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Agricultural Drone Services in Harrisonburg, Virginia

By Eugen Manoli, Founder and Editor · Updated

Harrisonburg, Virginia 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. Virginia drone application rates run $16 to $26/acre depending on field size, crop and application timing, in line with 2026 statewide benchmarks. Available services in Harrisonburg include drone spraying, cover crop seeding, fertilizer application and pilot training, giving growers a full menu beyond pesticide application. Every operator working over Virginia fields must hold FAA Part 107 plus Category 11: Aerial Pesticide Application from Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), 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
$16 to $26/acre
Virginia rate range
Corn, Soybeans
Top crops served

Drone operators in Harrisonburg, Virginia

Apex Ag VA
Harrisonburg, VA

Virginia corn, soybean & wheat drone application

Apex Ag LLC is a Virginia-based agricultural drone operator serving corn, soybean, wheat and cover crop producers across the Shenandoah Valley and Piedmont. The company offers fungicide applications, herbicide programs and cover crop seeding, with scheduling designed to accommodate the mixed row-crop and livestock farm landscape of central and western Virginia.

FAA Part 107 ✓Verified
Drone SprayingCover Crop SeedingFertilizer Application
Price on request
EMU Drone Ag
Harrisonburg, VA

Shenandoah Valley sustainable ag drone research & training

Eastern Mennonite University's drone agriculture program integrates precision UAV technology with sustainable and regenerative farming practices in the Shenandoah Valley. The program offers producer workshops on drone scouting, cover crop seeding and low-input fungicide programs and conducts research on drone use in small and mid-scale diversified farming systems.

FAA Part 107 ✓Verified
Pilot TrainingCrop ScoutingAg Consulting
Price on request

Crops served by Harrisonburg drone operators

CropOperatorsRate ($/acre)Window
Corn2$12 to $18Jul to Aug
Soybeans2$12 to $18Jul to Sep
Wheat2$12 to $16May to Jun
Cover Crops2$12 to $18Aug to Oct

Rate ranges from national crop benchmarks. Virginia statewide range: $16 to $26/acre. Estimate your job →

Harrisonburg 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 Virginia requires the federal FAA Part 137 certificate plus Category 11: Aerial Pesticide Application from Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS). 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 Harrisonburg

  1. 1
    Estimate your acreage and budget

    Use the spray cost calculator to model Harrisonburg jobs against the $16 to $26/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop (most Harrisonburg jobs are corn), and whether you need application only or chemical-included pricing.

  2. 2
    Verify FAA Part 137 and Virginia licensing

    Confirm the operator holds FAA Part 107, FAA Part 137 and Category 11: Aerial Pesticide Application. 0 of 2 Harrisonburg 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 Virginia typically lands in the Jul to Aug window. Demand spikes in peak season, so contact 2 to 3 of the Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg

Drone spraying in Harrisonburg typically runs $16 to $26/acre, in line with the broader Virginia 2026 benchmark. Application-only rates exclude chemical, and quotes vary based on field size, terrain and crop. Corn jobs in Virginia 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 Harrisonburg, Virginia: Apex Ag VA, EMU Drone Ag. All listings are reviewed for licensing claims and contact information before publication.

Of the 2 Harrisonburg 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, Virginia requires Category 11: Aerial Pesticide Application from Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) for any commercial drone pesticide application.