How many drone operators serve Wenatchee?

1 verified agricultural drone operators are listed in the directory for Wenatchee, Washington: PNW Ag Drone. All listings are reviewed for licensing claims and contact information before publication.

What certifications do Wenatchee drone operators hold?

Of the 1 Wenatchee operators listed, 1 hold FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot Certificate) and 1 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, Washington requires No standalone aerial category. Certify in relevant use category + Laws and Safety exam. from Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) for any commercial drone pesticide application.

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Agricultural Drone Services in Wenatchee, Washington

By Eugen Manoli, Founder and Editor · Updated April 21, 2026

Wenatchee, Washington has 1 verified agricultural drone operator listed in the directory, serving farms across the surrounding area. North-central Washington apple and pear country; the historical Apple Capital of the United States. Together they list orchards and wheat as the primary crops treated by drone, with additional coverage across other regional commodities. Washington drone application rates run $14 to $28/acre depending on field size, crop and application timing, in line with 2026 statewide benchmarks. Available services in Wenatchee include drone spraying, aerial mapping, crop scouting, giving growers a full menu beyond pesticide application. 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 the operators below directly for season availability, exact per-acre pricing and to confirm license and insurance status before booking.

Listed operators

$14 to $28/acre

Washington rate range

Orchards, Wheat

Top crops served

Drone operators in Wenatchee, Washington

PNW Ag Drone

Wenatchee, WA

Washington orchards & wheat · 3 drones

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.

Verified OperatorFAA Part 137 ✓FAA Part 107 ✓

Drone SprayingAerial MappingCrop Scouting

$18 to $28/acre

15K ac 3

Wenatchee ag-county context

Wenatchee sits in Chelan County with a population of approximately 35,508 (US Census Bureau Places).

North-central Washington apple and pear country; the historical Apple Capital of the United States.

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 Wenatchee drone operators

Crop	Operators	Rate ($/acre)	Window
Orchards	1	$20 to $35	Mar to Aug
Wheat	1	$12 to $16	May to Jun
Grapes / Vineyards	1	$18 to $30	Mar to Sep
Cover Crops	1	$12 to $18	Aug to Oct

Rate ranges from national crop benchmarks. Washington statewide range: $14 to $28/acre. Estimate your job →

Wenatchee drone operator credentials

1 of 1

FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot)

1 of 1

FAA Part 137 (Ag Aircraft)

0 of 1

NDAA Section 848 compliant

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 Wenatchee drone operator credentials

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

How to hire a drone operator in Wenatchee

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Estimate your acreage and budget
Use the spray cost calculator to model Wenatchee jobs against the $14 to $28/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop (most Wenatchee 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.. 1 of 1 Wenatchee 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 Wenatchee 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 Wenatchee

Drone spraying in Wenatchee 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.