Overland Park, KS
Kansas City-area drone service serving eastern Kansas and western Missouri. FAA-certified for both airplanes and drones.
FAA Part 107 ✓
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Agricultural Drone Services in Overland Park, Kansas
By Eugen Manoli, Founder and Editor · Updated
Overland Park, Kansas has 2 verified agricultural drone operators listed in the directory, serving farms across the surrounding area. Together they list corn and soybeans 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 Overland Park include drone spraying, crop scouting, cover crop seeding and aerial mapping, 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.
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Listed operators
$12 to $16/acre
Kansas rate range
Corn, Soybeans
Top crops served
Drone spraying services available in Overland Park
- Drone Spraying2 operators
2 of the Overland Park operators list drone spraying as a core service, with most jobs targeting corn fungicide and herbicide passes. Typical mission size runs 40 to 800 acres per day per drone.
- Crop Scouting2 operators
2 of the Overland Park operators offer aerial crop scouting and disease pressure monitoring, often paired with NDVI maps before booking a spray pass.
Drone operators in Overland Park, Kansas
Overland Park, KS
Woman-owned aerial application company. FAA Part 61 and Part 107 certified pilots. KDA Applicator #305205.
FAA Part 107 ✓
Drone SprayingCrop Scouting
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Crops served by Overland Park drone operators
| Crop | Operators | Rate ($/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 |
Rate ranges from national crop benchmarks. Kansas statewide range: $12 to $16/acre. Estimate your job →
Overland Park 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.
How to hire a drone operator in Overland Park
- 1Estimate your acreage and budget
Use the spray cost calculator to model Overland Park jobs against the $12 to $16/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop (most Overland Park jobs are corn), and whether you need application only or chemical-included pricing.
- 2Verify 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 Overland Park operators in this directory list Part 137. Ask for a copy of their certificate and state license number before signing.
- 3Book the application window early
Corn treatment in Kansas typically lands in the Jul to Aug window. Demand spikes in peak season, so contact 2 to 3 of the Overland Park 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 Overland Park
Drone spraying in Overland Park 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. Corn 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.
2 verified agricultural drone operators are listed in the directory for Overland Park, Kansas: CropGuard Aero Drones LLC, CropGuard Aero Drones. All listings are reviewed for licensing claims and contact information before publication.
Of the 2 Overland Park operators listed, 2 hold FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot Certificate) and 0 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, Kansas requires 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) for any commercial drone pesticide application.