Brighton, CO
Employee-owned precision technology dealer. Key Mountain West hub for ag drone sales. Has physical offices in CO, MT, ID and serves additional states.
Aerial MappingPilot TrainingEquipment Sales
Price on request
Agricultural Drone Rental in Utah
Short-term agricultural drone rentals for farmers, operators evaluating equipment and peak-season capacity supplementation.
Agricultural Drone Rental drone services in Utah are not yet listed by an operator in this directory; the page below covers what to look for and how the service works in Utah. Typical pricing for agricultural drone rental runs $2000 to $8000/acre (per week). Utah sits in the Great Plains region, which shapes the calendar, weather and competitive pressure local operators plan around. Commercial drone applications in Utah require Category 11: Aerial Application. "Special qualifications" for aerial beyond standard exam. from Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) on top of FAA Part 137 certification.
Agricultural Drone Rental — quick facts
Agricultural drone rental runs $2,000 to $8,000 per week for a DJI Agras T50 or Hylio AG-272 class spray drone, plus required insurance (hull and liability typically $100 to $400 per week). Daily rentals are available at premium rates but weekly is standard. Rental customers must already hold Part 107 and Part 137 certification plus state pesticide applicator license; rental companies do not transfer operator credentials.
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How agricultural drone rental works
Agricultural drone rental serves three main customer segments: farmers wanting to try a drone before buying, operators needing extra capacity during peak spray windows and researchers or consultants running short-term projects. Typical rental inventory includes DJI Agras T50, T40 and T25 class spray drones and Hylio AG-272 systems. Weekly rentals run $2,000 to $8,000 per drone depending on model, season and included accessories (batteries, generator, trailer, mixing station). Daily rentals are less common but available at premium rates. Insurance is almost always required (hull plus liability), either through the rental company or a third-party policy like BWI Companies, AssuredPartners Aerospace or Global Aerospace. Operator liability and pilot certification remain the customer responsibility, which is why rental is typically limited to already-certified commercial pilots. Seasonal rentals during peak wheat heading in June or corn fungicide in July book out 3 to 6 months ahead, and rental companies often give priority to repeat customers and operators with strong insurance records.
Typical rate: $2000 to $8000/acre(per week)
Aerial pesticide licensing in Utah
Utah requires Category 11: Aerial Application. "Special qualifications" for aerial beyond standard exam. for aerial pesticide application. The licensing authority is Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF).
Full agency, exam and renewal-cycle details: Utah state page · 50-state licensing reference · state extension service.
Agricultural Drone Rental drone operators in Utah(all operators in state)
Lehi, UT (hubs: Boise, Twin Falls, ID
Authorized DJI Agras dealer. One-stop shop for ag drones, parts and service. Operates spray hubs across Idaho. Sprayed thousands of acres. $15 to $22/acre.
Drone SprayingEquipment Sales
Price on request
Harrisburg, MT
DJI Agras distributor for western US. Demonstrated DJI T40 in Choteau, MT. T40 bundle approx. $34,000. Can run 4 drones simultaneously at 45 acres/hr.
Pilot TrainingEquipment Sales
Price on request
Utah (serves UT, UT
Ag drone services with Part 107 and Part 137 certifications. Carries full liability coverage. Serves Utah and Idaho.
FAA Part 137 ✓FAA Part 107 ✓
Drone SprayingCover Crop SeedingFertilizer Application
Price on request
North Ogden, UT
Fully licensed ag drone operator in Northern Utah. Part 107, Part 137, Utah Pesticide Applicator licensed. Carries spray drift insurance. Over 55 lbs UAS exemption.
FAA Part 137 ✓FAA Part 107 ✓
Drone SprayingCover Crop Seeding
Price on request
Utah, UT
Offers drone spraying services across Utah. Focuses on enhancing efficiency, reducing labor costs and increasing crop yields.
Drone SprayingCover Crop SeedingFertilizer Application
Price on request
Harrisburg, OR
DJI Agras drone distributor for the western US with 5 Oregon dealer locations (Harrisburg, Hillsboro, Madras, Rickreall, Woodburn) plus dealers across 7 western states
Pilot TrainingEquipment Sales
Price on request
Primary sources for agricultural drone rental
Federal regulators and industry references that govern agricultural drone rental in Utah and across the United States.
FAQ: agricultural drone rental in Utah
Utah does not yet have an operator in our directory listing agricultural drone rental as a service. Many regional and national operators cover multiple states, so contact operators in neighbouring states or list your business free if you provide agricultural drone rental in Utah.
Commercial agricultural drone rental in Utah 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 11: Aerial Application. "Special qualifications" for aerial beyond standard exam. from Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF). Confirm any operator you hire holds all three before any application.
Most Utah 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.
No. Commercial aerial pesticide application requires Part 137 regardless of drone ownership. A farmer spraying only their own crops may qualify for a simplified private applicator path, but still must hold a Part 137 private certificate, FAA Part 107 and a state applicator license. Rental companies will ask for proof of these before releasing equipment.
Rental hull insurance covers drone damage, not drift liability. Chemical and pollution liability must be added separately either by the rental company or by the operator directly through AssuredPartners Aerospace, BWI Companies, Global Aerospace or similar specialist insurers. Typical chemical liability premiums are $600 to $2,000 per year for a single-drone commercial operator.
For June wheat heading and July corn fungicide, book by March or April. For cover crop seeding in August through October, book by late June. Rental capacity is tight during peak application windows and weekly rates increase 20 to 30 percent as seasonal inventory fills.
Standard weekly rental packages include the drone body, 2 to 4 batteries, a generator-charger combo, transport case and controller. Some rental companies add an all-in-one trailer with mixing station and water tank for an additional $500 to $1,500 per week. Chemicals, site-specific mapping and application mission planning are the customer responsibility.
For 200 to 400 acres once per season, custom hire at $12 to $22 per acre is almost always cheaper than a $3,000 to $5,000 weekly rental plus insurance, chemical and your own labor. Rental typically makes sense above 800 to 1,500 acres per year of self-application or for operators adding capacity to an existing commercial business.