Lancaster, Pennsylvania sits in Lancaster County, an ag-relevant region with statewide drone-spray operator coverage available; this page surfaces the crops, rates and licensing context for Lancaster farmers booking work. Lancaster County is the top US non-irrigated ag county by farm gate receipts; Plain-community dairy, poultry and produce production. Primary crops in Pennsylvania include corn and soybeans, each with established 2026 drone-spray rate bands. Pennsylvania drone application rates run $15 to $24/acre depending on field size, crop and application timing, in line with 2026 statewide benchmarks. Every operator working over Pennsylvania fields must hold FAA Part 107 plus Category 25: Aerial Applicator from Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, and many also carry FAA Part 137 for commercial agricultural aircraft operations. Contact statewide operators in the Pennsylvania directory below for Lancaster availability, or list your business free if you serve Lancaster.
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.
National · end-to-end DJI Agras sales, training & compliance in 33+ states
National agricultural drone sales firm providing DJI spray drones with end-to-end support: training, regulatory compliance (Part 107/137), insurance and financing. Explicitly serves 33+ states including NY. Sells full DJI Agras lineup: T70P, T50, T40 and T25.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. $650K. Sells, trains, maintains and leases DJI Agras T16, T40, T50 plus Autel, Draganfly and Wingtra platforms. Showcased at 2025 NY Farm Show.
Lancaster sits in Lancaster County with a population of approximately 58,039 (US Census Bureau Places).
Lancaster County is the top US non-irrigated ag county by farm gate receipts; Plain-community dairy, poultry and produce production.
Sources: USDA NASS Census of Agriculture (county-level cropland and farm-receipts tables) and US Census Bureau Places gazetteer. Confirm exact figures via primary source for any decision-grade use.
| Crop | Operators | Rate ($/acre) | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | 0 | $12 to $18 | Jul to Aug |
| Soybeans | 0 | $12 to $18 | Jul to Sep |
| Wheat | 0 | $12 to $16 | May to Jun |
Rate ranges from national crop benchmarks. Pennsylvania statewide range: $15 to $24/acre. Estimate your job →
Commercial agricultural drone application in Pennsylvania requires the federal FAA Part 137 certificate plus Category 25: Aerial Applicator from Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Read the federal rules in the FAA Part 137 guide and the state-by-state breakdown on state pesticide licensing.
Primary-source references for verifying ag drone operator credentials in Pennsylvania and federally.
Use the spray cost calculator to model Lancaster jobs against the $15 to $24/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop (most Lancaster jobs are corn), and whether you need application only or chemical-included pricing.
Confirm the operator holds FAA Part 107, FAA Part 137 and Category 25: Aerial Applicator. 0 of 0 Lancaster operators in this directory list Part 137. Ask for a copy of their certificate and state license number before signing.
Corn treatment in Pennsylvania typically lands in the Jul to Aug window. Demand spikes in peak season, so contact 2 to 3 of the Lancaster 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.
Drone spraying in Lancaster typically runs $15 to $24/acre, in line with the broader Pennsylvania 2026 benchmark. Application-only rates exclude chemical, and quotes vary based on field size, terrain and crop. Corn jobs in Pennsylvania 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.
Lancaster does not yet have an operator listed at the city level, but 16 drone operators cover Pennsylvania statewide and most can serve Lancaster fields with reasonable travel. See the statewide grid below or use the spray cost calculator to estimate a job before reaching out. If you provide drone services in Lancaster, list your business free to anchor this page.
Any operator booking commercial drone pesticide application over Lancaster fields needs three credentials: FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot Certificate) for the pilot, FAA Part 137 (Agricultural Aircraft Operator Certificate) for the business, and Category 25: Aerial Applicator from Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Confirm all three before any application; many operators also carry NDAA Section 848 compliance for cost-share eligible work.