Agricultural Drone Pilot – Contract Operator (UAV / UAS)TrueAcre Spray Services, a division of DMR Technologies, Inc.Locations: Louisiana and Ohio only
Type: Independent contract operator | Seasonal and full-season opportunities
Part 107 preferred | Training available
Fly for a Growing Spray Network
TrueAcre Spray Services is building a network of professional agricultural drone pilots across Louisiana and Ohio. We partner with farmers, co-ops, and crop dusters to deliver precision spraying and seeding, and we need skilled operators to fly those acres.
Through TrueAcre, you can launch your career with access to American-made DMR spray drones, support, training, and ongoing operational backing, without the large upfront equipment investment that usually stands between pilots and the field.
Why Now
- Hundreds of millions of acres in the U.S. are sprayed each year
- Drone application is one of the fastest-growing segments of ag services
- Licensed, experienced ag drone operators remain in short supply
What You'll Do
- Fly the DMR Field Ranger X50 precision spray drone
- Apply crop protection products and seed using GPS-guided flight plans
- Coordinate with growers and TrueAcre dispatch on job scheduling
- Perform pre-flight checks and routine equipment maintenance
- Keep accurate flight and application records
- Follow all FAA, state, and label requirements for safe application
What TrueAcre Provides
- Access to Field Ranger X50 spray drones through our equipment program
- Trailer rental options for mobile operations
- Hands-on flight and application training
- Job flow through our grower, co-op, and crop duster partnerships
- Technical support from the team that builds the drones
Earnings Potential
- 120 spray days per year × 100 acres per day = 12,000 acres
- At an average service rate of ~$3-5 per acre, plus hourly rate of $20-$25/hour
- Actual earnings depend on acres flown, region, season, and operating costs, including equipment payments
Qualifications
- Strong interest in drones, aviation, or agriculture
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (preferred, or ability to obtain)
- Willingness to obtain your state pesticide applicator license (Louisiana LDAF or Ohio ODA)
- UAV/UAS flight experience a plus
- Farming or ag background a plus
- Must live in or be willing to operate in Louisiana or Ohio
About TrueAcre and DMR Technologies
TrueAcre Spray Services is the spray services division of DMR Technologies, Inc., an American-made, NDAA-compliant drone manufacturer. DMR's flagship Field Ranger X50 spray drone is Built on the Bayou in Lafayette, Louisiana, for American farmers and operators.
Ready to fly? Apply today and help us bring precision application to Louisiana and Ohio farms.
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