3 verified agricultural drone operators serving Iowa.
Corn Belt leader · 80,000+ acres serviced
AgriForce Drone Services is a full-service agricultural drone applicator based in central Iowa, serving the Corn Belt since 2020. FAA Part 107 and Part 137 certified fleet of 8 drones. Specializing in corn fungicide at tassel, soybean applications, and fall cover crop seeding. Record: 1,200 acres treated in a single night.
Illinois soybean & corn · 100 acres/day
Heartland Drone Co. is an Illinois-based drone applicator serving corn and soybean producers across the upper Midwest. Single-operator, 2-drone setup capable of 100+ acres per day. We keep our overhead low and pass the savings to you — flat rate $14/acre for any field over 40 acres, no trip fee within 60 miles of Peoria.
American-made NDAA-compliant ag drones & operator network
Hylio designs and manufactures the AG-272, the leading NDAA-compliant agricultural spray drone in the United States, and supports a national network of certified Hylio operators. The company provides sales, training, and operator support for federal programs, defense-adjacent ag operations, and buyers requiring US-manufactured drone equipment.
There are currently 3 verified agricultural drone operators listed for Iowa: AgriForce Drone Services LLC, Heartland Drone Co., Hylio. Contact them directly for quotes and availability.
Drone spraying rates in Iowa are in line with the national average of $12 to $18 per acre for application only, with the farmer supplying the chemical product. Rates vary based on field size, terrain, and crop type. Contact listed operators for exact quotes for your operation.
The main crops in Iowa that benefit from drone spraying include Corn, Soybeans, Cover Crops. Drone application is especially valuable when fields are too wet for ground rigs, crops are too tall for tractor-mounted sprayers, or fields are small and irregular.