Salem, Oregon has 1 verified agricultural drone operator listed in the directory, serving farms across the surrounding area. Willamette Valley state capital; Marion County is the top Oregon ag county by farm gate receipts. Together they list pasture and rangeland as the primary crops treated by drone, with additional coverage across other regional commodities. Oregon drone application rates run $16 to $30/acre depending on field size, crop and application timing, in line with 2026 statewide benchmarks. Available services in Salem include drone spraying, giving growers a full menu beyond pesticide application. Every operator working over Oregon fields must hold FAA Part 107 plus Aerial Pesticide Applicator (APA) license, a separate standalone add-on. from Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), and many also carry FAA Part 137 for commercial agricultural aircraft operations. Contact the operators below directly for season availability, exact per-acre pricing and to confirm license and insurance status before booking.
Established 1946 ag co-op that launched drone program Feb 2023. Operates 4 drones with 5 crew. Sprayed approximately 19000 acres in 2024. Working with OSU on stink bug research in hazelnuts. One of the highest-volume drone spray programs in Oregon.
Salem sits in Marion County with a population of approximately 175,535 (US Census Bureau Places).
Willamette Valley state capital; Marion County is the top Oregon ag county by farm gate receipts.
Sources: USDA NASS Census of Agriculture (county-level cropland and farm-receipts tables) and US Census Bureau Places gazetteer. Confirm exact figures via primary source for any decision-grade use.
| Crop | Operators | Rate ($/acre) | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasture and Rangeland | 1 | $14 to $25 | Apr to Sep |
Rate ranges from national crop benchmarks. Oregon statewide range: $16 to $30/acre. Estimate your job →
Commercial agricultural drone application in Oregon requires the federal FAA Part 137 certificate plus Aerial Pesticide Applicator (APA) license, a separate standalone add-on. from Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA). 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 Oregon and federally.
Use the spray cost calculator to model Salem jobs against the $16 to $30/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop (most Salem jobs are pasture and rangeland), and whether you need application only or chemical-included pricing.
Confirm the operator holds FAA Part 107, FAA Part 137 and Aerial Pesticide Applicator (APA) license, a separate standalone add-on.. 0 of 1 Salem operators in this directory list Part 137. Ask for a copy of their certificate and state license number before signing.
Pasture and Rangeland treatment in Oregon typically lands in the Apr to Sep window. Demand spikes in peak season, so contact 2 to 3 of the Salem 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 Salem typically runs $16 to $30/acre, in line with the broader Oregon 2026 benchmark. Application-only rates exclude chemical, and quotes vary based on field size, terrain and crop. Pasture and Rangeland jobs in Oregon 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 Salem, Oregon: Pratum Co-op. All listings are reviewed for licensing claims and contact information before publication.
Of the 1 Salem 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, Oregon requires Aerial Pesticide Applicator (APA) license, a separate standalone add-on. from Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) for any commercial drone pesticide application.