Crop Spray the Smarter Way

Crop Spray Drones Provide

Higher Yields and Cause No Crop Damage

Why Farmers are Choosing
Carolina Crop Spray

Healthier Crops &

Higher Yields

Consistency leads to stronger plant health across the entire field, not just the easy-to-reach areas. Stress is reduced. Inputs are used more efficiently instead of being overapplied or missed entirely.

We Spray on Your Schedule

You’re not waiting for fields to dry or scheduling a large crew. Drones can spray exactly when conditions are right, which matters more than most operators admit.

One Drone
Multiple Applications

A single drone can handle seeding, liquid fertilizer, herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, and other treatments. It adapts across row crops, orchards, vineyards, golf courses, and tree lines, including areas planes and ground rigs struggle to reach.

More Coverage. Less Waste.

Big spray rigs and destroy up to 4 bushels per use. Carolina Crop Spray drones leave zero tire tracks. No trampling. That alone can recover yield that ground rigs quietly destroy over a season.

Hills, Trenches & Mud

Wet fields, steep terrain, tree lines, and tight plots aren’t workable with multi-ton, $500K rigs. Drones turn unusable or delayed acres into revenue.

ROI in the First Year

Precision spraying reduces over-application. Less chemical used per acre when done correctly, especially on spot treatments and problem zones.

Are we fully licensed?

Yes we have all the necessary licenses to operate UAV's for Agricultural Spraying in NC.
Including:

➢ FAA Part 107 (small UAV certificate less than 55 pounds) and a waiver for UAV's greater than 55 pounds from the FAA has been granted (§44807).
➢ FAA Part 137 (Economic Poisons) certificate
➢ FAA Certificate of Authorization
➢ Registration of the Drone with FAA (nontransferable)
➢ Pass NCDA Core, Aerial Methods, and Specialty Exams
➢ NCDA Aerial Applicators License (Apprentice (029) or Regular license (027))
➢ NCDA Aerial Applicator’s Contractor’s License (028)

What's the cost?

APPLICATION RATES

2 gallons per acre: Starting at $15 per acre

3-5 gallons per acre: Starting at $18 per acre

6-10 gallons per acre: Starting at $22 per acre

11 gallons + per acre: Custom Pricing

Final pricing may vary based on field size, layout, location, and obstacles (power lines, trees, access limitations).

VOLUME DISCOUNTS (based on acres)

50–100 acres: −$1/acre

101–200 acres: −$2/acre

200+ acres: Custom Pricing

ADDITIONAL FEES

$100 Tank Cleanout Fee
Applied when switching between different chemicals or treatments, requiring full system flushing to prevent cross contamination.

MINIMUMS
$300 minimum per job.

How long will it take to spray my crops?

Most jobs are completed faster than traditional methods. A single drone typically covers 50 to 80 acres per hour under normal conditions.

Actual timing depends on a few factors like application rate, field size, layout, and obstacles such as trees or powerlines. Heavier application rates or complex fields will slow things down, while open acreage allows for faster coverage.

For larger jobs, multiple drones can be deployed to significantly reduce total time.

What chemicals can your spray drones apply?

Our drones are built to handle the same inputs farmers already use, including herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, and liquid fertilizers.

With the proper setup, they can also spread dry products like fertilizer, seed, and certain granular herbicides or insecticides.

Application isn’t limited by the drone itself. It comes down to using properly mixed and filtered products that are approved for aerial application. Label requirements, droplet size, and local regulations will ultimately determine what can be applied and how.

If it’s a standard agricultural input designed for spraying or spreading, it can typically be applied as long as it meets those guidelines.

What size fields do you service?

We typically work on fields ranging from 5 to 500 acres.

Spray drones are most efficient where traditional equipment struggles, such as fields with trees, powerlines, wet conditions, or tight boundaries. Large, wide-open acreage can still be serviced, but fixed, rotary wing, ground rigs if scheduling permits are often faster or more cost-effective.

If you’re not sure whether your field is a good fit, we can review your acreage and give you a clear recommendation upfront.

How soon can you get started?

We are currently booking for July 2026 and filling spots in advance.

Spraying is time-sensitive, so we schedule based on crop stage, weather conditions, and job size. Once you’re on the schedule, we stay flexible to hit the right application window.

If timing matters for your crop, it’s better to reserve your spot early. Last-minute requests are taken when availability allows, but priority goes to scheduled jobs.

What weather conditions affect spraying?

Weather plays a major role in when and how we can spray.

High winds can cause drift and uneven coverage, so we avoid spraying when wind speeds are too strong. Rain can wash off applications before they take effect, which makes timing critical. Temperature and humidity also impact how droplets behave and how well products are absorbed by the crop.

