Auburn, Alabama · Est. 2026
Drone Spraying for Working Alabama Land
John Hixon and Carter Engle founded Elevated Ag after graduating from Auburn University — trained under Alabama Extension, SkyTech Drones, and Hinterland Drones. We treat forestry tracts, pastureland, and row-crop fields for landowners across Alabama and the Southeast.
FAA Part 107 Certified · Licensed Pesticide Applicator · Commercially Insured
About Elevated Ag
Two Auburn Men. One Practical Mission.
John Hixon and Carter Engle founded Elevated Ag in Auburn, Alabama after graduating from Auburn University in May 2026 — built from the ground up to serve farmers, timber owners, hunting property managers, and rural landowners who need real drone application support.
Their training runs through Dr. Steve Li at Alabama Extension, Mike Bradford at SkyTech Drones, and the Tatum brothers at Hinterland Drones — operators who know Southern land, real field conditions, and what it takes to do this work right.
Elevated Ag is built on hard work, stewardship, faith, and respect for the land. The goal is straightforward: help landowners manage more acreage with better access and less ground impact.
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Smarter Application. Less Ground Impact. Better Land Management.
Elevated Ag helps landowners and agricultural operators apply treatments in areas where traditional equipment can be slow, costly, or difficult to access.
Precision
Targeted application designed to reduce waste and improve coverage.
Access
Reach wet, uneven, wooded, or hard-to-access areas without heavy equipment.
Efficiency
Cover acreage quickly with less disruption to land, crops, and operations.
Built for
Farmers Timber Owners Pasture Landowners Hunting Property Managers Rural Land ManagersServices
Premium Drone Services for Working Ground
From forestry tracts and pastureland to row-crop acreage and hunting properties, Elevated Ag provides practical drone support for real field conditions across Alabama and the wider Southeast.
Forestry
Forestry Spraying
Field-ready application for timber stands, replanting areas, and forestry tracts where traditional equipment may be limited.
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Pasture
Pasture Spraying
Efficient coverage for pastureland needing weed control, brush treatment, and practical support for hard-to-access acreage.
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Row-Crop
Row-Crop Spraying
Timely, targeted drone application support for row-crop operations that need flexible coverage during critical treatment windows.
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Thermal
Thermal Deer Recovery
Thermal support during dormant months to help hunters and landowners locate deer more effectively and responsibly.
Thermal services are typically offered during dormant months and seasonal windows.
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Survey
Deer Population Surveys
Thermal surveys for hunting properties and land managers who need a clearer read on deer activity and herd presence.
Thermal services are typically offered during dormant months and seasonal windows.
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Reach the Ground Your Equipment Can’t
Elevated Ag runs a purpose-built agricultural spray drone — not a hobbyist rig adapted for field use. It carries a full chemical tank, flies GPS-guided flight lines, and delivers consistent coverage across terrain that would stop or slow any ground rig.
Treat Ground You Couldn’t Before
Wet bottoms, steep slopes, cutover timber, and waterlogged fields — areas where tractors sink and boom sprayers can’t safely operate are exactly where drone application makes the most difference.
Hit the Window, Not Just the Field
Treatment windows are short. Drone application moves fast — no equipment convoy, no soil compaction, no waiting for fields to dry enough to run. We can be on the ground and flying the same day a window opens.
Purpose-Built for Southern Land
Alabama timber country, Black Belt pastureland, Delta row-crop fields — Elevated Ag is built for the terrain types and conditions specific to working land in this region, not adapted from somewhere else.
Built on Experience
Grounded in Alabama Agriculture. Built for Real Field Work.
Elevated Ag is backed by hands-on experience from Alabama Extension, SkyTech Drones, and Hinterland Drones — applied to real agricultural and forestry conditions across the South.
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FAA Part 107 Certified
Both founders hold FAA Remote Pilot Certificates — licensed to fly commercial drone operations under federal regulations.
Licensed Pesticide Applicators
State-licensed to apply chemical treatments in Alabama — not a hobbyist with a drone, a licensed operator with the paperwork.
Commercially Insured
Fully insured for agricultural drone operations — so your land and our equipment are covered on every job.
