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.
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Agricultural Drone Services in Sidney, Montana
By Eugen Manoli, Founder and Editor · Updated
Sidney, Montana has 1 verified agricultural drone operator listed in the directory, serving farms across the surrounding area. Eastern Montana sugar-beet and small-grain hub; Richland County borders the North Dakota Bakken region. Together they list row crops and pasture and rangeland as the primary crops treated by drone, with additional coverage across other regional commodities. Montana drone application rates run $12 to $18/acre depending on field size, crop and application timing, in line with 2026 statewide benchmarks. Available services in Sidney include drone spraying, giving growers a full menu beyond pesticide application. 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 the operators below directly for season availability, exact per-acre pricing and to confirm license and insurance status before booking.
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Listed operators
$12 to $18/acre
Montana rate range
Row Crops, Pasture and Rangeland
Top crops served
Drone operators in Sidney, Montana
Sidney ag-county context
Sidney sits in Richland County with a population of approximately 6,358 (US Census Bureau Places).
Eastern Montana sugar-beet and small-grain hub; Richland County borders the North Dakota Bakken region.
Sources: USDA NASS Census of Agriculture (county-level cropland and farm-receipts tables) and US Census Bureau Places gazetteer. Confirm exact figures via primary source for any decision-grade use.
Crops served by Sidney drone operators
| Crop | Operators | Rate ($/acre) | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Row Crops | 1 | $12 to $22 | May to Oct |
| Pasture and Rangeland | 1 | $14 to $25 | Apr to Sep |
Rate ranges from national crop benchmarks. Montana statewide range: $12 to $18/acre. Estimate your job →
Sidney drone operator credentials
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FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot)
0 of 1
FAA Part 137 (Ag Aircraft)
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NDAA Section 848 compliant
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 Sidney drone operator credentials
Primary-source references for verifying ag drone operator credentials in Montana and federally.
How to hire a drone operator in Sidney
- 1Estimate your acreage and budget
Use the spray cost calculator to model Sidney jobs against the $12 to $18/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop (most Sidney jobs are row crops), 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 1 Sidney 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
Row Crops treatment in Montana typically lands in the May to Oct window. Demand spikes in peak season, so contact 2 to 3 of the Sidney 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 Sidney
Drone spraying in Sidney 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. Row Crops 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.
1 verified agricultural drone operators are listed in the directory for Sidney, Montana: Farmers Choice. All listings are reviewed for licensing claims and contact information before publication.
Of the 1 Sidney operators listed, 0 hold FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot Certificate) and 0 hold FAA Part 137 (Agricultural Aircraft Operator), which is the federal credential required for commercial agricultural application. 0 list NDAA Section 848 compliant equipment. On the state side, Montana requires Category 18: Aerial Applicator from Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) for any commercial drone pesticide application.