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Agricultural Drone Services in Marshall, Missouri

By Eugen Manoli, Founder and Editor · Updated

Marshall, Missouri 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 Marshall farmers booking work. Saline County in the Missouri River bottomland; corn-soybean basin with strong custom rate market. Primary crops in Missouri include corn and soybeans, each with established 2026 drone-spray rate bands. Missouri drone application rates run $12 to $18/acre depending on field size, crop and application timing, in line with 2026 statewide benchmarks. Every operator working over Missouri fields must hold FAA Part 107 plus Category 13: Aerial Pest Control (commercial/noncommercial). Category 23: Aerial Pest Control (private). Both new as of January 2025. from Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA), and many also carry FAA Part 137 for commercial agricultural aircraft operations. Contact statewide operators in the Missouri directory below for Marshall availability, or list your business free if you serve Marshall.

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Listed operators
$12 to $18/acre
Missouri rate range
Corn, Soybeans
Top crops served

Drone operators serving MissouriNo operator listed at the Marshall city level yet. 22 statewide operators cover Missouri and most can serve Marshall fields with reasonable travel.

Ames, IA
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Corn Belt leader · 80,000+ acres serviced

AgriForce Drone Services is a full-service agricultural drone applicator based in central Iowa, serving the Corn Belt since 2020. FAA Part 107 and Part 137 certified fleet of 8 drones. Specializing in corn fungicide at tassel, soybean applications and fall cover crop seeding. Record: 1,200 acres treated in a single night.

Verified OperatorFAA Part 137 ✓FAA Part 107 ✓
Drone SprayingCover Crop SeedingCrop Scouting+1 more
$12 to $18/acre
80K ac 8
Salina, KS
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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.

Verified OperatorFAA Part 137 ✓FAA Part 107 ✓
Drone SprayingCover Crop SeedingCrop Scouting
$12 to $16/acre
55K ac 5
Peoria, IL

Illinois soybean & corn · 100 acres/day

Heartland Drone Co. is an Illinois-based drone applicator serving corn and soybean producers across the upper Midwest. Single-operator, 2-drone setup capable of 100+ acres per day. We keep our overhead low and pass the savings to you, flat rate $14/acre for any field over 40 acres, no trip fee within 60 miles of Peoria.

Verified OperatorFAA Part 137 ✓FAA Part 107 ✓
Drone SprayingCover Crop Seeding
$13 to $16/acre
18K ac 2
Arkansas, AR

AR · nationwide DJI dealer + custom aerial applicator since 2021

Nationwide dealer of agricultural spray drones and aerial commercial applicator based in Arkansas, founded 2021. Specializes in personalized customer care offering sales, service, parts, repair and custom spraying. Holds both FAA Part 107 and Part 137 certifications.

Verified OperatorFAA Part 137 ✓FAA Part 107 ✓
Equipment SalesDrone SprayingPilot Training
Price on request
Arkansas, AR

AR · authorized DJI dealer, in-person demos & training

Authorized DJI dealer and distributor based in Arkansas, founded 2024. Provides local support, in-person demonstrations, training and ongoing support for agricultural drones including DJI Agras T50, T40 and T25. Also sells DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise, Multispectral and Thermal models for precision crop spraying.

Verified OperatorFAA Part 107 ✓DJI Certified
Equipment SalesDrone SprayingPilot Training
Price on request

Hazel Hill Drone Services LLC provides professional agricultural drone spraying across Northeast Missouri and surrounding areas. We specialize in precision application of herbicides, fungicides, pesticides, and fertilizers using advanced drone technology. Our services help farmers reduce crop damage, improve efficiency, and spray fields that traditional equipment can't reach. Fast scheduling, reliable service, and results you can trust. Fully Licensed and Insured since 2023.

Verified Operator
Drone SprayingFertilizer ApplicationCover Crop Seeding
$15/acre

Specializes in custom-built spray drone trailers and precision aerial application. One of the first companies in the region to bring precision drone spraying to agriculture.

Drone SprayingFertilizer Application
Price on request
Iowa/Illinois/Missouri, IL

Agricultural drone solutions provider serving Iowa Illinois Missouri and beyond. Limited public information available.

Drone Spraying
Price on request

Iowa-based agricultural input company providing spray drone application of proprietary products including Landoil Extreme and SOIL BOOST EXTREME surfactants.

FAA Part 107 ✓
Drone Spraying
Price on request
Central, IL

Central Missouri drone spraying company providing liquid and dry application across nine states. Fully licensed and insured.

Drone SprayingCover Crop Seeding
Price on request

Marshall ag-county context

Marshall sits in Saline County with a population of approximately 12,918 (US Census Bureau Places).

Saline County in the Missouri River bottomland; corn-soybean basin with strong custom rate market.

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 Marshall drone operators

CropOperatorsRate ($/acre)Window
Corn0$12 to $18Jul to Aug
Soybeans0$12 to $18Jul to Sep
Cotton0$14 to $20Jun to Oct

Rate ranges from national crop benchmarks. Missouri statewide range: $12 to $18/acre. Estimate your job →

Required credentials for drone operators serving Marshall

Commercial agricultural drone application in Missouri requires the federal FAA Part 137 certificate plus Category 13: Aerial Pest Control (commercial/noncommercial). Category 23: Aerial Pest Control (private). Both new as of January 2025. from Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA). Read the federal rules in the FAA Part 137 guide and the state-by-state breakdown on state pesticide licensing.

Verify Marshall drone operator credentials

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

How to hire a drone operator in Marshall

  1. 1
    Estimate your acreage and budget

    Use the spray cost calculator to model Marshall jobs against the $12 to $18/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop (most Marshall jobs are corn), and whether you need application only or chemical-included pricing.

  2. 2
    Verify FAA Part 137 and Missouri licensing

    Confirm the operator holds FAA Part 107, FAA Part 137 and Category 13: Aerial Pest Control (commercial/noncommercial). Category 23: Aerial Pest Control (private). Both new as of January 2025.. 0 of 0 Marshall operators in this directory list Part 137. Ask for a copy of their certificate and state license number before signing.

  3. 3
    Book the application window early

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

Drone spraying in Marshall typically runs $12 to $18/acre, in line with the broader Missouri 2026 benchmark. Application-only rates exclude chemical, and quotes vary based on field size, terrain and crop. Corn jobs in Missouri 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.