Central, IL
Central Missouri drone spraying company providing liquid and dry application across nine states. Fully licensed and insured.
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Drone Pesticide Spraying in Montana
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 Montana are listed by 11 operators in this directory. Montana's state-level custom-rate guidance averages $12 to $18/acre, with the broader drone pesticide spraying band running $12 to $22/acre. In Montana, drone pesticide spraying most commonly serves wheat, cover crops and corn. Montana sits in the Great Plains region, which shapes the calendar, weather and competitive pressure local operators plan around. Commercial drone applications in Montana require Category 18: Aerial Applicator from Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) on top of FAA Part 137 certification.
Drone Pesticide Spraying — quick facts
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.
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How drone pesticide spraying works
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.
Typical rate: $12 to $22/acre
Drone Pesticide Spraying on top Montana crops
In Montana, drone pesticide spraying is most commonly used on:
- Wheat in Montana$12 to $16 per acre
- Cover Crops in Montana$12 to $18 per acre
- Corn in Montana$12 to $18 per acre
Prices reflect 2026 industry-typical drone spraying rates by crop. Pair with the operator-stated rates below for a quote tailored to your fields.
Aerial pesticide licensing in Montana
Montana requires Category 18: Aerial Applicator for aerial pesticide application. The licensing authority is Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA).
Full agency, exam and renewal-cycle details: Montana state page · 50-state licensing reference · state extension service.
Drone Pesticide Spraying drone operators in Montana
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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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
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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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Dayton, WY
Family-owned drone spraying service. Five generations of ag experience. Operates 5 drones. Key contracts with Simplot (Smart Farm) and Rantizo. Year 1: 5,000 acres; Year 2: 20,000 acres.
Drone SprayingCover Crop Seeding
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Iowa City, IA (HQ); serves WY, WY
Largest drone spraying network in the US. Northern Rockies Hub covers northern WY and southern MT. Two application specialists, 195+ flight hours, 3,650+ acres. Customers include Jordan Farms (Worland, WY), Simplot.
FAA Part 137 ✓FAA Part 107 ✓
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Primary sources for drone pesticide spraying
Federal regulators and industry references that govern drone pesticide spraying in Montana and across the United States.
FAQ: drone pesticide spraying in Montana
11 operators in our directory list drone pesticide spraying as a service in Montana. Use the operator grid below to compare credentials, fleet, response time and pricing before reaching out.
Commercial drone pesticide spraying in Montana 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 18: Aerial Applicator from Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA). Confirm any operator you hire holds all three before any application.
Most Montana operators book 4 to 6 weeks ahead of peak windows; rate confirmation is contract-bound and operator-specific. In Montana, drone pesticide spraying is most often booked for wheat, cover crops and corn, 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.