Rhode Island requires a separate DEM aerial application permit in addition to standard applicator certification. Agricultural acreage is minimal. Drone opportunities are limited to small specialty farms, turf management and landscape applications. Rates run $22 to $35 per acre.
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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.
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New England cover crop seeding specialist
Specialty drone seeding operator focused on cover crop establishment into standing cash crops across New England. Has worked at Borderview Farm Research Institute in Alburgh, VT and in Hadley, MA. Operates heavy-lift agricultural drones. Contact: (978) 430-0415.
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Rhode Island aerial pesticide licensing is administered by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM). RI does not maintain a specific aerial category, instead, a separate DEM aerial application permit is required in addition to standard Core and use-category applicator certification. Specific fees and exam schedules should be confirmed directly with DEM at (401) 222-2781.
RI operates on a 5-year renewal cycle with CE hours varying by license type. Reciprocity exists with NJ, CT and MA. Total agricultural acreage is the smallest of any state, drone opportunities are limited to specialty vegetable farms, turf management and landscape pest control, typically as part of a broader New England territory.
Rhode Island is part of the Southeast agricultural region. See rates, crops and operators across the region.
Very limited. Small specialty vegetable farms, turf management and landscape pest control are the primary opportunities. Total agricultural acreage is the smallest of any state.
$22 to $35 per acre. Small fields and few operators drive rates well above the national average.
A separate permit from RI DEM required for any aerial pesticide application. This is in addition to your applicator certification. Contact DEM at (401) 222-2781.
Limited. Confirm with DEM.
Only as part of a broader New England territory covering CT, MA and RI combined. Standalone RI operations are not viable due to minimal acreage.
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