Salinas, CA
Salinas-based agtech company specializing in autonomous drone swarming for precision spot-spray; partnered with ASW for heavy-lift platforms
FAA Part 137 ✓
Drone Spraying
Price on request
Agricultural Drone Services in Salinas, California
By Eugen Manoli, Founder and Editor · Updated
Salinas, California has 3 verified agricultural drone operators listed in the directory, serving farms across the surrounding area. California drone application rates run $15 to $35/acre depending on field size, crop and application timing, in line with 2026 statewide benchmarks. Available services in Salinas include drone spraying, equipment rental, giving growers a full menu beyond pesticide application. Every operator working over California fields must hold FAA Part 107 plus CDPR Unmanned Pest Control Aircraft Pilot Certificate from CDPR (CalEPA), and many also carry FAA Part 137 for commercial agricultural aircraft operations. Contact the operators below directly for season availability, exact per-acre pricing and to confirm license and insurance status before booking.
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Listed operators
$15 to $35/acre
California rate range
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Top crops served
Drone spraying services available in Salinas
- Drone Spraying2 operators
2 of the Salinas operators list drone spraying as a core service. Typical mission size runs 40 to 800 acres per day per drone.
Drone operators in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA
Salinas-based drone biocontrol company; patent-pending insect release technology; UC extension-backed research on drone-released lacewings for aphid control
FAA Part 107 ✓
Equipment Rental
Price on request
Salinas, CA
Major ag retailer with 5M-acre annual application footprint; exclusive Guardian Agriculture SC1 eVTOL partnership; actively hiring drone pilots in CA
FAA Part 137 ✓FAA Part 107 ✓
Drone Spraying
Price on request
Salinas drone operator credentials
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FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot)
2 of 3
FAA Part 137 (Ag Aircraft)
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NDAA Section 848 compliant
Commercial agricultural drone application in California requires the federal FAA Part 137 certificate plus CDPR Unmanned Pest Control Aircraft Pilot Certificate from CDPR (CalEPA). Read the federal rules in the FAA Part 137 guide and the state-by-state breakdown on state pesticide licensing.
How to hire a drone operator in Salinas
- 1Estimate your acreage and budget
Use the spray cost calculator to model Salinas jobs against the $15 to $35/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop, and whether you need application only or chemical-included pricing.
- 2Verify FAA Part 137 and California licensing
Confirm the operator holds FAA Part 107, FAA Part 137 and CDPR Unmanned Pest Control Aircraft Pilot Certificate. 2 of 3 Salinas operators in this directory list Part 137. Ask for a copy of their certificate and state license number before signing.
- 3Book the application window early
Treatment windows are crop and weather dependent. Demand spikes in peak season, so contact 2 to 3 of the Salinas operators below 4 to 6 weeks ahead with field maps, target product and a preferred date range. Confirm insurance certificates name your farm as additional insured before the first flight.
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FAQs about drone spraying in Salinas
Drone spraying in Salinas typically runs $15 to $35/acre, in line with the broader California 2026 benchmark. Application-only rates exclude chemical, and quotes vary based on field size, terrain and crop. Use the spray cost calculator to model your specific acreage before requesting quotes.
3 verified agricultural drone operators are listed in the directory for Salinas, California: LahakX, Parabug, Wilbur-Ellis UAS Solutions. All listings are reviewed for licensing claims and contact information before publication.
Of the 3 Salinas operators listed, 2 hold FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot Certificate) and 2 hold FAA Part 137 (Agricultural Aircraft Operator), which is the federal credential required for commercial agricultural application. 0 list NDAA Section 848 compliant equipment. On the state side, California requires CDPR Unmanned Pest Control Aircraft Pilot Certificate from CDPR (CalEPA) for any commercial drone pesticide application.