Salina, Kansas sits in Saline County, an ag-relevant region with statewide drone-spray operator coverage available; this page surfaces the crops, rates and licensing context for Salina farmers booking work. Central Kansas wheat and milo hub; Saline County and surrounding counties are top winter-wheat producers. Primary crops in Kansas include wheat and corn, each with established 2026 drone-spray rate bands. Kansas drone application rates run $12 to $16/acre depending on field size, crop and application timing, in line with 2026 statewide benchmarks. 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 statewide operators in the Kansas directory below for Salina availability, or list your business free if you serve Salina.
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Aerial Ag Midwest is a Parsons, Kansas aerial application business serving row-crop growers across the region. The company offers precision drone spraying alongside aerial mapping and agronomic consulting, working with operations of all sizes on corn, wheat, rice and general row-crop acreage. The operator focuses on application timing and consistent coverage through the growing season.
Central Missouri drone spraying company providing liquid and dry application across nine states. Fully licensed and insured.
Kansas City-area drone services operator offering agricultural spraying multi-spectral crop analysis and insurance claims services.
Kansas City-area drone service serving eastern Kansas and western Missouri. FAA-certified for both airplanes and drones.
Veteran-owned. Founded 2023. 100000+ acres applied. Licensed operators in 8 states including Iowa Minnesota and Missouri.
TerraPlex AG dealer network member selling GTEEX Revolution Drones to farmers in Kansas Nebraska and Missouri.
Agricultural drone services and imagery provider in NE Kansas.
NE Kansas cooperative, one of first Rantizo drone system purchasers. Covers diverse terrain.
Physical retail location in Hiawatha, KS. Part of nation's largest brick-and-mortar ag drone dealer network.
Woman-owned aerial application company. FAA Part 61 and Part 107 certified pilots. KDA Applicator #305205.
Kansas drone spraying operator using DJI T40 for custom aerial application.
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 | 0 | $12 to $16 | May to Jun |
| Corn | 0 | $12 to $18 | Jul to Aug |
| Soybeans | 0 | $12 to $18 | Jul to Sep |
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). 0 of 0 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.
Salina does not yet have an operator listed at the city level, but 26 drone operators cover Kansas statewide and most can serve Salina fields with reasonable travel. See the statewide grid below or use the spray cost calculator to estimate a job before reaching out. If you provide drone services in Salina, list your business free to anchor this page.
Any operator booking commercial drone pesticide application over Salina fields needs three credentials: FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot Certificate) for the pilot, FAA Part 137 (Agricultural Aircraft Operator Certificate) for the business, and 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). Confirm all three before any application; many operators also carry NDAA Section 848 compliance for cost-share eligible work.
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