Springfield, Missouri sits in Greene County, an ag-relevant region with statewide drone-spray operator coverage available; this page surfaces the crops, rates and licensing context for Springfield farmers booking work. Southwest Missouri ag center serving Greene, Christian and Webster counties; mixed pasture, beef and row-crop production. 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 Springfield availability, or list your business free if you serve Springfield.
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.
Springfield sits in Greene County with a population of approximately 169,176 (US Census Bureau Places).
Southwest Missouri ag center serving Greene, Christian and Webster counties; mixed pasture, beef and row-crop 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.
| Crop | Operators | Rate ($/acre) | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | 0 | $12 to $18 | Jul to Aug |
| Soybeans | 0 | $12 to $18 | Jul to Sep |
| Cotton | 0 | $14 to $20 | Jun to Oct |
Rate ranges from national crop benchmarks. Missouri statewide range: $12 to $18/acre. Estimate your job →
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.
Primary-source references for verifying ag drone operator credentials in Missouri and federally.
Use the spray cost calculator to model Springfield jobs against the $12 to $18/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop (most Springfield jobs are corn), and whether you need application only or chemical-included pricing.
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 Springfield operators in this directory list Part 137. Ask for a copy of their certificate and state license number before signing.
Corn treatment in Missouri typically lands in the Jul to Aug window. Demand spikes in peak season, so contact 2 to 3 of the Springfield 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 Springfield 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.
Springfield does not yet have an operator listed at the city level, but 22 drone operators cover Missouri statewide and most can serve Springfield 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 Springfield, list your business free to anchor this page.
Any operator booking commercial drone pesticide application over Springfield fields needs three credentials: FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot Certificate) for the pilot, 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 all three before any application; many operators also carry NDAA Section 848 compliance for cost-share eligible work.