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 Missouri are listed by 20 operators in this directory. Missouri's state-level custom-rate guidance averages $12 to $18/acre, with the broader drone pesticide spraying band running $12 to $22/acre. In Missouri, drone pesticide spraying most commonly serves corn, soybeans and cotton. Missouri sits in the Corn Belt region, which shapes the calendar, weather and competitive pressure local operators plan around. Commercial drone applications in Missouri require 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) 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 Missouri, 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.
Missouri requires Category 13: Aerial Pest Control (commercial/noncommercial). Category 23: Aerial Pest Control (private). Both new as of January 2025. for aerial pesticide application. The licensing authority is Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA).
Full agency, exam and renewal-cycle details: Missouri state page · 50-state licensing reference · state extension service.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Agricultural drone solutions provider serving Iowa Illinois Missouri and beyond. Limited public information available.
Iowa-based agricultural input company providing spray drone application of proprietary products including Landoil Extreme and SOIL BOOST EXTREME surfactants.
Central Missouri drone spraying company providing liquid and dry application across nine states. Fully licensed and insured.
Claims to be first in the nation to offer BVLOS agricultural applications. Provides drone spraying spreading and UAS consulting across multiple states.
Brothers from Paynesville MO operating drone-based custom aerial application in northeast Missouri. Started by testing fungicide on family farm. Avery studies at University of Missouri.
Kansas City-area drone services operator offering agricultural spraying multi-spectral crop analysis and insurance claims services.
Authorized DJI dealer and custom agricultural drone application service in Bonnots Mill MO. State Tech graduate owner. 4+ years custom flying.
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.
Founded 2023 by retirees. Operates DJI Agras T40 for aerial spraying and spreading in SE Nebraska and SW Iowa.
Woman-owned aerial application company. FAA Part 61 and Part 107 certified pilots. KDA Applicator #305205.
Kansas City area operator offering multispectral analysis and precision spraying.
Federal regulators and industry references that govern drone pesticide spraying in Missouri and across the United States.
20 operators in our directory list drone pesticide spraying as a service in Missouri. Use the operator grid below to compare credentials, fleet, response time and pricing before reaching out.
Commercial drone pesticide spraying in Missouri 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 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). Confirm any operator you hire holds all three before any application.
Most Missouri operators book 4 to 6 weeks ahead of peak windows; rate confirmation is contract-bound and operator-specific. In Missouri, drone pesticide spraying is most often booked for corn, soybeans and cotton, 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.