Aerial application of fungicides, insecticides and herbicides by agricultural drone across row crops, vineyards and orchards in all 50 US states.
Drone Pesticide Spraying drone services in Michigan are listed by 18 operators in this directory. Michigan's state-level custom-rate guidance averages $14 to $22/acre, with the broader drone pesticide spraying band running $12 to $22/acre. In Michigan, drone pesticide spraying most commonly serves corn, soybeans and orchards. Michigan sits in the Corn Belt region, which shapes the calendar, weather and competitive pressure local operators plan around. Commercial drone applications in Michigan require AE (Aerial Standard) + Core + use categories from Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) on top of FAA Part 137 certification.
Drone pesticide spraying in the US costs $12 to $22 per acre depending on crop, region and product. It is legally required to hold FAA Part 137 certification plus a state commercial pesticide applicator license with aerial category endorsement. Most commercial operators run DJI Agras T50 or Hylio AG-272 class drones at 2 to 5 gallons per acre carrier volume, treating 40 to 60 acres per flight hour per drone.
Drone pesticide spraying is the single largest ag drone service in the United States, generating an estimated 60 percent of all commercial drone flight hours in agriculture. Operators run DJI Agras T50 and T40, Hylio AG-272 and AG-230 and XAG P100 Pro class machines to apply EPA-registered crop protection products at 2 to 5 gallons per acre carrier volume. Typical field throughput is 40 to 60 acres per flight hour for a single T50, and large operators run 3 to 8 drone fleets that treat 800 to 1,500 acres per day during peak windows. The three regulatory pillars every commercial drone sprayer must clear are FAA Part 107 (remote pilot certification), FAA Part 137 (agricultural aircraft operator certificate) and a state commercial pesticide applicator license with an aerial endorsement. Labels govern everything: carrier volume minimums, droplet size specs, wind limits, buffer zones, REI (restricted entry interval) and PHI (preharvest interval) all come from the EPA-approved product label, not from operator preference.
In Michigan, drone pesticide spraying is most commonly used on:
Prices reflect 2026 industry-typical drone spraying rates by crop. Pair with the operator-stated rates below for a quote tailored to your fields.
Michigan requires AE (Aerial Standard) + Core + use categories for aerial pesticide application. The licensing authority is Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD).
Full agency, exam and renewal-cycle details: Michigan state page · 50-state licensing reference · state extension service.
McFly Aerial Ag is a Chesterfield, Indiana drone application business covering Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan and Kentucky. The operator holds FAA Part 107 and Part 137 certification along with a Section 44807 exemption. Work includes spraying, dry spreading, cover crop seeding, mapping and crop scouting on corn, soybeans, wheat and pasture, flown with an EAVision J100 and a Talos T60X.
Falcon Ag is a drone application business based in Bannister, Michigan. The operator flies a DJI Agras T50 for spraying, dry spreading and cover crop seeding. Aerial mapping and equipment sales are also offered. Listed crop coverage includes corn, soybeans, wheat, alfalfa, potatoes, pasture, orchards, grapes, cover crops and general row crops.
Agricultural drone service covering Indiana Michigan and Ohio. Offers spraying at $12/acre with $200 minimum. Provides precision variable rate applications.
Precision drone spraying company HQ in Blissfield MI. Partners with Exedy Drones (MI manufacturer). Operates services and sales divisions. Demonstrated at AgroExpo.
Division of Great Lakes Drone Company. First exclusively unmanned Part 137 approval in Michigan (Jan 2023). MDARD licensed across 6 categories.
60-80 customers and nearly 60000 acres sprayed. NAAA member. One of Michigan's most prominent custom applicators. Licensed and insured.
One of first two commercially licensed drone applicators in Michigan (2021). Provides Part 137 consulting and drone maintenance alongside spray services.
Family-owned 4th generation farming family in Michigan Thumb area. Combines farming experience with DJI Agras T50 drone technology.
Family-owned company in Macomb MI providing agricultural drone spraying seeding and crop monitoring services.
Professional drone services in Davison MI. Led by Jason Stomps flying drones since 2017. Serves Michigan Thumb region and beyond.
Family-run Michigan drone operator based in St. Clair County. Jeff Whiting and his son Eric are fully licensed and insured with all the exemptions and certifications required by the FAA and the state of Michigan. Additional certifications for aquatics, right-of-way and mosquito applications. MDARD-compliant. Serves the Michigan Thumb and Great Lakes Bay Region.
Multi-industry drone provider with strong agriculture focus. DJI Enterprise and Agras dealer. Also offers ABS-certified maritime inspections.
Drone spray application (agriculture commercial residential) + aerial photography/3D modeling.
Agricultural spray-drone application.
Agricultural spray-drone application.
Drone crop spraying. DJI Agras. Vineyards (5-10 ac/hr) tree fruit row crops. $150/hour.
Field-border insecticide spot spraying water hemp broadcast fungicide. XAG P140. First 2 licensed MI applicators (2021).
Commercial ag UAS spraying over 55 lb under FAA Exemption 22003 terms. 3980 18 Mile Rd.
Federal regulators and industry references that govern drone pesticide spraying in Michigan and across the United States.
18 operators in our directory list drone pesticide spraying as a service in Michigan. Use the operator grid below to compare credentials, fleet, response time and pricing before reaching out.
Commercial drone pesticide spraying in Michigan requires three credentials: an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate for the pilot, an FAA Part 137 Agricultural Aircraft Operator Certificate for the business, and AE (Aerial Standard) + Core + use categories from Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). Confirm any operator you hire holds all three before any application.
Most Michigan operators book 4 to 6 weeks ahead of peak windows; rate confirmation is contract-bound and operator-specific. In Michigan, drone pesticide spraying is most often booked for corn, soybeans and orchards, each with its own seasonal window. For one-off jobs during peak demand spikes, supply tightens fast — establishing the operator relationship in the off-season pays off.
Yes. Any commercial aerial application of pesticides, even by drone, requires a Part 137 Agricultural Aircraft Operator Certificate in addition to Part 107. Farmers spraying only their own crops may qualify for a simplified Part 137 private applicator path, but anyone charging a third party or treating land they do not own must hold the full commercial Part 137.
National averages run $12 to $18 per acre for fungicide and insecticide applications on corn, soybeans and wheat. Orchard, vineyard and specialty crop work runs $18 to $35 per acre because of dense canopy and more passes per season. Minimum field size is typically 40 to 80 acres, with travel surcharges on fields more than 30 miles from the operator base.
Yes, if the product label permits aerial application and the operator holds a state commercial applicator license in the restricted use category. Dicamba has state-specific drone approval rules, paraquat requires an online certification plus state license and 2,4-D drone applications follow the label droplet and wind restrictions. Always check the label and your state department of agriculture before booking.
Most commercial operators cap wind at 10 mph for standard droplet applications and 7 mph for dicamba and 2,4-D. Inversions, rain within 4 to 8 hours and temperatures above 85 F with low humidity also pause spraying. Operators use on-drone weather stations plus local mesonet data to document conditions for every application as required by FIFRA recordkeeping.
For corn fungicide in July, book 4 to 6 weeks out. For wheat heading sprays, book in April for June applications. For orchard and vineyard full-season programs, book an annual contract in January or February. One-off jobs during peak disease or pest spikes are often impossible to source without a pre-existing operator relationship.
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