For agricultural spray-drone operators · DJI Agras, Hylio, XAG, EAVISION, Talos & more
Your FAA spray-drone paperwork, done tonight.
Answer 5 short screens. Get your petition for exemption, Part 137 operations manual, training program with knowledge & skill tests, and a step-by-step filing guide as Word files, written for your aircraft, crops and crew.
- Built from the conditions in the FAA's own 2026 spray-drone grants
- Type your N-number: we fill your aircraft from the FAA registry
- Includes every item the FAA's request-for-information letter asks for, so it isn't held up
The kit
You need two FAA approvals. We write the paperwork for both.
1 · The exemption
Spray drones can't meet rules written for crop-dusters. Aircraft 55 lb and up (Agras T40/T50/T100, Hylio, XAG P100/P150) need a Section 44807 exemption from 27 sections of Parts 61, 91 and 137. Under 55 lb needs relief from §107.36 and 11 Part 137 sections. We pick the right list for your fleet.
2 · The Part 137 certificate
After the grant you file FAA Form 8710-3 for your Agricultural Aircraft Operator Certificate. Your kit includes a block-by-block worksheet with your answers already filled in.
3 · The manual & training you must keep
Every grant requires an operations manual and a training program "tailored for your operation", kept current and shown to the FAA on request. Ours follow the grant's required section list exactly.
How it works
- Answer the questions (15–20 min). Company, aircraft (registry lookup), where and what you spray, pilots, equipment.
- See your draft. We write every section for your operation in a few minutes. Preview it before you pay.
- Download & file. Word files you can edit. Fill the few yellow items only you can confirm, sign, and file at regulations.gov.
Pricing
Complete kit
$599 one time
- Petition for exemption, operations manual, training program, filing guide
- Up to 8 regenerations if you change aircraft, crew or operation
- Editable Word (.docx) files, yours to keep
- Fleet included: list every aircraft you'll fly
Consultants: $1,500–$2,500. General BVLOS document tools: about $990.
What we don't do
We're a document-preparation service. We don't give legal advice, file for you, or talk to the FAA on your behalf, and nobody can guarantee a grant. If your operation is unusual (beyond visual line of sight, aircraft not on the FAA's approved list, more than 3 aircraft per pilot), talk to an aviation attorney or consultant.
Questions
Do I really need an exemption to spray with a drone?
Yes, if you dispense pesticides, fertilizer, seed or other agricultural products. The FAA's page "Dispensing Chemicals and Agricultural Products (Part 137) with UAS" requires the exemption first, then a Part 137 certificate, even for your own farm.
How long does the FAA take?
File at least 120 days before you need it (14 CFR 11.63(d)). Complete 2026 spray petitions we reviewed were decided in roughly 3 to 8 weeks. Missing information triggers a request-for-information letter and delays; your kit answers those questions up front.
My drone is over 55 lb. Is that different?
Yes. Aircraft 55 lb and up fly under Parts 91 and 137 and need an N-number and a Section 44807 exemption, and the model must be on the FAA's approved list (docket FAA-2023-1271). Under 55 lb, you fly under Part 107 with an FA-number. We detect your path from your aircraft.
Do I still need a state applicator license?
Usually yes. States license pesticide applicators separately from the FAA. Your filing guide reminds you, and your license goes in your documents.
Is this legal advice?
No. SprayCert prepares documents from your answers using the FAA's published requirements and grants. You review, sign and file them yourself.