New and used agricultural drone sales from authorized dealers of DJI Agras, Hylio, XAG, Guardian Agriculture and Pyka across the US.
Agricultural Drone Sales drone services in Pennsylvania are listed by 11 operators in this directory. Typical pricing for agricultural drone sales runs $22000 to $75000/acre (per drone). Pennsylvania sits in the Southeast region, which shapes the calendar, weather and competitive pressure local operators plan around. Commercial drone applications in Pennsylvania require Category 25: Aerial Applicator from Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture on top of FAA Part 137 certification.
DJI Agras T50 ready-to-fly kits sell for $22,000 to $28,000 post-tariff in 2026, Hylio AG-272 runs $55,000 to $75,000 with NDAA compliance and XAG P100 Pro is $22,000 to $28,000. USDA EQIP Practice Code 595 (Precision Agriculture) offers 40 to 90 percent cost-share on qualifying drone purchases in most states. Financing is available through manufacturer programs, farm credit and USDA FSA Farm Loans with 2 to 7 year terms.
Agricultural drone sales in the US run through three primary channels: authorized DJI Agras dealers (HSE-UAV, Drone Nerds, AgriSpray Drones), US-manufactured Hylio direct and through resellers and XAG, Guardian Agriculture and Pyka through their own channel networks. 2026 post-tariff pricing on the DJI Agras T50 runs $22,000 to $28,000 for the full ready-to-fly kit including batteries, generator and trailer setup, up from $18,000 pre-tariff. Hylio AG-272 runs $55,000 to $75,000 with NDAA compliance as the primary differentiator for operators working federal, state or NDAA-restricted contracts. XAG P100 Pro sits at $22,000 to $28,000, Guardian Agriculture SC1 at $250,000 to $350,000 for its larger autonomous platform and Pyka Pelican in the $300,000 to $500,000 range as a crewed-class alternative. Financing is available through manufacturer programs, farm credit associations and USDA FSA Farm Loan programs with 2 to 7 year terms and 10 to 25 percent down. USDA EQIP Practice Code 595 (Precision Agriculture) in many states offers 40 to 90 percent cost-share on drone purchases for qualifying farmers.
Pennsylvania requires Category 25: Aerial Applicator for aerial pesticide application. The licensing authority is Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
Full agency, exam and renewal-cycle details: Pennsylvania state page · 50-state licensing reference · state extension service.
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 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.
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.
Mid-Atlantic DJI Agras premier partner · sales + service + training
America's premier DJI Agras drone partner with the largest ag drone parts inventory in the Mid-Atlantic. Founded 2021 by Kenny Strong in Smithsburg, MD. Sells and services full DJI Agras lineup including T100, T50, T40, T30, T25P plus multispectral and thermal imaging drones. Exhibited at Penn State Ag Progress Days 2025 and Keystone Farm Show.
Baltimore-area DJI Agras dealer · sales, repair & custom builds
Baltimore-area dealer selling and servicing agricultural drones including DJI Agras T50. Also builds custom heavy-lift cargo drones and performs DJI conversions. Founded by a U.S. Navy aerospace engineer. Serves the East Coast from Parkville, MD.
Federal regulators and industry references that govern agricultural drone sales in Pennsylvania and across the United States.
11 operators in our directory list agricultural drone sales as a service in Pennsylvania. Use the operator grid below to compare credentials, fleet, response time and pricing before reaching out.
Commercial agricultural drone sales in Pennsylvania requires three credentials: an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate for the pilot, an FAA Part 137 Agricultural Aircraft Operator Certificate for the business, and Category 25: Aerial Applicator from Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Confirm any operator you hire holds all three before any application.
Most Pennsylvania operators book 4 to 6 weeks ahead of peak windows; pricing confirmation is contract-bound and operator-specific. For one-off jobs during peak demand spikes, supply tightens fast — establishing the operator relationship in the off-season pays off.
If you contract with federal or state agencies, want long-term NDAA protection or want a US-manufactured platform, buy Hylio AG-272. If you want the lowest cost per gallon of tank capacity, the fastest dealer network for parts and service and proven operator track records, buy DJI Agras T50. Most US commercial operators still run DJI, but NDAA pressure is shifting new purchases toward Hylio.
Yes, under EQIP Practice Code 595 (Precision Agriculture) in most states. Payment rates vary from 40 to 90 percent of eligible cost. Beginning farmers, veteran farmers and socially disadvantaged producers qualify for higher rates. Apply through your local NRCS field office during the state application window, which typically opens November through January for the following year.
University of Missouri Extension research puts break-even for DJI Agras T40 ownership at approximately 980 acres per year of custom application work, or 600 to 800 acres of own-farm use if you self-apply fungicide and cover crop seeding previously hired out. Below 500 acres per year of flight work, custom hire is typically cheaper.
Yes. Manufacturer financing programs, farm credit associations and USDA FSA Farm Loan programs all offer 2 to 7 year equipment loans for agricultural drones. Typical down payment is 10 to 25 percent, with rates currently running 6 to 9 percent depending on credit and loan program. USDA EQIP reimbursement cannot be assigned to a lender but can be used as the initial down payment.
The National Defense Authorization Act restricts federal agencies and many state agencies from using drones with components from designated foreign manufacturers, which includes DJI and XAG. NDAA-compliant drones are sourced from approved manufacturers on the DoD Blue UAS list, currently including Hylio, Skydio, Parrot and others. Commercial ag operators working only private farm contracts are not subject to NDAA, but operators doing USDA, state university or federally funded work often are.