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Agricultural Drone Services in Yakima, Washington

By Eugen Manoli, Founder and Editor · Updated

Yakima, Washington has 1 verified agricultural drone operator listed in the directory, serving farms across the surrounding area. Yakima County is the top US apple-producing county; concentrated tree-fruit, hops and wine-grape production. Together they list corn and soybeans 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 Yakima include drone spraying, fertilizer application, crop scouting and cover crop seeding, 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.

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Listed operators
$14 to $28/acre
Washington rate range
Corn, Soybeans
Top crops served

Drone operators in Yakima, Washington

Austin Drone Solutions
Yakima, WA

Yakima, WA · Parabug biocontrol release + spray + Firman pollen testing

Austin Drone Solutions opened in 2025 and has covered over 2,500 acres across Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Their partnership with Parabug allows them to release beneficial insects via a patent-pending drone release system, implemented on their DJI Agras T25, making them one of the rare ag drone operators in the Pacific Northwest offering biocontrol services. They also provide spraying and spreading services on almost all crops and pasture ground using a DJI Agras T50, and are currently testing pollen applications at 10 GPA with Firman Pollen. Their trailer mixes up to 175 gallons per batch and carries 550 gallons of fresh water.

Verified OperatorFAA Part 137 ✓
Drone SprayingFertilizer ApplicationCrop Scouting+1 more
$15 to $30/acre
3K ac

Yakima ag-county context

Yakima sits in Yakima County with a population of approximately 96,968 (US Census Bureau Places).

Yakima County is the top US apple-producing county; concentrated tree-fruit, hops and wine-grape production.

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 Yakima drone operators

CropOperatorsRate ($/acre)Window
Corn1$12 to $18Jul to Aug
Soybeans1$12 to $18Jul to Sep
Wheat1$12 to $16May to Jun
Grapes / Vineyards1$18 to $30Mar to Sep
Orchards1$20 to $35Mar to Aug
Cover Crops1$12 to $18Aug to Oct
Row Crops1$12 to $22May to Oct
Pasture and Rangeland1$14 to $25Apr to Sep
Alfalfa1$14 to $20Apr to Sep
Potatoes1$16 to $24May to Sep

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

Yakima drone operator credentials

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FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot)
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FAA Part 137 (Ag Aircraft)
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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 Yakima drone operator credentials

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

How to hire a drone operator in Yakima

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    Estimate your acreage and budget

    Use the spray cost calculator to model Yakima jobs against the $14 to $28/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop (most Yakima jobs are corn), 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 Yakima 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

    Corn treatment in Washington typically lands in the Jul to Aug window. Demand spikes in peak season, so contact 2 to 3 of the Yakima 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 Yakima

Drone spraying in Yakima 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. Corn 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.