How many drone operators serve Lafayette?

1 verified agricultural drone operators are listed in the directory for Lafayette, Indiana: Crop Hawk. All listings are reviewed for licensing claims and contact information before publication.

What certifications do Lafayette drone operators hold?

Of the 1 Lafayette operators listed, 1 hold FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot Certificate) and 1 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, Indiana requires Category 11: Aerial Application from Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC) at Purdue University for any commercial drone pesticide application.

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Agricultural Drone Services in Lafayette, Indiana

By Eugen Manoli, Founder and Editor · Updated April 21, 2026

Lafayette, Indiana has 1 verified agricultural drone operator listed in the directory, serving farms across the surrounding area. Home of Purdue University; central Indiana corn and soybean country with strong land-grant extension presence. Together they list corn and soybeans as the primary crops treated by drone, with additional coverage across other regional commodities. Indiana drone application rates run $12 to $17/acre depending on field size, crop and application timing, in line with 2026 statewide benchmarks. Available services in Lafayette include drone spraying, cover crop seeding, crop scouting, giving growers a full menu beyond pesticide application. Every operator working over Indiana fields must hold FAA Part 107 plus Category 11: Aerial Application from Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC) at Purdue University, 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.

Listed operators

$12 to $17/acre

Indiana rate range

Corn, Soybeans

Top crops served

Drone operators in Lafayette, Indiana

Crop Hawk

Lafayette, IN

Indiana & Ohio corn-soybean specialist

Crop Hawk Drone Services covers Indiana, Ohio and Michigan with a 3-drone fleet. Our core business is fungicide application on corn at VT/R1 and soybean applications at R2 to R3. We also offer cover crop seeding programs starting in August. Operated by a fourth-generation farm family that understands your operation from the ground up.

Verified OperatorFAA Part 137 ✓FAA Part 107 ✓

Drone SprayingCover Crop SeedingCrop Scouting

$13 to $17/acre

28K ac 3

Lafayette ag-county context

Lafayette sits in Tippecanoe County with a population of approximately 71,135 (US Census Bureau Places).

Home of Purdue University; central Indiana corn and soybean country with strong land-grant extension presence.

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 Lafayette drone operators

Crop	Operators	Rate ($/acre)	Window
Corn	1	$12 to $18	Jul to Aug
Soybeans	1	$12 to $18	Jul to Sep
Wheat	1	$12 to $16	May to Jun
Cover Crops	1	$12 to $18	Aug to Oct

Rate ranges from national crop benchmarks. Indiana statewide range: $12 to $17/acre. Estimate your job →

Lafayette drone operator credentials

1 of 1

FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot)

1 of 1

FAA Part 137 (Ag Aircraft)

0 of 1

NDAA Section 848 compliant

Commercial agricultural drone application in Indiana requires the federal FAA Part 137 certificate plus Category 11: Aerial Application from Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC) at Purdue University. Read the federal rules in the FAA Part 137 guide and the state-by-state breakdown on state pesticide licensing.

Verify Lafayette drone operator credentials

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

How to hire a drone operator in Lafayette

1
Estimate your acreage and budget
Use the spray cost calculator to model Lafayette jobs against the $12 to $17/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop (most Lafayette jobs are corn), and whether you need application only or chemical-included pricing.
2
Verify FAA Part 137 and Indiana licensing
Confirm the operator holds FAA Part 107, FAA Part 137 and Category 11: Aerial Application. 1 of 1 Lafayette operators in this directory list Part 137. Ask for a copy of their certificate and state license number before signing.
3
Book the application window early
Corn treatment in Indiana typically lands in the Jul to Aug window. Demand spikes in peak season, so contact 2 to 3 of the Lafayette 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 Lafayette

Drone spraying in Lafayette typically runs $12 to $17/acre, in line with the broader Indiana 2026 benchmark. Application-only rates exclude chemical, and quotes vary based on field size, terrain and crop. Corn jobs in Indiana 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.