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$12 to $18 per acre typical for row crops. Operators pay us, not you. We never sell your info.
Acreage: American Spray Drone Coalition. Pricing: Iowa State Extension 2026 Custom Rate Survey.
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Corn Belt leader · 80,000+ acres serviced
AgriForce Drone Services is a full-service agricultural drone applicator based in central Iowa, serving the Corn Belt since 2020. FAA Part 107 and Part 137 certified fleet of 8 drones. Specializing in corn fungicide at tassel, soybean applications and fall cover crop seeding. Record: 1,200 acres treated in a single night.
Great Plains wheat & corn specialist
Precision Air Ag serves wheat and corn producers across the Great Plains from our base in central Kansas. 5-drone fleet capable of 200+ acres per day. Our team handles wheat fungicide at heading, corn fungicide at tassel and cotton defoliation across Kansas, Oklahoma and Nebraska. FAA Part 137 certified with $3M liability coverage.
Delta cotton & soybean specialist · 6 drones
Delta Ag Drone Services is the leading drone applicator in the Mississippi Delta, specializing in cotton defoliation, soybean fungicide and rice applications. Operating 6 drones with 12 certified pilots, we service farms from 40 to 10,000 acres across Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Same-day response for wet-field emergencies.
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Row crop applications (corn, soybeans, wheat) run $12 to $18 per acre for application only, with the farmer supplying the chemical. Vineyard and orchard work runs $18 to $35 per acre because of terrain and more passes per season. The 2026 Iowa State Custom Rate Survey established the first university benchmark at $12.50 per acre average.
Yes. Commercial drone spraying requires three credentials: FAA Part 107 remote pilot certificate, FAA Part 137 agricultural aircraft operator certificate and a state commercial pesticide applicator license with aerial endorsement. Every operator in this directory holds all three.
A single DJI Agras T50 covers 40 to 60 acres per flight hour, or 300 to 600 acres per day. Two-drone crews hit 600 to 1,000 acres per day during peak season. The DJI Agras T100 at 100 liters per flight pushes daily throughput higher on large contiguous fields.
Yes. USDA NRCS EQIP Practice Code 595 (Precision Agriculture) offers 40 to 90 percent cost-share on qualifying drone purchases. Cover crop seeding by drone qualifies under Practice Standard 340 at $25 to $55 per acre. Beginning farmers and socially disadvantaged producers qualify for higher rates.
Corn fungicide in July: book 4 to 6 weeks out. Wheat heading in June: book in April. Full-season vineyard and orchard contracts: sign in January or February. Cover crop seeding: book by late July for September slots.
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85+ verified ag drone spraying stats for 2026: 16.4M US acres treated, 1,710 Part 137 operators, $13/acre pricing, peer-reviewed environmental data.
Drone fungicide on corn at VT/R1 costs $12 to $18/acre and yields 5 to 8 extra bushels. University trial data, timing guide and how to book.
Read moreFAA Part 137 takes 90 to 180 days. The exact process: operations manual, 44807 petition, training records and common mistakes that delay approval.
Read moreDrone cover crop seeding costs $12 to $18/acre. EQIP pays $25 to $55/acre. Cereal rye establishes 3 to 4 weeks earlier than post-harvest drilling.
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