo AcreConnect network (PA BU14983). Founded 2023.
Pennsylvania aerial pesticide licensing is administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) under Category 25 (Aerial Applicator). The exam fees are among the lowest in the Northeast: Core at $50 and Category 25 at just $10. Business license is $35/yr with a $40 annual renewal. The 3-year certification cycle requires 6 Core and 10 Category 25 CE credits. Penn State Extension publishes a detailed drone licensing guide.
Pennsylvania maintains reciprocity with 25+ states including DE, FL, IN, IA, MD, NJ, NY, OH, VA, WV and WI, one of the broadest reciprocity networks nationally. Chesapeake Bay watershed conservation programs provide strong cost-share incentives for cover crops in SE Pennsylvania, driving growing drone seeding demand.
Pennsylvania-specific rules operators must know
•Penn State Extension publishes a detailed drone licensing guide.
•Category 25 is a clean aerial applicator category.
•Broad reciprocity with 25+ states.
Reciprocity states
DE, FL, ID, IN, IA, MD, NJ, NY, OH, SC, VA, WV, WI, WY
Drone spraying in Pennsylvania, frequently asked questions
Row crops run $15 to $20 per acre. Orchard work in Adams County runs $20 to $24. Cover crop seeding $14 to $18. Smaller and more irregular fields than the Midwest push rates slightly higher.
FAA Part 107, Part 137 and PDA Core + Category 25 (Aerial Applicator). Core exam $50, Category 25 just $10. Business license $35/yr.
Yes, with 25+ states including DE, FL, IN, IA, MD, NJ, NY, OH, VA, WV and WI. One of the broadest reciprocity lists nationally.
Growing fast. Chesapeake Bay watershed conservation programs provide strong cost-share incentives for cover crops in SE Pennsylvania. Drone seeding into standing corn and soybeans in September is the primary window.
Corn VT/R1 in late July to early August. Soybean R2/R3 overlaps. Cover crop seeding September to October. Apple orchard programs run April through August.
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