What American Drone Network does

American Drone Network (ADN) is a Texas-incorporated LLC that operates a mobile-first marketplace and operational platform for U.S. agricultural drone spraying services. The platform connects three constituencies: farmers seeking on-demand aerial application without equipment ownership, FAA Part 107-licensed drone pilots seeking work and compliance tooling, and industry partners (chemical providers, drone manufacturers, insurers, analytics vendors) seeking access to an active pilot network. Its core product is a free iOS/Android application that bundles a job-matching service called CropSwipe, an FAA-compliant digital logbook called CropFlight (acquired in April 2026), certificate-tracking automation, and the Acre Advantage loyalty rewards program.

The company monetizes through a freemium membership model: ADN Core is free for independent pilots, while ADN Pro costs $1,500 per year and adds fleet equipment access (DJI T-100, Talos T-60, RevolutionIndependence 19), 72-hour emergency hardware replacement, repair training, and ADN stock ownership. Additional revenue streams include Stripe-processed marketplace transaction fees and one-time fleet equipment fees of $4,000 to $6,000 per unit. ADN supplements digital acquisition with recurring Drone Days fly-in events in Ireton, IA and Stuttgart, AR during the April through September spray season.

ADN was founded in 2026 by CEO Erik Kellim (23+ years agribusiness executive experience spanning Monsanto, WinField United, Harrell's, AgXplore, and Meristem) and COO Michelle Truman, who co-founded the Farm-i-Tude agricultural drone curriculum. The company is registered as a Texas LLC headquartered in Dallas with operational presence in Stuttgart, AR; it has raised $1.85M toward a $4.8M SEC Form D exempt offering and assembled partnerships with chemical providers (Atticus, BRANDT, Concept Agritek, SprayTec), drone manufacturers (Revolution Drones, Talos), insurance (VT Insurance), and analytics firms (Agremo, Evolve Crop Systems).

Name

American Drone Network

Legal name

American Drone Network, LLC

Website

https://americandronenetwork.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2026

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

American Drone Network operates a mobile marketplace connecting U.S. farmers seeking aerial spray services with FAA-licensed agricultural drone pilots, monetizing via $1,500/year Pro memberships, equipment sales, and marketplace transaction fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Drone Services Platform

NAICS

Support Activities for Crop Production (11511), Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating (115112)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Drone/UAS Application Services (Spraying, Spreading, Seeding) (AFACAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aerial Pesticide/Herbicide/Fungicide Application (AFACAIAE), Aerial Surveying & Crop Scouting (Imaging, Mapping, Stand Counts) (AFACAIAJ)

Keywords

• Agricultural drone services
• Aerial application marketplace
• FAA compliance software
• Drone pilot network
• Precision agriculture spraying

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuttgart

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: ADN Core membership is free with basic features. ADN Pro membership costs $1,500/year and includes fleet access, emergency drone replacement, repair training, and stock ownership in ADN.
2. Marketplace Transaction Fees: ADN facilitates transactions between farmers and pilots through CropSwipe marketplace. The company processes payments through Stripe and earns a fee on marketplace transactions.
3. Fleet Equipment Sales: ADN sells drone equipment through its Fleet Access program, including RevolutionIndependence 19 ($6,000), DJI T-100 ($5,000), and Talos T-60 ($4,000) for pilots who want to own their equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

American Drone Network operates a mobile-first marketplace platform (CropSwipe) that connects farmers who need crop spraying with FAA-licensed agricultural drone pilots seeking work. The platform bundles job matching, FAA-compliant digital flight logging (CropFlight), certificate and license expiration tracking, a partner-funded loyalty rewards program (Acre Advantage), and a fleet equipment access program (ADN Fleet Access) into a single iOS/Android application. Membership is offered in two tiers: a free Core tier and a $1,500/year Pro tier that adds fleet access, 72-hour emergency hardware replacement, repair training, and ADN stock ownership.

Product overview

American Drone Network operates as a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on its mobile app and membership ecosystem. The core platform is the ADN Mobile App, which houses the flagship CropSwipe job-matching marketplace and CropFlight FAA-compliant logbook. Two membership tiers (Core-free and Pro-$1,500/year) provide graduated access to features including ADN Fleet Access for standardized drone equipment, the Acre Advantage loyalty rewards program, and Drone Days field training events. Farmers access the network for free to connect with verified pilots, while pilots pay for membership tiers that unlock fleet equipment, compliance tools, and business support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CropSwipe: Job-matching service connecting farmers who need acres sprayed with pilots ready to deliver. First of its kind in agricultural drone services.
• CropFlight
• Acre Advantage
• ADN Fleet Access

