Burley, Idaho sits in Cassia County, an ag-relevant region with statewide drone-spray operator coverage available; this page surfaces the crops, rates and licensing context for Burley farmers booking work. South-central Idaho potato, sugar-beet and dry-bean production; Cassia and Minidoka counties. 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 Burley availability, or list your business free if you serve Burley.
Square4X is an Ogden, Utah drone application business flying a DJI Agras T50 across Utah, Idaho, Wyoming and Nevada. The operator sprays liquid product and applies seed, fertilizer and other pelletized material by air, working on alfalfa, corn, wheat, potatoes, pasture, cover crops and general row-crop acreage. Quoted rates run from $15 to $25 per acre.
Employee-owned precision technology dealer. Key Mountain West hub for ag drone sales. Has physical offices in CO, MT, ID and serves additional states.
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.
Yakima, WA · Parabug biocontrol release + spray + Firman pollen testing
Austin Drone Solutions opened in 2025 and has covered over 2,500 acres across Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Their partnership with Parabug allows them to release beneficial insects via a patent-pending drone release system, implemented on their DJI Agras T25, making them one of the rare ag drone operators in the Pacific Northwest offering biocontrol services. They also provide spraying and spreading services on almost all crops and pasture ground using a DJI Agras T50, and are currently testing pollen applications at 10 GPA with Firman Pollen. Their trailer mixes up to 175 gallons per batch and carries 550 gallons of fresh water.
All team members are FAA licensed pilots and licensed applicators in Idaho. Also works with government conservation and wildlife agencies.
Founded by Alex McRae, who grew up on a farm in Caldwell. Also operates Nature Shield pest control. BYU-Idaho graduate.
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.
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.
Custom drone spray operator covering eastern Idaho. $300 minimum, $10 to $20/acre. Optimistic about swarming technology for increased capacity.
Idaho's leading ag drone supplier started on a family farm. Carries multiple brands. Nationwide shipping. Also provides local spray services in SE Idaho. Founder Braden Smith gained attention when Elon Musk shared his post.
Founded by Brenden Hubele (23), Weiser HS grad, Idaho National Guard member, licensed flight instructor. Funded by SBA 7(a) loan through Zions Bank. Sprayed 1,200 acres of Crowsfoot in New Meadows.
Founded by Idaho farmers in the Magic Valley. Deploys two drones simultaneously for increased productivity.
Burley sits in Cassia County with a population of approximately 11,825 (US Census Bureau Places).
South-central Idaho potato, sugar-beet and dry-bean production; Cassia and Minidoka counties.
Sources: USDA NASS Census of Agriculture (county-level cropland and farm-receipts tables) and US Census Bureau Places gazetteer. Confirm exact figures via primary source for any decision-grade use.
| Crop | Operators | Rate ($/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. Idaho statewide range: $14 to $22/acre. Estimate your job →
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.
Primary-source references for verifying ag drone operator credentials in Idaho and federally.
Use the spray cost calculator to model Burley jobs against the $14 to $22/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop (most Burley 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 AA: Aerial Applicators. 0 of 0 Burley operators in this directory list Part 137. Ask for a copy of their certificate and state license number before signing.
Wheat treatment in Idaho typically lands in the May to Jun window. Demand spikes in peak season, so contact 2 to 3 of the Burley 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 Burley 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.
Burley does not yet have an operator listed at the city level, but 24 drone operators cover Idaho statewide and most can serve Burley 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 Burley, list your business free to anchor this page.
Any operator booking commercial drone pesticide application over Burley 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 AA: Aerial Applicators from Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA). Confirm all three before any application; many operators also carry NDAA Section 848 compliance for cost-share eligible work.
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