Salina, Kansas has 1 verified agricultural drone operator listed in the directory, serving farms across the surrounding area. Central Kansas wheat and milo hub; Saline County and surrounding counties are top winter-wheat producers. Together they list wheat and corn 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 Salina include drone spraying, cover crop seeding, crop scouting, 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.
Great Plains wheat & corn specialist
Precision Air Ag serves wheat and corn producers across the Great Plains from our base in central Kansas. 5-drone fleet capable of 200+ acres per day. Our team handles wheat fungicide at heading, corn fungicide at tassel and cotton defoliation across Kansas, Oklahoma and Nebraska. FAA Part 137 certified with $3M liability coverage.
Salina sits in Saline County with a population of approximately 46,550 (US Census Bureau Places).
Central Kansas wheat and milo hub; Saline County and surrounding counties are top winter-wheat producers.
Sources: USDA NASS Census of Agriculture (county-level cropland and farm-receipts tables) and US Census Bureau Places gazetteer. Confirm exact figures via primary source for any decision-grade use.
| Crop | Operators | Rate ($/acre) | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat | 1 | $12 to $16 | May to Jun |
| Corn | 1 | $12 to $18 | Jul to Aug |
| Soybeans | 1 | $12 to $18 | Jul to Sep |
| Cotton | 1 | $14 to $20 | Jun to Oct |
| Cover Crops | 1 | $12 to $18 | Aug to Oct |
Rate ranges from national crop benchmarks. Kansas statewide range: $12 to $16/acre. Estimate your job →
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.
Primary-source references for verifying ag drone operator credentials in Kansas and federally.
Use the spray cost calculator to model Salina jobs against the $12 to $16/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop (most Salina jobs are wheat), and whether you need application only or chemical-included pricing.
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). 1 of 1 Salina operators in this directory list Part 137. Ask for a copy of their certificate and state license number before signing.
Wheat treatment in Kansas typically lands in the May to Jun window. Demand spikes in peak season, so contact 2 to 3 of the Salina 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 Salina 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. Wheat 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.
1 verified agricultural drone operators are listed in the directory for Salina, Kansas: Precision Air. All listings are reviewed for licensing claims and contact information before publication.
Of the 1 Salina 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, 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.