Suffolk, Virginia has 1 verified agricultural drone operator listed in the directory, serving farms across the surrounding area. Tidewater Virginia; surrounding counties anchor peanut, cotton and soybean production. 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 $26/acre depending on field size, crop and application timing, in line with 2026 statewide benchmarks. Available services in Suffolk include drone spraying, cover crop seeding, fertilizer application and crop scouting, giving growers a full menu beyond pesticide application. Every operator working over Virginia fields must hold FAA Part 107 plus Category 11: Aerial Pesticide Application from Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), and many also carry FAA Part 137 for commercial agricultural aircraft operations. Contact the operators below directly for season availability, exact per-acre pricing and to confirm license and insurance status before booking.
Statewide Virginia drone spraying & cover crop seeding
Virginia Ag Drones is a statewide operator providing drone fungicide, herbicide and cover crop seeding services to corn, soybean, wheat and peanut producers across Virginia. The company maintains crews in both the Tidewater and Piedmont regions to provide fast response times across the state's diverse agricultural landscape.
Suffolk sits in Suffolk City with a population of approximately 95,385 (US Census Bureau Places).
Tidewater Virginia; surrounding counties anchor peanut, cotton and soybean production.
Sources: USDA NASS Census of Agriculture (county-level cropland and farm-receipts tables) and US Census Bureau Places gazetteer. Confirm exact figures via primary source for any decision-grade use.
| Crop | Operators | Rate ($/acre) | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | 1 | $12 to $18 | Jul to Aug |
| Soybeans | 1 | $12 to $18 | Jul to Sep |
| Wheat | 1 | $12 to $16 | May to Jun |
| Cotton | 1 | $14 to $20 | Jun to Oct |
| Cover Crops | 1 | $12 to $18 | Aug to Oct |
Rate ranges from national crop benchmarks. Virginia statewide range: $16 to $26/acre. Estimate your job →
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.
Primary-source references for verifying ag drone operator credentials in Virginia and federally.
Use the spray cost calculator to model Suffolk jobs against the $16 to $26/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop (most Suffolk jobs are corn), and whether you need application only or chemical-included pricing.
Confirm the operator holds FAA Part 107, FAA Part 137 and Category 11: Aerial Pesticide Application. 1 of 1 Suffolk operators in this directory list Part 137. Ask for a copy of their certificate and state license number before signing.
Corn treatment in Virginia typically lands in the Jul to Aug window. Demand spikes in peak season, so contact 2 to 3 of the Suffolk 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.
Drone spraying in Suffolk 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.
1 verified agricultural drone operators are listed in the directory for Suffolk, Virginia: Virginia Ag Drones. All listings are reviewed for licensing claims and contact information before publication.
Of the 1 Suffolk 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, Virginia requires Category 11: Aerial Pesticide Application from Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) for any commercial drone pesticide application.