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Agricultural Drone Services in Weston, West Virginia

By Eugen Manoli, Founder and Editor · Updated

Weston, West Virginia has 2 verified agricultural drone operators listed in the directory, serving farms across the surrounding area. Together they list corn and wheat as the primary crops treated by drone, with additional coverage across other regional commodities. West Virginia drone application rates run $18 to $28/acre depending on field size, crop and application timing, in line with 2026 statewide benchmarks. Available services in Weston include drone spraying, cover crop seeding, fertilizer application and pilot training, giving growers a full menu beyond pesticide application. Every operator working over West Virginia fields must hold FAA Part 107 plus Category 14: Aerial from West Virginia Department of Agriculture, 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.

2
Listed operators
$18 to $28/acre
West Virginia rate range
Corn, Wheat
Top crops served

Drone spraying services available in Weston

  • Drone Spraying2 operators

    2 of the Weston operators list drone spraying as a core service, with most jobs targeting corn fungicide and herbicide passes. Typical mission size runs 40 to 800 acres per day per drone.

  • Cover Crop Seeding2 operators

    2 of the Weston operators seed cover crops by drone, typically interseeding into standing corn or soybeans late in the season for a 3 to 4 week establishment head start.

Drone operators in Weston, West Virginia

Kuhn's Aerial
Weston, WV

WV · steep mountain terrain specialist, 90% pasture work

Weston, WV spray drone company run by Nicholas Kuhn, specializing in steep mountain terrain inaccessible to tractors. About 90% of work is pasture spraying (autumn olive, multiflora rose, brush, ironweed, goldenrod). Also handles crop spraying, pond treatment, fertilizer, seeding, golf courses and habitat restoration. Featured in WVU Extension Doddridge County demo.

FAA Part 107 ✓Verified
Drone SprayingCover Crop Seeding
Price on request
Kuhn's Aerial Applications LLC
Weston, WV

WV-based spray drone company specializing in steep mountain terrain inaccessible to tractors. Featured in WVU Extension Doddridge County drone spraying demonstration.

FAA Part 107 ✓
Drone SprayingCover Crop SeedingFertilizer Application+1 more
Price on request

Crops served by Weston drone operators

CropOperatorsRate ($/acre)Window
Corn1$12 to $18Jul to Aug
Wheat1$12 to $16May to Jun
Cover Crops1$12 to $18Aug to Oct

Rate ranges from national crop benchmarks. West Virginia statewide range: $18 to $28/acre. Estimate your job →

Weston drone operator credentials

2 of 2
FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot)
0 of 2
FAA Part 137 (Ag Aircraft)
0 of 2
NDAA Section 848 compliant

Commercial agricultural drone application in West Virginia requires the federal FAA Part 137 certificate plus Category 14: Aerial from West Virginia Department of Agriculture. Read the federal rules in the FAA Part 137 guide and the state-by-state breakdown on state pesticide licensing.

How to hire a drone operator in Weston

  1. 1
    Estimate your acreage and budget

    Use the spray cost calculator to model Weston jobs against the $18 to $28/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop (most Weston jobs are corn), and whether you need application only or chemical-included pricing.

  2. 2
    Verify FAA Part 137 and West Virginia licensing

    Confirm the operator holds FAA Part 107, FAA Part 137 and Category 14: Aerial. 0 of 2 Weston operators in this directory list Part 137. Ask for a copy of their certificate and state license number before signing.

  3. 3
    Book the application window early

    Corn treatment in West Virginia typically lands in the Jul to Aug window. Demand spikes in peak season, so contact 2 to 3 of the Weston 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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Related crop guides for West Virginia

Corn in West Virginia →Wheat in West Virginia →

FAQs about drone spraying in Weston

Drone spraying in Weston typically runs $18 to $28/acre, in line with the broader West Virginia 2026 benchmark. Application-only rates exclude chemical, and quotes vary based on field size, terrain and crop. Corn jobs in West Virginia 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.

2 verified agricultural drone operators are listed in the directory for Weston, West Virginia: Kuhn's Aerial, Kuhn's Aerial Applications LLC. All listings are reviewed for licensing claims and contact information before publication.

Of the 2 Weston operators listed, 2 hold FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot Certificate) and 0 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, West Virginia requires Category 14: Aerial from West Virginia Department of Agriculture for any commercial drone pesticide application.