Wausau, Wisconsin sits in Marathon County, an ag-relevant region with statewide drone-spray operator coverage available; this page surfaces the crops, rates and licensing context for Wausau farmers booking work. Marathon County is the largest ginseng-producing county in the United States and a heavy dairy-forage region. Primary crops in Wisconsin include corn and soybeans, each with established 2026 drone-spray rate bands. Wisconsin drone application rates run $13 to $18/acre depending on field size, crop and application timing, in line with 2026 statewide benchmarks. Every operator working over Wisconsin fields must hold FAA Part 107 plus Category 9.9: Aerial Applicator (supplementary certification under ATCP 29.28) from Wisconsin DATCP, and many also carry FAA Part 137 for commercial agricultural aircraft operations. Contact statewide operators in the Wisconsin directory below for Wausau availability, or list your business free if you serve Wausau.
Corn Belt leader · 80,000+ acres serviced
AgriForce Drone Services is a full-service agricultural drone applicator based in central Iowa, serving the Corn Belt since 2020. FAA Part 107 and Part 137 certified fleet of 8 drones. Specializing in corn fungicide at tassel, soybean applications and fall cover crop seeding. Record: 1,200 acres treated in a single night.
Illinois soybean & corn · 100 acres/day
Heartland Drone Co. is an Illinois-based drone applicator serving corn and soybean producers across the upper Midwest. Single-operator, 2-drone setup capable of 100+ acres per day. We keep our overhead low and pass the savings to you, flat rate $14/acre for any field over 40 acres, no trip fee within 60 miles of Peoria.
Specializes in custom-built spray drone trailers and precision aerial application. One of the first companies in the region to bring precision drone spraying to agriculture.
Central Minnesota precision drone service covering six upper Midwest states. Can begin work same day as initial site visit.
Wisconsin-based agricultural drone applicator and dealer founded by Jeramy Williams (CEO and Founder) in 2020 in Marshfield, WI. Provides custom liquid and dry applications, cover crop seeding, and crop monitoring across Wisconsin and surrounding states. Also a full-service drone dealer offering equipment, training, and licensing support for farmers and new operators. Cited as the largest custom drone applicator and largest ag drone dealer in Wisconsin; provided FAA Part 108 testimony in Washington DC; partnered with ProfitProAG. Operates DJI Agras (models pending) and XAG (models pending) including the DJI Agras T100.
Farmer-owned custom aerial application in Antigo WI. 15+ years pesticide application experience. Fleet of three DJI Agras drones on double-decker trailer. DATCP and Part 137 licensed.
Wausau sits in Marathon County with a population of approximately 39,994 (US Census Bureau Places).
Marathon County is the largest ginseng-producing county in the United States and a heavy dairy-forage region.
Sources: USDA NASS Census of Agriculture (county-level cropland and farm-receipts tables) and US Census Bureau Places gazetteer. Confirm exact figures via primary source for any decision-grade use.
| Crop | Operators | Rate ($/acre) | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | 0 | $12 to $18 | Jul to Aug |
| Soybeans | 0 | $12 to $18 | Jul to Sep |
| Cover Crops | 0 | $12 to $18 | Aug to Oct |
Rate ranges from national crop benchmarks. Wisconsin statewide range: $13 to $18/acre. Estimate your job →
Commercial agricultural drone application in Wisconsin requires the federal FAA Part 137 certificate plus Category 9.9: Aerial Applicator (supplementary certification under ATCP 29.28) from Wisconsin DATCP. Read the federal rules in the FAA Part 137 guide and the state-by-state breakdown on state pesticide licensing.
Primary-source references for verifying ag drone operator credentials in Wisconsin and federally.
Use the spray cost calculator to model Wausau jobs against the $13 to $18/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop (most Wausau jobs are corn), and whether you need application only or chemical-included pricing.
Confirm the operator holds FAA Part 107, FAA Part 137 and Category 9.9: Aerial Applicator (supplementary certification under ATCP 29.28). 0 of 0 Wausau operators in this directory list Part 137. Ask for a copy of their certificate and state license number before signing.
Corn treatment in Wisconsin typically lands in the Jul to Aug window. Demand spikes in peak season, so contact 2 to 3 of the Wausau 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 Wausau typically runs $13 to $18/acre, in line with the broader Wisconsin 2026 benchmark. Application-only rates exclude chemical, and quotes vary based on field size, terrain and crop. Corn jobs in Wisconsin 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.
Wausau does not yet have an operator listed at the city level, but 7 drone operators cover Wisconsin statewide and most can serve Wausau 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 Wausau, list your business free to anchor this page.
Any operator booking commercial drone pesticide application over Wausau fields needs three credentials: FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot Certificate) for the pilot, FAA Part 137 (Agricultural Aircraft Operator Certificate) for the business, and Category 9.9: Aerial Applicator (supplementary certification under ATCP 29.28) from Wisconsin DATCP. Confirm all three before any application; many operators also carry NDAA Section 848 compliance for cost-share eligible work.