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Agricultural Drone Services in Lincoln, Nebraska

By Eugen Manoli, Founder and Editor · Updated

Lincoln, Nebraska has 1 verified agricultural drone operator listed in the directory, serving farms across the surrounding area. Home of University of Nebraska-Lincoln and UNL Extension; central Nebraska corn-soybean and beef hub. Together they list corn and wheat as the primary crops treated by drone, with additional coverage across other regional commodities. Nebraska drone application rates run $12 to $16/acre depending on field size, crop and application timing, in line with 2026 statewide benchmarks. Available services in Lincoln include drone spraying, cover crop seeding, fertilizer application, giving growers a full menu beyond pesticide application. Every operator working over Nebraska fields must hold FAA Part 107 plus Category 12: Aerial Pest Control from Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA), 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 $16/acre
Nebraska rate range
Corn, Wheat
Top crops served

Drone operators in Lincoln, Nebraska

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Lincoln, NE
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Nebraska wheat & corn · NDAA-compliant fleet

Great Plains Drone Co. operates an NDAA-compliant fleet of Hylio AG-272 drones across Nebraska, South Dakota and Kansas. We serve large-scale grain producers with corn and wheat fungicide applications, and offer fall cover crop seeding programs across the northern Plains. Minimum booking: 40 acres. No travel charge within 100 miles.

Verified OperatorFAA Part 137 ✓FAA Part 107 ✓
Drone SprayingCover Crop SeedingFertilizer Application
$12 to $16/acre
30K ac 4

Lincoln ag-county context

Lincoln sits in Lancaster County with a population of approximately 291,082 (US Census Bureau Places).

Home of University of Nebraska-Lincoln and UNL Extension; central Nebraska corn-soybean and beef hub.

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 Lincoln drone operators

CropOperatorsRate ($/acre)Window
Corn1$12 to $18Jul to Aug
Wheat1$12 to $16May to Jun
Soybeans1$12 to $18Jul to Sep
Cover Crops1$12 to $18Aug to Oct

Rate ranges from national crop benchmarks. Nebraska statewide range: $12 to $16/acre. Estimate your job →

Lincoln drone operator credentials

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FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot)
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FAA Part 137 (Ag Aircraft)
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NDAA Section 848 compliant

Commercial agricultural drone application in Nebraska requires the federal FAA Part 137 certificate plus Category 12: Aerial Pest Control from Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA). Read the federal rules in the FAA Part 137 guide and the state-by-state breakdown on state pesticide licensing.

Verify Lincoln drone operator credentials

Primary-source references for verifying ag drone operator credentials in Nebraska and federally.

How to hire a drone operator in Lincoln

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    Estimate your acreage and budget

    Use the spray cost calculator to model Lincoln jobs against the $12 to $16/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop (most Lincoln jobs are corn), and whether you need application only or chemical-included pricing.

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    Verify FAA Part 137 and Nebraska licensing

    Confirm the operator holds FAA Part 107, FAA Part 137 and Category 12: Aerial Pest Control. 1 of 1 Lincoln operators in this directory list Part 137. Ask for a copy of their certificate and state license number before signing.

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    Book the application window early

    Corn treatment in Nebraska typically lands in the Jul to Aug window. Demand spikes in peak season, so contact 2 to 3 of the Lincoln 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 Lincoln

Drone spraying in Lincoln typically runs $12 to $16/acre, in line with the broader Nebraska 2026 benchmark. Application-only rates exclude chemical, and quotes vary based on field size, terrain and crop. Corn jobs in Nebraska 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.