FAA Part 107 and Part 137 training for agricultural drone operators.
Ag drone pilot training programs cover FAA Part 107 exam preparation, Part 137 agricultural operator certification, hands-on flight training with commercial spray drones, mission planning, equipment calibration, state pesticide applicator license requirements, and insurance and liability basics. Programs range from weekend courses for students with existing Part 107 certificates to full multi-week programs for new pilots.
Advanced ag drone technology & application services
Pegasus Robotics develops and deploys advanced agricultural drone systems for large-scale crop protection and precision application. The company offers both equipment solutions and commercial application services across the Southeast, with a focus on high-efficiency coverage for corn, soybeans, and cotton using autonomy-enhanced drone platforms.
American-made NDAA-compliant ag drones & operator network
Hylio designs and manufactures the AG-272, the leading NDAA-compliant agricultural spray drone in the United States, and supports a national network of certified Hylio operators. The company provides sales, training, and operator support for federal programs, defense-adjacent ag operations, and buyers requiring US-manufactured drone equipment.
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.
UT Extension drone applicator licensing & safety training
The University of Tennessee Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) provides drone applicator licensing support, pesticide safety training, and FAA Part 137 compliance guidance to commercial drone operators across Tennessee. The program works with county Extension offices to deliver workshops on label compliance, drift management, and regulatory requirements for ag drone operations.
Miami FL · DJI Agriculture Master Distributor for the Americas
DJI Agriculture Master Distributor headquartered in Miami, FL with offices in Mexico, Argentina, and Panama. Specializes in agricultural drone technology sales serving the Americas. Sells DJI Agras T30, T40, Phantom 4 RTK, and P4 Multispectral. Training provided with each industrial drone purchase. Contact: +1 786-229-6330.
AR · nationwide DJI dealer + custom aerial applicator since 2021
Nationwide dealer of agricultural spray drones and aerial commercial applicator based in Arkansas, founded 2021. Specializes in personalized customer care offering sales, service, parts, repair, and custom spraying. Holds both FAA Part 107 and Part 137 certifications.
AR · third-gen aerial applicators, Part 137 filing service & training
Third-generation aerial applicators based in Arkansas and the Southeast US, founded 2019. Provides advanced aerial analytics, precision ag consulting, training, and a done-for-you FAA Part 137 exemption filing service for drone operators. Also offers multispectral mapping, prescription file creation, and drone sales.
AR · authorized DJI dealer, in-person demos & training
Authorized DJI dealer and distributor based in Arkansas, founded 2024. Provides local support, in-person demonstrations, training, and ongoing support for agricultural drones including DJI Agras T50, T40, and T25. Also sells DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise, Multispectral, and Thermal models for precision crop spraying.
AL franchise · precision drone spraying, sales & training nationwide
National franchise network for precision drone spraying with a confirmed Southeast franchise location in Vina, AL. Co-founded by Aaron Duval and Jeff Bickley. Named Top Precision Farming Solutions Provider 2023 by AgriBusiness Review. Sells DJI Agras T50, T100, XAG P100 Pro, and Talos T60X plus drone trailers. Provides Part 107/137 regulatory support.
You need an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, an FAA Part 137 Agricultural Aircraft Operator Certificate, and your state's pesticide applicator license with an aerial endorsement. Training programs prepare you for all three requirements.
Part 107 exam preparation takes 2 to 4 weeks of self-study. The Part 137 process takes 30 to 90 days after application. State pesticide applicator exam schedules vary. Most training programs cover all requirements in one 3 to 5 day course.
There are 9 operators offering pilot training drone services in Tennessee: Pegasus Robotics, Hylio, Tennessee State University DRONEs Program, University of Tennessee Pesticide Safety Education Program, Scorpion Drones, Max Drone Service, Southern Drone Ops, Arkansas Drone Solutions, AcuSpray (Vina, AL).