Industry-Trained Operators
Trained under Dr. Steve Li at Alabama Extension, Mike Bradford at SkyTech Drones, and the Tatum brothers at Hinterland Drones.
Client Reviews
What Landowners Are Saying
★★★★★ 5.0 on Google — from real jobs on real Alabama ground.
“They recently sprayed our agricultural fields and hay fields, and they did an outstanding job. The application was timely, professional, and thorough. It’s hard to find dependable service these days, but Elevated Ag exceeded our expectations. We will definitely be using them again.”
“John came out within 30 minutes of me calling him. Was very professional and found my deer within 10 minutes of being there. Would not have found my trophy deer if it wasn’t for John and his drone.”
“Elevated Ag came and sprayed 5 acres of super overgrown clear cut on my farm. The guys were super professional and helpful throughout the whole process. Would 100% recommend using these guys for any spraying needs.”
“These guys did a great job with the survey we got done. Easy communication with fast responses. Great end result with mapping out our population and providing pictures and videos of bucks on the property to gauge what we had to do to manage our herd better.”
“Came out to our place for a survey and did a great job. Great friendly guys who love what they do. Learned some great info about where deer like to bed on our place which will help out tremendously on knowing where to place some new stands!”
“These guys came out, looked at the job, gave me a fair quote, and got the work done quickly. The whole process was smooth, and I’m very satisfied with the results. Highly recommend their drone spraying services.”
“John did a great job. He communicated well, showed up when he said and did the job exactly as I wanted it done. I will use Elevated Ag again.”
“Answered quickly and showed up early. Bittersweet ending, but they found it no problem in heavy cover. Definitely would recommend.”
“First class professionalism, communicated well and did a thorough job!!”
“John and Carter did an exceptional job surveying the land, and stayed persistent even when weather wasn’t cooperating.”
“Great guys and do an awesome job on both small and big projects.”
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Gallery
See Elevated Ag in the Field
Real images from field operations, field-ready setup, aerial work, and day-to-day service across agricultural and forestry ground.
Watch the Work
Short clips straight from the field — no edits, no music, just the drone doing its job.
Follow Elevated Ag in the Field
Follow along for field updates, drone work, forestry spraying, pasture application, and seasonal thermal services across Alabama and the Southeast.
Process
How Elevated Ag Works
Tell Us About Your Land
Submit your acreage, location, crop or land type, and what you need treated.
We Review the Job
Our team reviews access, acreage, terrain, timing, and application needs.
Get a Clear Quote
We provide a straightforward quote based on the scope of work.
We Get to Work
Elevated Ag completes the application safely, efficiently, and professionally.
Service Area
Serving Alabama and the Southeast
Based in Auburn, Alabama, Elevated Ag provides drone support for landowners, farmers, forestry operators, and hunting property managers across Alabama and the wider Southeast.
Based In
Auburn, Alabama
Serving
Central Alabama | South Alabama | Southeast Region
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about drone spraying, thermal services, or how Elevated Ag can support your property? Here are a few quick answers.
Elevated Ag provides drone-based agriculture services including forestry spraying, pasture spraying, row-crop spraying, thermal deer recovery, and deer population surveys.
No. Elevated Ag supports farms, timber tracts, hunting properties, pasture acreage, and rural landowners who need practical application support.
Timing depends on the project, acreage, and weather window, but Elevated Ag is built to deliver timely support during important application periods.
Yes. Thermal deer recovery and deer population surveys are available during seasonal and dormant-month windows.
Reach out with your location, acreage, and service needs, and Elevated Ag can review the job and recommend the right next steps.
Ready to Elevate Your Operation?
Get a clearer view of your land with drone technology built for modern agriculture.
Tell us about your land, acreage, location, and application needs. Whether you need forestry spraying, pasture treatment, row-crop application, thermal deer recovery, or a deer population survey, Elevated Ag is ready to help.
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Based in
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Serving
Alabama and the Southeast
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Your Land Deserves Precision Treatment
From forestry tracts to pastureland — Elevated Ag brings modern drone technology to real Southern ground.