We monitor conditions closely and adjust scheduling to hit the right window for effectiveness and safety. If conditions aren’t right, we delay the job rather than risk a poor application.

We can't fly and spray in heat above 95°F or in foggy conditions.

Best mission flight times are between 5 am and 11 am and 4 pm and 9 pm

Do you provide the chemicals or just application?

We only provide application services, using the products you supply. This ensures you stay in control of chemical selection, rates, and compliance with your crop program.

How do you ensure proper coverage and accuracy?

Coverage and accuracy come down to setup and execution, not just the drone.

We calibrate application rates inside the drone navigation software before every job and adjust for the specific product, crop, field and flight conditions. Flight paths are pre-planned for consistent overlap, and the system uses GPS-guided automation to maintain uniform spacing across the field.

We also account for droplet size, spray height, and speed to reduce drift and improve canopy penetration. During application, we monitor performance and make adjustments as needed.

If conditions aren’t right for proper coverage, we don’t spray. Accuracy matters more than getting the job done fast.

Is this safe for my crops?

Yes, when applied correctly. Spray drones are designed to deliver precise, controlled applications that reduce the risk of over-application, drift, and crop damage.

There’s no soil compaction or tire damage, and we control droplet size, spray height, and speed to match the product and crop. That helps ensure even coverage without stressing the plants.

That said, safety depends on proper setup and conditions. We follow label requirements, monitor weather closely, and only spray when conditions allow for a clean, accurate application. If it’s not safe, we don’t spray.

Where do you operate?

We are based in Wake Forest, Wake County, North Carolina and service the surrounding region.

Our primary service areas include Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Garner, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Clayton, Smithfield, Sanford, Dunn, Lillington, Pittsboro, Chapel Hill, Durham, Rocky Mount, Wilson, and Roanoke Rapids.

We also service surrounding areas throughout Central and Eastern North Carolina. If you’re outside these locations, reach out to confirm availability.

Our motto is "Have Drones. Will Travel."

WHY CHOOSE US

Experts Trusted Us

Image

Landscaping

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Duis at est id leo

Image

Pruning plants

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Duis at est id leo

Image

Lawn Maintenance

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Duis at est id leo

ABOUT US

Nurture The environment

Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of free available market typesetting industry has been the industry's standard dummy

Image

Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of free available market type setting industry

Ligula molestie

Dolor sit amet onsectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt

Magna vivamus

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod

Efficitur velit

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod

Seasonal Playbook: What We Spray and When

This is just a sample of what we can spray and when.

CALL FOR A QUOTE

WINTER

December - January - February

  • Christmas Trees: Harvesting, herbicides for weed control.

  • Cover crops — Aerial seeding (cereal rye, crimson clover)

  • Herbicides: For burndown programs to kill annual weeds and cover crops.

  • Winter Wheat: A small percentage of wheat fields may receive a pass in January with herbicides like Hoelon for ryegrass control or insecticides like Warrior for Hessian fly control.

  • Small Grains (Wheat): February is a critical time for wheat growers to apply herbicides (such as broadleaf weed control) and to top-dress with nitrogen.

  • Fungicides: Late season tree spraying to prevent leaf curl.

  • Fruit Trees (Peaches, Nectarines, Apples): A, dormant oil is applied to trees to control insects (like mites and scale) by suffocating them. A fungicide is also applied specifically to peaches and nectarines to prevent leaf curl.

  • Lawns/Turf: While not a farm crop, late February is when pre-emergent herbicides are applied for crabgrass control on golf courses.

SPRING

March - April - May

  • Soybeans/Corn/Cotton: Herbicides are applied to manage weeds early in the season or as part of no-till preparations.

  • Tobacco: Early insecticide (flea beetles, aphids) and fungicide.

  • Sweet Potatoes: Herbicide after transplanting.

  • Peanuts: Herbicide application.

  • Small Grains & Legumes: Farmers spray cover crops like cereal rye, hairy vetch, crimson clover, and Austrian winter peas to kill them before planting summer cash crops (corn, soybeans, cotton).

  • Strawberries: Often require irrigation and potential pesticide/fungicide applications as they are harvested, especially if weather conditions are dry and threaten to affect the crop.

  • Wheat: Fungicides are applied to winter wheat to manage diseases like powdery mildew.

  • Fruit Trees: Dormant oil is applied to fruit trees to control insects and diseases, and fungicides are used to treat early blooming apple and pear trees.

  • Cover Crops: Cereal rye, wheat, crimson clover, and hairy vetch are terminated (sprayed with herbicides) in March or early April to prepare for no-till planting.

