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Aerial spraying and seeding with drones is a major advancement in agriculture. Midwest Drone Applications is proud to bring this innovative service to customers throughout Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Iowa and other neighboring states.
Purchasing, learning, and licensing a drone can be both expensive and time consuming. Midwest Drone Applications offers a turnkey solution by providing the equipment and skill to get the job done. Our experienced operators come to you and are FAA licensed and insured. We utilize high-capacity DJI Agras T50, DJI Agras T100 and Talos T60x drones, which can quickly cover hundreds of acres with unmatched precision.
Our Agricultural Drone Services Include:
Fungicide application
Pesticide application
Cover crop seeding
Fertilizer spreading
Fence row spraying
Spot spraying
Pasture herbicide application
Product trials
And more
Frequently Asked Questions
With our current fleet of DJI Agras T50, DJI Agras T100, and Talos T60X spray drones, coverage rates are significantly higher than earlier-generation platforms.
Under favorable field and weather conditions:
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Single drones can typically cover 50–100+ acres per hour
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Daily coverage can range from several hundred acres per drone
Actual coverage depends on application rate (gallons per acre), field size and layout, wind and weather conditions, and refill and battery logistics.
Our drones commonly apply 2–5 gallons per acre, depending on the product label. At lower application rates, larger-capacity drones can treat 5–15 acres per flight, allowing rapid turnaround during tight spray windows.
All applications are adjusted as needed to maintain accuracy, drift control, and full label compliance.
We can apply both liquid and dry materials, depending on the product and application requirements.
For liquid applications, our spray drones are equipped with high-capacity tanks capable of carrying up to approximately 25+ gallons per flight, depending on the drone platform and configuration. Liquid products are typically applied at 1–5 gallons per acre, with adjustable spray systems that provide consistent coverage across swaths of approximately 30–40 feet, based on conditions.
For dry applications, including granular or seed-type materials, compatible drones are configured with dedicated spreading systems designed to deliver uniform distribution across the target area. Dry material capacity, spread width, and application rate vary based on material type, density, and environmental conditions.
Our drones utilize advanced atomization and spreading controls, allowing droplet size or particle flow to be adjusted from coarse to extra-fine for liquids, or precisely metered for dry products. All applications are calibrated to ensure even coverage, minimize drift, and comply fully with product labels and regulatory requirements.
The drone also has an 18.5-gallon spreader tank which holds 120 pounds of granular material. The spreader is designed to minimize pattern disturbance.
Yes. Drones allow us to work effectively around a wide variety of terrain challenges and field conditions.
With the precision capabilities of our DJI Agras T50, DJI Agras T100, and Talos T60X drones, we can operate efficiently in hilly or steep terrain, as well as small, irregularly shaped, or hard-to-access fields that are difficult for airplanes or ground sprayers.
Our drones utilize advanced obstacle-avoidance and terrain-following systems, allowing us to safely navigate around trees, waterways, fences, and other obstacles while maintaining accurate and consistent spray coverage.
Because drone application does not require ground contact, we can often spray after rainfall or when fields are too wet for traditional equipment, provided weather conditions such as wind and temperature are within safe and effective limits. Each job is evaluated to ensure conditions are suitable before application.
Drone spraying can be used on a wide variety of crops and is beneficial for both large-scale and smaller operations.
Our DJI Agras T50, DJI Agras T100, and Talos T60X drones are well suited for applications in row crops, pasture and rangeland, specialty crops, and targeted treatment areas, particularly where precision, timing, or field access are critical.
We work closely with each customer to determine the most effective and cost-efficient use of drone application based on crop type, growth stage, product label requirements, field conditions, and timing. Every job is tailored to your specific needs and conditions to ensure accurate application and consistent results.
Our drones are equipped with advanced sensing and vision systems that support accurate surveying, mapping, and flight planning.
Our fleet utilizes a combination of radar-based sensing, multi-directional vision systems, and LiDAR technology (on applicable platforms such as the DJI Agras T100) to capture detailed field imagery and terrain data prior to application.
These mapping and sensing capabilities allow us to:
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Define precise field boundaries
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Identify obstacles and sensitive areas
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Accurately follow terrain and elevation changes
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Plan efficient, repeatable, and consistent spray paths
By combining image capture, radar, and LiDAR-based terrain awareness, we are able to improve application accuracy, operational safety, and overall efficiency while supporting precise agricultural results.
The cost for drone spraying will be the same or a little less than other aerial applications.
Yes. Drone spraying can be a cost-effective solution for many applications.
Because of their precision, drone applications waste very little product, which can help reduce overall input costs. Drones are especially effective for precise spot spraying of problem areas, allowing product to be applied only where it is needed rather than across an entire field.
Drone spraying can also reduce labor costs by replacing or supplementing manual spraying and by eliminating crop damage caused by ground equipment. In addition, drones allow timely applications when field conditions or access limitations may delay other methods.
We work with each customer to determine when drone application is the most practical and cost-effective option based on field conditions, crop type, and treatment goals.
Yes. Drones can support soil health management by reducing compaction and enabling more precise field practices.
Soil compaction from traditional farm equipment can negatively impact soil quality by reducing pore space, damaging soil structure, and increasing erosion risk. Because drones operate aerially, they help avoid soil compaction by eliminating the need for ground traffic during application or seeding.
Drones can also be used to aerially seed cover crops, which help control erosion, suppress weeds, and retain soil moisture. This allows cover crops to be established without additional passes across the field.
In addition, the precision of drone application helps prevent over-application of chemicals that can negatively affect soil health. Drones limit overspray near field edges and obstacles and allow for targeted spot spraying, applying products only where they are needed.
Healthy soils are more resilient, and when used appropriately, drone technology can play an effective role in supporting long-term soil health practices.
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