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.
Land-grant UAS precision ag research & Extension – Blacksburg VA
Virginia Tech's School of Plant and Environmental Sciences operates a drone precision agriculture program conducting applied research on UAV-based spraying, remote sensing, and variable-rate application. The program delivers producer workshops, Extension field days, and FAA Part 107 training across Virginia in partnership with county Extension offices.
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.
National · farmer-founded ag drone dealer since 2015
One of the earliest US agricultural drone dealers, founded 2015 by a group of farmers. Sells DJI Agras T50, T100, and Talos T60X plus sprayer trailer solutions. Provides training at IN/IL facilities. CropTech Solutions (Waterford, PA) is an authorized FlyingAg dealer. Contact: [email protected].
National · DJI Certified Service Center, 50K+ acres sprayed, NE state pages
DJI Certified Service Center and authorized dealer based in Dundee, OH, run by Mike. Has sprayed 50K+ acres. Maintains state-specific pages for most NE states: NY, NJ, PA, MD, DE, CT, WV, NH, and MA. Designed the nuWay Ag Drone Trailer. Sells DJI Agras T100, T50, T40, T25, FlyCart 100, and Mavic 3M.
National network · largest spray drone operator network in US, 30+ states
Largest spray drone operator network in the US covering 30+ states, based in Iowa City, IA and led by CEO Mariah Scott. AcreConnect platform (map.acreconnect.io) connects farmers with local operators. Stone Valley Drones (PA) is a network member. Sells DJI Agras T10, T30, T40, and XAG P100 Pro. Holds FAA Exemption 18929B.
National · end-to-end DJI Agras sales, training & compliance in 33+ states
National agricultural drone sales firm providing DJI spray drones with end-to-end support: training, regulatory compliance (Part 107/137), insurance, and financing. Explicitly serves 33+ states including NY. Sells full DJI Agras lineup: T70P, T50, T40, and T25.
Northeast · only identified XAG authorized dealer in the region
The only identified XAG authorized dealer serving the Northeast US. Also sells DJI drones and the Ceres Air platform. Offers precision aerial application, multispectral mapping, agricultural education, training, repairs, and drone sales. Partners with Virginia Ag Drones. Offers John Deere Financing.
National · largest US ag spray drone distributor, 21K YouTube subscribers
Self-described largest agricultural spray drone distributor in the US, founded 2019 in Boonville, MO by Taylor Moreland and Kit Carlson. Distributes EAVision J70, J150, and RoadRunner 350. Maintains dealer locator and custom applicator maps. Hi-Aloft (PA) is an affiliate dealer. 21K YouTube subscribers.
WV · drone spraying demos + UAV education for farmers
West Virginia University Extension Service hosts drone spraying demonstrations and agricultural drone education for WV farmers statewide. Partners with Kuhn's Aerial Applications for field demonstrations. Led by Zona Hutson. Key resource for WV farmers exploring drone adoption for steep terrain pasture management.
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 West Virginia: Virginia Tech School of Plant and Environmental Sciences – Drone Program, Eastern Mennonite University Drone Agriculture Program, FlyingAg, nuWay Ag, Rantizo, AckerSpray, AG Drones East, Agri Spray Drones, WVU Extension Service.