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Agricultural Drone Services in Bowling Green, Kentucky

By Eugen Manoli, Founder and Editor · Updated

Bowling Green, Kentucky has 1 verified agricultural drone operator listed in the directory, serving farms across the surrounding area. South-central Kentucky; surrounding counties anchor corn, soybean, tobacco and beef-cattle production. Together they list corn and soybeans as the primary crops treated by drone, with additional coverage across other regional commodities. Kentucky drone application rates run $14 to $19/acre depending on field size, crop and application timing, in line with 2026 statewide benchmarks. Available services in Bowling Green include drone spraying, cover crop seeding, giving growers a full menu beyond pesticide application. Every operator working over Kentucky fields must hold FAA Part 107 plus Category 11: Aerial Certification (explicitly includes UAS) from Kentucky 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
$14 to $19/acre
Kentucky rate range
Corn, Soybeans
Top crops served

Drone operators in Bowling Green, Kentucky

Bowling Green, KY

Corn, soybean & wheat fungicide, Bowling Green area

Western Kentucky Aerial Spraying provides drone fungicide and herbicide services to row-crop producers across the Pennyroyal and south-central Kentucky. The operator specializes in corn and soybean VT/R3 applications and wheat T3 fungicide timing, offering rapid scheduling and competitive per-acre pricing.

Verified OperatorFAA Part 107 ✓
Drone SprayingCover Crop Seeding
Price on request

Bowling Green ag-county context

Bowling Green sits in Warren County with a population of approximately 72,294 (US Census Bureau Places).

South-central Kentucky; surrounding counties anchor corn, soybean, tobacco and beef-cattle production.

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.

Crops served by Bowling Green drone operators

CropOperatorsRate ($/acre)Window
Corn1$12 to $18Jul to Aug
Soybeans1$12 to $18Jul to Sep
Wheat1$12 to $16May to Jun
Cover Crops1$12 to $18Aug to Oct

Rate ranges from national crop benchmarks. Kentucky statewide range: $14 to $19/acre. Estimate your job →

Bowling Green 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 Kentucky requires the federal FAA Part 137 certificate plus Category 11: Aerial Certification (explicitly includes UAS) from Kentucky 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 Bowling Green drone operator credentials

Primary-source references for verifying ag drone operator credentials in Kentucky and federally.

How to hire a drone operator in Bowling Green

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    Estimate your acreage and budget

    Use the spray cost calculator to model Bowling Green jobs against the $14 to $19/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop (most Bowling Green jobs are corn), and whether you need application only or chemical-included pricing.

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    Verify FAA Part 137 and Kentucky licensing

    Confirm the operator holds FAA Part 107, FAA Part 137 and Category 11: Aerial Certification (explicitly includes UAS). 0 of 1 Bowling Green operators in this directory list Part 137. Ask for a copy of their certificate and state license number before signing.

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    Book the application window early

    Corn treatment in Kentucky typically lands in the Jul to Aug window. Demand spikes in peak season, so contact 2 to 3 of the Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green

Drone spraying in Bowling Green typically runs $14 to $19/acre, in line with the broader Kentucky 2026 benchmark. Application-only rates exclude chemical, and quotes vary based on field size, terrain and crop. Corn jobs in Kentucky 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.