Products and services

• ADN Mobile App Free native iOS and Android application connecting farmers, pilots, and compliance infrastructure. Houses CropSwipe job matching, CropFlight digital logbook, Certificate Tracker, work assignment and scheduling, and the Acre Advantage rewards program. Available free to Core and Pro members.
• CropSwipe Job-matching marketplace service connecting farmers who need acres sprayed with FAA-licensed pilots ready to deliver. Pilots within a farmer's desired radius are notified and can review and accept spray jobs through the mobile app. Functions as a digital handshake between supply and demand.
• CropFlight FAA-compliant digital logbook for agricultural drone pilots. Automatically logs every acre flown and generates compliant records for state pesticide departments and FAA obligations. Available free for ADN Core and Pro members.
• ADN Membership Membership program with two tiers — ADN Core (free) and ADN Pro ($1,500/year). Core includes CropSwipe job matching, free CropFlight logbook, Acre Advantage rewards, and in-field training/events. Pro adds ADN Fleet Access, 72-hour emergency hardware replacement, on-demand repair trainings, ADN Stock ownership, FAA compliance trainings, U-Pass membership, and a network service hotline.
• ADN Fleet Access Pro membership advantage providing access to ADN's standardized fleet of agricultural drones at a fraction of the $40K upfront cost, including maintenance support, rapid field recovery kit, and 72-hour emergency replacement. Available drones include RevolutionIndependence 19 ($6,000), DJI T-100 ($5,000), and Talos T-60 ($4,000) equipment fees.
• Acre Advantage Rewards Program Loyalty rewards program where pilots and farmers earn reward points by using partner products in their operations. Rewards are redeemable the following season on chemistry, insurance, and drone assets. Available to all ADN Core and Pro members.
• Drone Days Recurring in-person fly-in demo day events held April through September in Ireton, IA (first Tuesday) and Stuttgart, AR (first Thursday). Provides hands-on drone demonstrations, FAA knowledge test prep, exemption reviews, CropFlight training, and business growth sessions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Spray concentrates reduce spray volume requirements by 60% to 75% compared with traditional formulations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Concept AgritekcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 June 2026Crop input products partner in ADN's Acre Advantage program. Concept Agritek products featured by name in CropFlight app, with ADN members earning reward points for qualifying purchases and applications. Strategic sponsorship partnership effective immediately.
• SprayTeccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2026Strategic partnership to introduce concentrate spray formulations engineered specifically for drone-based aerial application. Concentrates reduce spray volume by 60-75%, allowing pilots to cover 5-13 acres per load vs 1.5-2.6 acres with conventional products. Includes training components and joint formulation refinement.
• BRANDTcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2026Partnership to develop adjuvant, nutritional, and surfactant products tailored for drone spraying applications. BRANDT products integrated into ADN's digital platform for inventory management, application tracking, and automated documentation. BRANDT representatives participate in Drone Days training events.
• Atticus LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Crop protection products partner integrated into ADN's network. Part of the nationwide expansion announced in April 2026 to unify the fragmented ag aviation industry.
• EZ Cut Seal RemovercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Maintenance solutions provider for drone equipment. Partnered as part of the April 2026 nationwide expansion to address maintenance needs within the ADN ecosystem.
• Agremo MappingcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 April 2026Aerial data analytics partner providing mapping and crop analytics capabilities. Integrated into ADN's digital platform as part of the April 2026 expansion.
• Revolution DronescoreTechnology or IntegrationAgricultural drone manufacturer partner providing standardized fleet options for ADN pilots. RevolutionIndependence 19 available through ADN Fleet Access program at $6,000 equipment fee.
• Talos DronescoreTechnology or IntegrationDrone fleet and equipment partner. Talos T-60 available through ADN Fleet Access program at $4,000 equipment fee. Part of standardized fleet initiative.
• U-PASS (Unmanned Pilots Association for Safety and Standards)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry champion partner focused on education, advocacy, and compliance for drone pilots. Provides lifetime membership option for ADN Pro members.
• VT Insurance Agency LLCcoreOthersAgricultural drone insurance partner offering tailored coverage solutions for pilots, equipment, and farm operations. Provides member-exclusive insurance rates through ADN.
• Farm-i-TudeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural media and education partner. Co-founded by ADN COO Michelle Truman, creating an industry-first ground-up educational framework for drone operations across US agriculture.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hylio: Hylio manufactures agricultural spraying drones and sells them direct to operators, competing with ADN's Fleet Access program across both equipment supply and pilot enablement.
• Guardian Agriculture: Guardian Agriculture builds autonomous agricultural spray drones and offers them through service and ownership models to growers. Comparable to ADN's combination of fleet access and on-demand spray services for farmers.
• PrecisionHawk: PrecisionHawk provides drone-based data capture and analytics for agriculture and adjacent industries. Overlaps with ADN's CropFlight logging and Agremo mapping integrations on the data, analytics, and pilot-enablement side.
• Rantizo: Rantizo operates a drone application services network for agriculture, including a marketplace connecting farmers with licensed drone applicators. It is the closest direct peer to ADN's CropSwipe job-matching and spray service model.

Emerging players

• Sentera: Sentera builds ag-focused drone sensors and analytics for crop scouting and stand counts. Overlaps with ADN's partner-driven aerial analytics use cases rather than the spray marketplace.
• DroneDeploy: DroneDeploy offers a drone data platform for mapping and analytics across agriculture, construction, and inspection. Comparable to ADN's app-based workflow and aerial analytics layer (Agremo integration).
• Pyka: Pyka builds autonomous electric spray aircraft for large-scale agriculture. Comparable to ADN's aerial application thesis at a larger-aircraft scale and a potential future competitive threat to drone-only spraying.

Broad incumbents

• DJI Agriculture: DJI Agras is the dominant global agricultural spray-drone product line and one of ADN's Fleet Access suppliers. DJI competes indirectly by offering direct equipment sales plus its own agras service ecosystem.
• WinField United (Land O'Lakes): WinField United is a large ag retail and crop input provider (and a former employer of ADN's CEO) that could plausibly build or acquire its own drone services marketplace. Represents the most likely incumbent competitive threat to ADN.
• AgEagle Aerial Systems: AgEagle is a publicly traded ag-drone and imagery analytics company serving growers and service providers. It is a broader incumbent competing with ADN across fleet hardware and analytics, but lacks a farmer-pilot marketplace.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/americandronenetwork
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@americandronenetwork
• Facebookfacebook.com/americandronenetwork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/americandronenetwork
• Instagraminstagram.com/americandronenetwork
• TikToktiktok.com/@americandronenetwork

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about American Drone Network