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Agricultural Drone Services in Boise, Idaho

By Eugen Manoli, Founder and Editor · Updated

Boise, Idaho sits in Ada County, an ag-relevant region with statewide drone-spray operator coverage available; this page surfaces the crops, rates and licensing context for Boise farmers booking work. Idaho state capital and ag-services hub; Treasure Valley region anchors mixed irrigated production. Primary crops in Idaho include wheat and corn, each with established 2026 drone-spray rate bands. Idaho drone application rates run $14 to $22/acre depending on field size, crop and application timing, in line with 2026 statewide benchmarks. Every operator working over Idaho fields must hold FAA Part 107 plus Category AA: Aerial Applicators from Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), and many also carry FAA Part 137 for commercial agricultural aircraft operations. Contact statewide operators in the Idaho directory below for Boise availability, or list your business free if you serve Boise.

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Listed operators
$14 to $22/acre
Idaho rate range
Wheat, Corn
Top crops served

Drone operators serving IdahoNo operator listed at the Boise city level yet. 22 statewide operators cover Idaho and most can serve Boise fields with reasonable travel.

Wenatchee, WA

Washington orchards & wheat · 3 drones

Pacific Northwest Ag Drone services apple and cherry orchards, wheat fields and hop yards across Washington, Oregon and Idaho. We navigate steep hillside orchards where ground equipment cannot operate and deliver precise fungicide applications for powdery mildew and fire blight control. Available March through October for orchard programs.

Verified OperatorFAA Part 137 ✓FAA Part 107 ✓
Drone SprayingAerial MappingCrop Scouting
$18 to $28/acre
15K ac 3

Employee-owned precision technology dealer. Key Mountain West hub for ag drone sales. Has physical offices in CO, MT, ID and serves additional states.

Aerial MappingPilot TrainingEquipment Sales
Price on request

Southern Idaho's premier ag drone spraying service. Owner is military veteran who grew up farming south of Burley. In second year of operation. USDOT 4398523.

Drone SprayingCover Crop SeedingFertilizer Application
Price on request
Washington (serves ), ID

All team members are FAA licensed pilots and licensed applicators in Idaho. Also works with government conservation and wildlife agencies.

FAA Part 137 ✓FAA Part 107 ✓
Drone SprayingCover Crop SeedingFertilizer Application
Price on request
Caldwell, ID

Founded by Alex McRae, who grew up on a farm in Caldwell. Also operates Nature Shield pest control. BYU-Idaho graduate.

Drone Spraying
Price on request
Lehi, UT (hubs: Boise, Twin Falls, ID

Authorized DJI Agras dealer. One-stop shop for ag drones, parts and service. Operates spray hubs across Idaho. Sprayed thousands of acres. $15 to $22/acre.

Drone SprayingEquipment Sales
Price on request
Oregon (serves ID, ID

Veteran-owned, family-operated. Northwest's first XAG, Vector and Ceres Air dealer. 25+ years in custom application. One of first licensed UAV applicators in ID and OR.

FAA Part 137 ✓
Drone SprayingPilot TrainingEquipment Sales
Price on request
Eastern Idaho, ID

Custom drone spray operator covering eastern Idaho. $300 minimum, $10 to $20/acre. Optimistic about swarming technology for increased capacity.

Drone SprayingCover Crop SeedingCrop Scouting+1 more
Price on request
Rexburg, ID

Idaho's leading ag drone supplier started on a family farm. Carries multiple brands. Nationwide shipping. Also provides local spray services in SE Idaho. Founder Braden Smith gained attention when Elon Musk shared his post.

Drone SprayingPilot TrainingEquipment Sales
Price on request

Founded by Brenden Hubele (23), Weiser HS grad, Idaho National Guard member, licensed flight instructor. Funded by SBA 7(a) loan through Zions Bank. Sprayed 1,200 acres of Crowsfoot in New Meadows.

Drone Spraying
Price on request
Magic Valley / Nampa, ID

Founded by Idaho farmers in the Magic Valley. Deploys two drones simultaneously for increased productivity.

Drone SprayingCover Crop SeedingFertilizer Application
Price on request

Lifelong farming and ranching background. Serves New Plymouth and surrounding communities with precision drone spraying using DJI Agras T50.

Drone SprayingCover Crop SeedingFertilizer Application
Price on request

Boise ag-county context

Boise sits in Ada County with a population of approximately 235,684 (US Census Bureau Places).

Idaho state capital and ag-services hub; Treasure Valley region anchors mixed irrigated production.

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.

Crops served by Boise drone operators

CropOperatorsRate ($/acre)Window
Wheat0$12 to $16May to Jun
Corn0$12 to $18Jul to Aug
Cover Crops0$12 to $18Aug to Oct

Rate ranges from national crop benchmarks. Idaho statewide range: $14 to $22/acre. Estimate your job →

Required credentials for drone operators serving Boise

Commercial agricultural drone application in Idaho requires the federal FAA Part 137 certificate plus Category AA: Aerial Applicators from Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA). Read the federal rules in the FAA Part 137 guide and the state-by-state breakdown on state pesticide licensing.

Verify Boise drone operator credentials

Primary-source references for verifying ag drone operator credentials in Idaho and federally.

How to hire a drone operator in Boise

  1. 1
    Estimate your acreage and budget

    Use the spray cost calculator to model Boise jobs against the $14 to $22/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop (most Boise jobs are wheat), and whether you need application only or chemical-included pricing.

  2. 2
    Verify FAA Part 137 and Idaho licensing

    Confirm the operator holds FAA Part 107, FAA Part 137 and Category AA: Aerial Applicators. 0 of 0 Boise operators in this directory list Part 137. Ask for a copy of their certificate and state license number before signing.

  3. 3
    Book the application window early

    Wheat treatment in Idaho typically lands in the May to Jun window. Demand spikes in peak season, so contact 2 to 3 of the Boise 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 Boise

Drone spraying in Boise typically runs $14 to $22/acre, in line with the broader Idaho 2026 benchmark. Application-only rates exclude chemical, and quotes vary based on field size, terrain and crop. Wheat jobs in Idaho 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.