  • Pastures: Herbicides are applied to manage weeds in pastures.

  • Vegetables & Tobacco: Pre-emergent herbicides are used to manage broadleaf weeds and grasses (like Palmer amaranth) in pepper, tomato, and tobacco fields.

Summer

June - July - August

  • Cotton: Insecticide (bollworm, stink bugs, plant bugs) and growth regulators.

  • Corn: Fungicide at tasseling (gray leaf spot, Southern rust) Mid-June is crucial for treating stink bugs, especially as they move from harvested wheat fields.

  • Soybeans: Fungicide and insecticide (frogeye leaf spot, stink bugs) Farmers spray for post-emergence weed control (Palmer amaranth), particularly on Liberty Link or Enlist E3 varieties, using herbicides like glyphosate, glufosinate, and 2,4-D choline.

  • Peanuts : Fungicide (leaf spot, white mold, Sclerotinia) on 14-day intervals

  • Tobacco: Insecticide (budworm, hornworm) and fungicide (blue mold) Late-stage spraying for insect pests and potential sucker control may occur as the crop approaches harvest.

  • Sweet potatoes: insecticide

  • Blueberries: insecticide (spotted wing drosophila)

  • Fruits: Apples and peaches are managed for pests and disease.

  • Summer Annual Cover Crops: Crops like sorghum-sudangrass, pearl millet, and buckwheat are sometimes managed or terminated with herbicides if they become too aggressive, though they are often used for biomass and weed suppression.

  • Hayfields/Pasture: Farmers may spray to remove crabgrass in hayfields, as it can increase drying time, despite it being a high-quality annual forage.

Fall

September - October - November

  • Cotton: Defoliant and harvest aid applications

  • Sweet potatoes: Vine desiccant before harvest

  • Cover crops: Aerial seeding (cereal rye, crimson clover)

  • Fall Vegetables (Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Kale, Collards): Sprayed for worms and insects, as pest pressure can be high in early autumn.

  • Soybeans: Late-season insecticide or herbicide applications for weed management (e.g., controlling yellow nutsedge or ragweed) may occur.

  • Cover Crops (Rye, Clover, Vetch, Radish): In no-till systems, farmers often use herbicides like glyphosate (burndown) to prepare fields for planting, or spray to manage summer cover crops before seeding winter ones.

  • Fruit Trees (Peach, Nectarine, Cherry, Plum): Trunks are sprayed in early September to prevent peach tree borers.

  • Pasture and Range: Mid-September is a time for herbicide application to manage weeds.

  • Roses and Shrubs: Continued spraying for fungus on roses and insects (spider mites, lace bugs) on landscape shrubs.

  • Turf/Lawns: Protective fungicides are applied to lawns in early September to control large patch disease.

  • Fallow Fields & Weed Management: Farmers often apply burndown herbicide treatments, such as a mix of glyphosate and 2,4-D, to control winter annual weeds like chickweed, marestail, and dandelion.

  • Winter Cover Crops: While many cover crops are planted earlier, early November allows for the planting and spraying of winter annuals like winter rye, wheat, and Austrian winter peas.

  • Small Grains (Wheat/Rye): In some cases, farmers may apply herbicides to wheat fields to control weeds like ryegrass.

  • Forage Crops: In pastures or food plots, producers may spray clover, chicory, and turnip plots to manage weeds while the forage establishes.

WHAT WE DO

Services for You

Landscaping

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Duis at est id le

Pruning plants

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Duis at est id le

Lawn Maintenance

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Duis at est id le

Lawn Maintenance

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Duis at est id le

Features Product

OUR GARDEN STORE

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet

North Carolina by the Numbers

8.4

Millions Acres of Farmland in NC

181 Acres

Average Farm Size in NC

Soybeans

#1 Crop at 1.7 Million Acres

MEET OUR OWNER

Jeff Weidner

Finished Work

Dummy text of free available

Finished Work

Dummy text of free available

Finished Work

Dummy text of free available

Finished Work

Dummy text of free available

Finished Work

Dummy text of free available

Finished Work

Dummy text of free available

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

What our clients say

Jane Doe

Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of free available market typesetting industry has been the industry's standard dummy text ever. Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of free available

Jane Doe

Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of free available market typesetting industry has been the industry's standard dummy text ever. Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of free available

John Doe

Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of free available market typesetting industry has been the industry's standard dummy text ever. Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of free available

Get In Touch

Address

Office: 6108 Tiffield Way, Wake Forest, NC 27587

Assistance Hours

Mon – Sat 9:00am – 8:00pm

Sunday – By Appointment

Phone Number:

(919) 435-6650

Wake Forest, NC, USA

Copyright 2026 . All rights reserved