Fort Collins, Colorado sits in Larimer County, an ag-relevant region with statewide drone-spray operator coverage available; this page surfaces the crops, rates and licensing context for Fort Collins farmers booking work. Home of Colorado State University and CSU Extension; northern Colorado Front Range ag-research hub. Primary crops in Colorado include wheat and corn, each with established 2026 drone-spray rate bands. Colorado drone application rates run $13 to $18/acre depending on field size, crop and application timing, in line with 2026 statewide benchmarks. Every operator working over Colorado fields must hold FAA Part 107 plus Category 114: Aerial Pest Control (explicitly includes UAV) from Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), and many also carry FAA Part 137 for commercial agricultural aircraft operations. Contact statewide operators in the Colorado directory below for Fort Collins availability, or list your business free if you serve Fort Collins.
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.
Nebraska wheat & corn · NDAA-compliant fleet
Great Plains Drone Co. operates an NDAA-compliant fleet of Hylio AG-272 drones across Nebraska, South Dakota and Kansas. We serve large-scale grain producers with corn and wheat fungicide applications, and offer fall cover crop seeding programs across the northern Plains. Minimum booking: 40 acres. No travel charge within 100 miles.
Locally operated land and vegetation management company serving Northern Colorado with precision ground and aerial spraying. Licensed and insured.
Ag and powerline drone services in Western CO. Holds Part 107, Part 137, Commercial Applicator and Aerial Applicator licenses. Sprays up to 30 acres/hr.
Traditional crop duster who integrated drones into operations. Licensed in Agriculture Insects, Plant Disease, Weed Control, Rangeland, Public Health, Aerial Pest.
Employee-owned precision technology dealer. Key Mountain West hub for ag drone sales. Has physical offices in CO, MT, ID and serves additional states.
Weed and pest control company using drone aerial application for GPS-guided herbicide spraying. Listed on Weld County commercial applicator list.
Drone herbicide and insecticide applicator for pasture and open space. Specializes in small acreage (5 to 100+ acres). Sprays 25 acres/hr at 2 gal/acre. FAA Part 137 exemption (FAA-2023-2213).
Listed as UAV Drone Applicator on Weld County official 2023 Commercial Spraying Applicators list.
Listed as UAV Drone Applicator on Weld County commercial spraying applicators list. Limited public information.
Listed on Weld County official commercial spraying applicator list under UAV Drone Applicators section. Minimal public info.
Agricultural drone services company based on the Western Slope of Colorado. Listed as UAV drone applicator on Weld County list.
Fort Collins sits in Larimer County with a population of approximately 169,810 (US Census Bureau Places).
Home of Colorado State University and CSU Extension; northern Colorado Front Range ag-research hub.
Sources: USDA NASS Census of Agriculture (county-level cropland and farm-receipts tables) and US Census Bureau Places gazetteer. Confirm exact figures via primary source for any decision-grade use.
| Crop | Operators | Rate ($/acre) | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat | 0 | $12 to $16 | May to Jun |
| Corn | 0 | $12 to $18 | Jul to Aug |
| Cover Crops | 0 | $12 to $18 | Aug to Oct |
Rate ranges from national crop benchmarks. Colorado statewide range: $13 to $18/acre. Estimate your job →
Commercial agricultural drone application in Colorado requires the federal FAA Part 137 certificate plus Category 114: Aerial Pest Control (explicitly includes UAV) from Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA). Read the federal rules in the FAA Part 137 guide and the state-by-state breakdown on state pesticide licensing.
Primary-source references for verifying ag drone operator credentials in Colorado and federally.
Use the spray cost calculator to model Fort Collins jobs against the $13 to $18/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop (most Fort Collins jobs are wheat), and whether you need application only or chemical-included pricing.
Confirm the operator holds FAA Part 107, FAA Part 137 and Category 114: Aerial Pest Control (explicitly includes UAV). 0 of 0 Fort Collins operators in this directory list Part 137. Ask for a copy of their certificate and state license number before signing.
Wheat treatment in Colorado typically lands in the May to Jun window. Demand spikes in peak season, so contact 2 to 3 of the Fort Collins 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.
Drone spraying in Fort Collins typically runs $13 to $18/acre, in line with the broader Colorado 2026 benchmark. Application-only rates exclude chemical, and quotes vary based on field size, terrain and crop. Wheat jobs in Colorado sit toward the lower end of that range when fields are large and contiguous. Use the spray cost calculator to model your specific acreage before requesting quotes.
Fort Collins does not yet have an operator listed at the city level, but 15 drone operators cover Colorado statewide and most can serve Fort Collins fields with reasonable travel. See the statewide grid below or use the spray cost calculator to estimate a job before reaching out. If you provide drone services in Fort Collins, list your business free to anchor this page.
Any operator booking commercial drone pesticide application over Fort Collins fields needs three credentials: FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot Certificate) for the pilot, FAA Part 137 (Agricultural Aircraft Operator Certificate) for the business, and Category 114: Aerial Pest Control (explicitly includes UAV) from Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA). Confirm all three before any application; many operators also carry NDAA Section 848 compliance for cost-share eligible work.