How many drone operators serve Jackson?

1 verified agricultural drone operators are listed in the directory for Jackson, Tennessee: Airborne Ag TN. All listings are reviewed for licensing claims and contact information before publication.

What certifications do Jackson drone operators hold?

Of the 1 Jackson operators listed, 1 hold FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot Certificate) and 1 hold FAA Part 137 (Agricultural Aircraft Operator), which is the federal credential required for commercial agricultural application. 0 list NDAA Section 848 compliant equipment. On the state side, Tennessee requires AER (Aerial) licensing exam + category certification from Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) for any commercial drone pesticide application.

Tennessee

Agricultural Drone Services in Jackson, Tennessee

By Eugen Manoli, Founder and Editor · Updated April 21, 2026

Jackson, Tennessee has 1 verified agricultural drone operator listed in the directory, serving farms across the surrounding area. West Tennessee hub; Madison and surrounding counties anchor cotton, soybean and corn production. Together they list corn and soybeans as the primary crops treated by drone, with additional coverage across other regional commodities. Tennessee drone application rates run $14 to $20/acre depending on field size, crop and application timing, in line with 2026 statewide benchmarks. Available services in Jackson include drone spraying, fertilizer application, cover crop seeding, giving growers a full menu beyond pesticide application. Every operator working over Tennessee fields must hold FAA Part 107 plus AER (Aerial) licensing exam + category certification from Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA), and many also carry FAA Part 137 for commercial agricultural aircraft operations. Contact the operators below directly for season availability, exact per-acre pricing and to confirm license and insurance status before booking.

Listed operators

$14 to $20/acre

Tennessee rate range

Corn, Soybeans

Top crops served

Drone operators in Jackson, Tennessee

Airborne Ag TN

Jackson, TN

West Tennessee corn, soybean & cotton drone spraying

Airborne Ag Drones serves cotton, corn and soybean producers across west Tennessee, offering fungicide, herbicide and defoliant applications with DJI Agras equipment. The company focuses on large row-crop operations in the Tennessee River bottom and loess-bluff areas, providing rapid scheduling during critical application windows for cotton defoliation and corn VT fungicide.

Verified OperatorFAA Part 137 ✓FAA Part 107 ✓

Drone SprayingFertilizer ApplicationCover Crop Seeding

Price on request

Jackson ag-county context

Jackson sits in Madison County with a population of approximately 67,685 (US Census Bureau Places).

West Tennessee hub; Madison and surrounding counties anchor cotton, soybean and corn 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.

Crops served by Jackson drone operators

Crop	Operators	Rate ($/acre)	Window
Corn	1	$12 to $18	Jul to Aug
Soybeans	1	$12 to $18	Jul to Sep
Cotton	1	$14 to $20	Jun to Oct
Wheat	1	$12 to $16	May to Jun
Cover Crops	1	$12 to $18	Aug to Oct

Rate ranges from national crop benchmarks. Tennessee statewide range: $14 to $20/acre. Estimate your job →

Jackson drone operator credentials

1 of 1

FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot)

1 of 1

FAA Part 137 (Ag Aircraft)

0 of 1

NDAA Section 848 compliant

Commercial agricultural drone application in Tennessee requires the federal FAA Part 137 certificate plus AER (Aerial) licensing exam + category certification from Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA). Read the federal rules in the FAA Part 137 guide and the state-by-state breakdown on state pesticide licensing.

Verify Jackson drone operator credentials

Primary-source references for verifying ag drone operator credentials in Tennessee and federally.

How to hire a drone operator in Jackson

1
Estimate your acreage and budget
Use the spray cost calculator to model Jackson jobs against the $14 to $20/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop (most Jackson jobs are corn), and whether you need application only or chemical-included pricing.
2
Verify FAA Part 137 and Tennessee licensing
Confirm the operator holds FAA Part 107, FAA Part 137 and AER (Aerial) licensing exam + category certification. 1 of 1 Jackson operators in this directory list Part 137. Ask for a copy of their certificate and state license number before signing.
3
Book the application window early
Corn treatment in Tennessee typically lands in the Jul to Aug window. Demand spikes in peak season, so contact 2 to 3 of the Jackson 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.

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FAQs about drone spraying in Jackson

Drone spraying in Jackson typically runs $14 to $20/acre, in line with the broader Tennessee 2026 benchmark. Application-only rates exclude chemical, and quotes vary based on field size, terrain and crop. Corn jobs in Tennessee 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.