Pullman, Washington sits in Whitman County, an ag-relevant region with statewide drone-spray operator coverage available; this page surfaces the crops, rates and licensing context for Pullman farmers booking work. Home of Washington State University and WSU Extension; Whitman County is the top US wheat-producing county by some measures. Primary crops in Washington include orchards and wheat, each with established 2026 drone-spray rate bands. Washington drone application rates run $14 to $28/acre depending on field size, crop and application timing, in line with 2026 statewide benchmarks. Every operator working over Washington fields must hold FAA Part 107 plus No standalone aerial category. Certify in relevant use category + Laws and Safety exam. from Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA), and many also carry FAA Part 137 for commercial agricultural aircraft operations. Contact statewide operators in the Washington directory below for Pullman availability, or list your business free if you serve Pullman.
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Listed operators
$14 to $28/acre
Washington rate range
Orchards, Wheat
Top crops served
Drone operators serving WashingtonNo operator listed at the Pullman city level yet. 17 statewide operators cover Washington and most can serve Pullman fields with reasonable travel.
Pacific Northwest Ag Drone services apple and cherry orchards, wheat fields and hop yards across Washington, Oregon and Idaho. We navigate steep hillside orchards where ground equipment cannot operate and deliver precise fungicide applications for powdery mildew and fire blight control. Available March through October for orchard programs.
DJI Agras drone distributor for the western US with 5 Oregon dealer locations (Harrisburg, Hillsboro, Madras, Rickreall, Woodburn) plus dealers across 7 western states
Described as one of the largest drone service providers in WA state (WheatLife); covers ~30 ac/hr; active in cherry drying and beneficial insect deployment
Union Gap/Yakima, WA; Wenatchee, WA; Hood River, WA
Family-owned Yakima ag consulting/supply business using drones primarily for beneficial insect release in orchards; partners with M3 AgTech and Parabug
Pioneered first commercial sterile insect release via drone in US; treats 4,000+ acres of WA tree fruit; 40% higher recapture rate vs ground; partners with Colville Confederated Tribes
First FAA approval for drone swarm spraying operations; acquired Cal Forest Nurseries (CA) and Silvaseed (WA); largest private seed supplier west of Colorado; vertically integrated reforestation
Drone-based vegetation management company serving multiple Washington counties. Listed on Yakima County official noxious weed control contractors page. Uses AI-powered drone imaging for mapping and targeted spraying.
Drone SprayingCover Crop SeedingAerial Mapping
Price on request
Pullman ag-county context
Pullman sits in Whitman County with a population of approximately 32,508 (US Census Bureau Places).
Home of Washington State University and WSU Extension; Whitman County is the top US wheat-producing county by some measures.
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.
Rate ranges from national crop benchmarks. Washington statewide range: $14 to $28/acre. Estimate your job →
Required credentials for drone operators serving Pullman
Commercial agricultural drone application in Washington requires the federal FAA Part 137 certificate plus No standalone aerial category. Certify in relevant use category + Laws and Safety exam. from Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA). Read the federal rules in the FAA Part 137 guide and the state-by-state breakdown on state pesticide licensing.
Verify Pullman drone operator credentials
Primary-source references for verifying ag drone operator credentials in Washington and federally.
Use the spray cost calculator to model Pullman jobs against the $14 to $28/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop (most Pullman jobs are orchards), and whether you need application only or chemical-included pricing.
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Verify FAA Part 137 and Washington licensing
Confirm the operator holds FAA Part 107, FAA Part 137 and No standalone aerial category. Certify in relevant use category + Laws and Safety exam.. 0 of 0 Pullman 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
Orchards treatment in Washington typically lands in the Mar to Aug window. Demand spikes in peak season, so contact 2 to 3 of the Pullman 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 Pullman typically runs $14 to $28/acre, in line with the broader Washington 2026 benchmark. Application-only rates exclude chemical, and quotes vary based on field size, terrain and crop. Orchards jobs in Washington 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.
Pullman does not yet have an operator listed at the city level, but 17 drone operators cover Washington statewide and most can serve Pullman fields with reasonable travel. See the statewide grid below or use the spray cost calculator to estimate a job before reaching out. If you provide drone services in Pullman, list your business free to anchor this page.
Any operator booking commercial drone pesticide application over Pullman fields needs three credentials: FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot Certificate) for the pilot, FAA Part 137 (Agricultural Aircraft Operator Certificate) for the business, and No standalone aerial category. Certify in relevant use category + Laws and Safety exam. from Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA). Confirm all three before any application; many operators also carry NDAA Section 848 compliance for cost-share eligible work.