Question 1

How much does drone spraying cost per acre in New Jersey?

Accepted Answer

AG Drones NJ pricing starts at $16/acre for crop spraying, $18/acre for cover crop seeding, and $8/acre for NDVI field mapping. Volume discounts are available for 50+ acres and seasonal contracts.

Question 2

What certifications does AG Drones NJ hold?

Accepted Answer

AG Drones NJ holds FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certificates, FAA Part 137 Agricultural Aircraft Operator certification (the same required of manned crop dusters), NJ DEP Pesticide Applicator licenses (CORE + AERIAL), and $2M commercial general liability insurance.

Question 3

What areas in New Jersey does AG Drones NJ serve?

Accepted Answer

AG Drones NJ serves South Jersey including Burlington, Cumberland, Salem, Atlantic, Gloucester, Camden, and Cape May counties — covering 711,000+ farmland acres and 10,000+ active farms.

Question 4

What crops can be sprayed with agricultural drones?

Accepted Answer

AG Drones NJ sprays blueberries, cranberries, tomatoes, peppers, peaches, soybeans, corn, sweet potatoes, and other NJ specialty crops. We apply fungicides, pesticides, herbicides, foliar nutrients, and desiccants.

Question 5

How does drone spraying compare to traditional methods?

Accepted Answer

Drone spraying offers 30% chemical savings through precision GPS-guided application, zero soil compaction, access to wet fields and steep terrain, and 100% GPS-tracked coverage reports. Starting at $16/acre, it's competitive with airplane application but with centimeter-level accuracy.