Iowa/South Dakota, IA
Started with three DJI Agras T30 drones in December 2021. Offers equipment sales setup consulting and compliance assistance. Sprayed tens of thousands of acres.
Drone SprayingEquipment SalesAg Consulting
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Agricultural Drone Sales in South Dakota
New and used agricultural drone sales from authorized dealers of DJI Agras, Hylio, XAG, Guardian Agriculture and Pyka across the US.
Agricultural Drone Sales drone services in South Dakota are listed by 4 operators in this directory. Typical pricing for agricultural drone sales runs $22000 to $75000/acre (per drone). South Dakota sits in the Great Plains region, which shapes the calendar, weather and competitive pressure local operators plan around. Commercial drone applications in South Dakota require Category 17: Aerial Application (General + Category G + Category 17) from South Dakota DANR on top of FAA Part 137 certification.
Agricultural Drone Sales — quick facts
DJI Agras T50 ready-to-fly kits sell for $22,000 to $28,000 post-tariff in 2026, Hylio AG-272 runs $55,000 to $75,000 with NDAA compliance and XAG P100 Pro is $22,000 to $28,000. USDA EQIP Practice Code 595 (Precision Agriculture) offers 40 to 90 percent cost-share on qualifying drone purchases in most states. Financing is available through manufacturer programs, farm credit and USDA FSA Farm Loans with 2 to 7 year terms.
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How agricultural drone sales works
Agricultural drone sales in the US run through three primary channels: authorized DJI Agras dealers (HSE-UAV, Drone Nerds, AgriSpray Drones), US-manufactured Hylio direct and through resellers and XAG, Guardian Agriculture and Pyka through their own channel networks. 2026 post-tariff pricing on the DJI Agras T50 runs $22,000 to $28,000 for the full ready-to-fly kit including batteries, generator and trailer setup, up from $18,000 pre-tariff. Hylio AG-272 runs $55,000 to $75,000 with NDAA compliance as the primary differentiator for operators working federal, state or NDAA-restricted contracts. XAG P100 Pro sits at $22,000 to $28,000, Guardian Agriculture SC1 at $250,000 to $350,000 for its larger autonomous platform and Pyka Pelican in the $300,000 to $500,000 range as a crewed-class alternative. Financing is available through manufacturer programs, farm credit associations and USDA FSA Farm Loan programs with 2 to 7 year terms and 10 to 25 percent down. USDA EQIP Practice Code 595 (Precision Agriculture) in many states offers 40 to 90 percent cost-share on drone purchases for qualifying farmers.
Typical rate: $22000 to $75000/acre(per drone)
Aerial pesticide licensing in South Dakota
South Dakota requires Category 17: Aerial Application (General + Category G + Category 17) for aerial pesticide application. The licensing authority is South Dakota DANR.
Full agency, exam and renewal-cycle details: South Dakota state page · 50-state licensing reference · state extension service.
Agricultural Drone Sales drone operators in South Dakota
Kenmare, ND
Major John Deere dealer chain (13 ND/SD locations). Sells DJI Agras parts, possible dealer role.
Equipment Sales
Price on request
Alcester, SD
Authorized Hylio dealer. Also manufactures drone trailers and Green Lightning nitrogen system.
FAA Part 137 ✓
Equipment Sales
Price on request
Huron, SD
SD's premier DJI Agras dealer. Farm 20,000+ acres/year with drones. Sells Drone Tender trailers.
FAA Part 137 ✓
Drone SprayingEquipment Sales
Price on request
Primary sources for agricultural drone sales
Federal regulators and industry references that govern agricultural drone sales in South Dakota and across the United States.
FAQ: agricultural drone sales in South Dakota
4 operators in our directory list agricultural drone sales as a service in South Dakota. Use the operator grid below to compare credentials, fleet, response time and pricing before reaching out.
Commercial agricultural drone sales in South Dakota 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 17: Aerial Application (General + Category G + Category 17) from South Dakota DANR. Confirm any operator you hire holds all three before any application.
Most South Dakota operators book 4 to 6 weeks ahead of peak windows; pricing confirmation is contract-bound and operator-specific. For one-off jobs during peak demand spikes, supply tightens fast — establishing the operator relationship in the off-season pays off.
If you contract with federal or state agencies, want long-term NDAA protection or want a US-manufactured platform, buy Hylio AG-272. If you want the lowest cost per gallon of tank capacity, the fastest dealer network for parts and service and proven operator track records, buy DJI Agras T50. Most US commercial operators still run DJI, but NDAA pressure is shifting new purchases toward Hylio.
Yes, under EQIP Practice Code 595 (Precision Agriculture) in most states. Payment rates vary from 40 to 90 percent of eligible cost. Beginning farmers, veteran farmers and socially disadvantaged producers qualify for higher rates. Apply through your local NRCS field office during the state application window, which typically opens November through January for the following year.
University of Missouri Extension research puts break-even for DJI Agras T40 ownership at approximately 980 acres per year of custom application work, or 600 to 800 acres of own-farm use if you self-apply fungicide and cover crop seeding previously hired out. Below 500 acres per year of flight work, custom hire is typically cheaper.
Yes. Manufacturer financing programs, farm credit associations and USDA FSA Farm Loan programs all offer 2 to 7 year equipment loans for agricultural drones. Typical down payment is 10 to 25 percent, with rates currently running 6 to 9 percent depending on credit and loan program. USDA EQIP reimbursement cannot be assigned to a lender but can be used as the initial down payment.
The National Defense Authorization Act restricts federal agencies and many state agencies from using drones with components from designated foreign manufacturers, which includes DJI and XAG. NDAA-compliant drones are sourced from approved manufacturers on the DoD Blue UAS list, currently including Hylio, Skydio, Parrot and others. Commercial ag operators working only private farm contracts are not subject to NDAA, but operators doing USDA, state university or federally funded work often are.