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Agricultural Drone Services in Hiawatha, Kansas

By Eugen Manoli, Founder and Editor · Updated

Hiawatha, Kansas has 2 verified agricultural drone operators listed in the directory, serving farms across the surrounding area. Together they list row crops and pasture and rangeland as the primary crops treated by drone, with additional coverage across other regional commodities. Kansas drone application rates run $12 to $16/acre depending on field size, crop and application timing, in line with 2026 statewide benchmarks. Available services in Hiawatha include equipment sales, crop scouting, pilot training, giving growers a full menu beyond pesticide application. Every operator working over Kansas fields must hold FAA Part 107 plus No single aerial category. Use-specific categories (1A/1B/1C/1D, 2, 3A/3B, 5, 6, 7C/7D, 10) from Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA), 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.

2
Listed operators
$12 to $16/acre
Kansas rate range
Row Crops, Pasture and Rangeland
Top crops served

Drone spraying services available in Hiawatha

  • Equipment Sales2 operators

    2 of the Hiawatha operators sell ag drones (DJI Agras, XAG, Hylio class) plus support, parts and onboarding.

Drone operators in Hiawatha, Kansas

Crops served by Hiawatha drone operators

CropOperatorsRate ($/acre)Window
Row Crops1$12 to $22May to Oct
Pasture and Rangeland1$14 to $25Apr to Sep

Rate ranges from national crop benchmarks. Kansas statewide range: $12 to $16/acre. Estimate your job →

Hiawatha drone operator credentials

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FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot)
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FAA Part 137 (Ag Aircraft)
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NDAA Section 848 compliant

Commercial agricultural drone application in Kansas requires the federal FAA Part 137 certificate plus No single aerial category. Use-specific categories (1A/1B/1C/1D, 2, 3A/3B, 5, 6, 7C/7D, 10) from Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA). Read the federal rules in the FAA Part 137 guide and the state-by-state breakdown on state pesticide licensing.

Verify Hiawatha drone operator credentials

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How to hire a drone operator in Hiawatha

  1. 1
    Estimate your acreage and budget

    Use the spray cost calculator to model Hiawatha jobs against the $12 to $16/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop (most Hiawatha jobs are row crops), and whether you need application only or chemical-included pricing.

  2. 2
    Verify FAA Part 137 and Kansas licensing

    Confirm the operator holds FAA Part 107, FAA Part 137 and No single aerial category. Use-specific categories (1A/1B/1C/1D, 2, 3A/3B, 5, 6, 7C/7D, 10). 0 of 2 Hiawatha 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

    Row Crops treatment in Kansas typically lands in the May to Oct window. Demand spikes in peak season, so contact 2 to 3 of the Hiawatha 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 Hiawatha

Drone spraying in Hiawatha typically runs $12 to $16/acre, in line with the broader Kansas 2026 benchmark. Application-only rates exclude chemical, and quotes vary based on field size, terrain and crop. Row Crops jobs in Kansas 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.