Central, IL
Central Missouri drone spraying company providing liquid and dry application across nine states. Fully licensed and insured.
Drone SprayingCover Crop Seeding
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Agricultural Drone Services in Great Falls, Montana
By Eugen Manoli, Founder and Editor · Updated
Great Falls, Montana sits in Cascade County, an ag-relevant region with statewide drone-spray operator coverage available; this page surfaces the crops, rates and licensing context for Great Falls farmers booking work. North-central Montana wheat and pulse-crop hub; surrounding counties anchor dryland small-grain production. Primary crops in Montana include wheat and cover crops, each with established 2026 drone-spray rate bands. Montana 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 Montana fields must hold FAA Part 107 plus Category 18: Aerial Applicator from Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA), and many also carry FAA Part 137 for commercial agricultural aircraft operations. Contact statewide operators in the Montana directory below for Great Falls availability, or list your business free if you serve Great Falls.
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Listed operators
$12 to $18/acre
Montana rate range
Wheat, Cover Crops
Top crops served
Drone operators serving MontanaNo operator listed at the Great Falls city level yet. 15 statewide operators cover Montana and most can serve Great Falls fields with reasonable travel.
Brighton, CO
Employee-owned precision technology dealer. Key Mountain West hub for ag drone sales. Has physical offices in CO, MT, ID and serves additional states.
Aerial MappingPilot TrainingEquipment Sales
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Harrisburg, MT
DJI Agras distributor for western US. Demonstrated DJI T40 in Choteau, MT. T40 bundle approx. $34,000. Can run 4 drones simultaneously at 45 acres/hr.
Pilot TrainingEquipment Sales
Price on request
Billings, MT
Commercial agricultural drone spraying in Montana. Offers fungicide, pesticide, herbicide and fertilizer aerial spraying plus over-seeding. Online booking available.
Drone SprayingCover Crop SeedingFertilizer Application
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Livingston, MT
Both aerial drone and ground spray applications. Licensed commercial applicator with Montana Department of Agriculture. Operates statewide.
Drone Spraying
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Hamilton, MT
Hamilton-based aerial applicator providing helicopter and drone aerial applications statewide. Licensed with Montana Department of Agriculture.
Drone Spraying
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Montana, MT
Traditional ag aviation company with involvement in NAAA's Uncrewed Aerial Application Systems committee (2026 member).
Price on request
Helena area, MT
David Cahoon created a weed-spraying drone after hearing from ranchers. Demonstrated near Gates of the Mountains. Uses GPS-controlled altitude and pump rate. 1 acre with 2 gallons vs. 20 gallons by hand.
Drone SprayingCover Crop Seeding
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Sidney, MT
Agricultural company with drone application division. Provides drone spraying for county weed boards, landowners, municipalities. Sprays about 400 acres/day. Also has offices in Lansford and McClusky, ND.
Drone Spraying
Price on request
Townsend, MT
Townsend-based ag drone operator offering precision spraying, spreading, crop health imaging and detailed mapping for Montana farmers and ranchers.
Price on request
Southwest Montana, MT
Southwest Montana ag drone operator. Provides crop and pasture spraying, broadcast seeding, multispectral and thermal imaging. Offers variable rate applications and shareable KML files.
FAA Part 107 ✓
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Billings, MT
Billings-based ag drone spraying company providing precision aerial application of seed, pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers to Montana farmers.
Drone SprayingCover Crop SeedingFertilizer Application
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Great Falls ag-county context
Great Falls sits in Cascade County with a population of approximately 60,442 (US Census Bureau Places).
North-central Montana wheat and pulse-crop hub; surrounding counties anchor dryland small-grain 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 Great Falls drone operators
| Crop | Operators | Rate ($/acre) | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat | 0 | $12 to $16 | May to Jun |
| Cover Crops | 0 | $12 to $18 | Aug to Oct |
Rate ranges from national crop benchmarks. Montana statewide range: $12 to $18/acre. Estimate your job →
Required credentials for drone operators serving Great Falls
Commercial agricultural drone application in Montana requires the federal FAA Part 137 certificate plus Category 18: Aerial Applicator from Montana 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 Great Falls drone operator credentials
Primary-source references for verifying ag drone operator credentials in Montana and federally.
How to hire a drone operator in Great Falls
- 1Estimate your acreage and budget
Use the spray cost calculator to model Great Falls jobs against the $12 to $18/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop (most Great Falls jobs are wheat), and whether you need application only or chemical-included pricing.
- 2Verify FAA Part 137 and Montana licensing
Confirm the operator holds FAA Part 107, FAA Part 137 and Category 18: Aerial Applicator. 0 of 0 Great Falls operators in this directory list Part 137. Ask for a copy of their certificate and state license number before signing.
- 3Book the application window early
Wheat treatment in Montana typically lands in the May to Jun window. Demand spikes in peak season, so contact 2 to 3 of the Great Falls 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 Great Falls
Drone spraying in Great Falls typically runs $12 to $18/acre, in line with the broader Montana 2026 benchmark. Application-only rates exclude chemical, and quotes vary based on field size, terrain and crop. Wheat jobs in Montana 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.
Great Falls does not yet have an operator listed at the city level, but 15 drone operators cover Montana statewide and most can serve Great Falls 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 Great Falls, list your business free to anchor this page.
Any operator booking commercial drone pesticide application over Great Falls 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 18: Aerial Applicator from Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA). Confirm all three before any application; many operators also carry NDAA Section 848 compliance for cost-share eligible work.