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Agricultural Drone Services in Nashville, Tennessee

By Eugen Manoli, Founder and Editor · Updated

Nashville, Tennessee has 2 verified agricultural drone operators listed in the directory, serving farms across the surrounding area. 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 Nashville include crop scouting, aerial mapping, pilot training and ag consulting, 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.

2
Listed operators
$14 to $20/acre
Tennessee rate range
Corn, Soybeans
Top crops served

Drone spraying services available in Nashville

  • Crop Scouting2 operators

    2 of the Nashville operators offer aerial crop scouting and disease pressure monitoring, often paired with NDVI maps before booking a spray pass.

  • Aerial Mapping2 operators

    2 of the Nashville operators deliver aerial mapping and orthomosaics for stand counts, drainage planning and yield-zone analysis.

Drone operators in Nashville, Tennessee

TSU DRONEs
Nashville, TN

HBCU drone ag research & outreach, Nashville TN

Tennessee State University's DRONEs (Drone Research, Outreach, Navigation and Education) Program is an HBCU-based initiative delivering drone agriculture research, pilot training and Extension outreach to Tennessee farmers, with emphasis on serving historically underserved and limited-resource producers. The program offers FAA Part 107 prep courses, precision ag workshops and applied field research.

FAA Part 107 ✓Verified
Pilot TrainingCrop ScoutingAerial Mapping+1 more
Price on request
Black Dog Drone
Nashville, TN

Middle Tennessee precision ag & orchard drone services

Black Dog Drone Co. provides agricultural drone spraying and mapping services to Middle Tennessee grain and specialty crop producers. The company handles corn and soybean fungicide applications, orchard and vineyard spray programs in the Highland Rim and NDVI mapping for precision agronomic recommendations.

FAA Part 107 ✓Verified
Drone SprayingAerial MappingCrop Scouting
Price on request

Crops served by Nashville drone operators

CropOperatorsRate ($/acre)Window
Corn2$12 to $18Jul to Aug
Soybeans2$12 to $18Jul to Sep
Wheat1$12 to $16May to Jun
Orchards1$20 to $35Mar to Aug
Grapes / Vineyards1$18 to $30Mar to Sep

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

Nashville drone operator credentials

2 of 2
FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot)
0 of 2
FAA Part 137 (Ag Aircraft)
0 of 2
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.

How to hire a drone operator in Nashville

  1. 1
    Estimate your acreage and budget

    Use the spray cost calculator to model Nashville jobs against the $14 to $20/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop (most Nashville jobs are corn), and whether you need application only or chemical-included pricing.

  2. 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. 0 of 2 Nashville operators in this directory list Part 137. Ask for a copy of their certificate and state license number before signing.

  3. 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 Nashville 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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Related crop guides for Tennessee

Corn in Tennessee →Soybeans in Tennessee →

FAQs about drone spraying in Nashville

Drone spraying in Nashville 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.

2 verified agricultural drone operators are listed in the directory for Nashville, Tennessee: TSU DRONEs, Black Dog Drone. All listings are reviewed for licensing claims and contact information before publication.

Of the 2 Nashville operators listed, 2 hold FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot Certificate) and 0 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.