Aerial application
Drone aerial spraying for Willamette Valley properties
GroDrones provides licensed aerial pesticide and crop-protection application across a wide range of Oregon agriculture, along with qualifying forestry projects. We use a DJI Agras T50 when access, terrain, timing, or ground conditions make a drone the right tool.
Where a drone fits
Where a drone is the right call
A drone is the right call when the problem isn't what to spray, but how to apply it. The usual reasons are access, a closing window, or a small target area.
Wet or sensitive ground
Spray without wheel traffic
Keep the option open when a ground rig would leave ruts or damage the crop.
Tight windows
Move when timing matters
Some sprays have to land in a short gap between rain and wind. A drone can move when the break is too short to mobilize a ground crew.
Targeted zones
Treat the acres that need attention
A drone fits problem areas and small blocks that don't justify rolling out a larger setup.
Properties served
Agricultural and select forestry sites
Common fits include farm fields, nursery ground, orchards, pasture, hay, Christmas trees, row and vegetable crops, and qualifying forestry properties. This is not a complete list. Each job is reviewed by crop, product, acreage, and site conditions.
What it covers
Licensed spraying for crop protection and vegetation control
GroDrones uses a DJI Agras T50 for liquid aerial application.
Aircraft
GroDrones applies with a DJI Agras T50, a spray drone built for agricultural aerial application.
Products
Work may include insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, foliar products, organic-compatible inputs, and targeted vegetation or brush control when the label and site support aerial application.
Other primary service
Aerial seeding & spreading
GroDrones also provides drone spreading for cover crop seed and select granular materials. It can fit larger areas, difficult terrain, wet ground, or places where conventional equipment is inefficient.
How we keep it on target
Sprayed by the label, with drift kept in check
Aerial pesticide application follows the product label. We check weather, calibrate the aircraft, plan each swath, follow required buffers, and account for creeks, homes, and neighboring crops before flying.
GroDrones is FAA Part 137 certified, properly licensed, and insured for aerial pesticide application, including chemical liability. A certificate of insurance is available upon request.
Planning the job
What to send before requesting a spray quote
The first step is a quick job review. Send what you've got on the field and what you're trying to treat, and we'll tell you whether a drone makes sense and what it'll cost.
Field details
- Crop or site type
- Acreage or block size
- Field location or dropped pin
- Access issues, slopes, wet ground, or obstacles
Application details
- Target problem
- Product, if already selected
- Desired timing window
- Nearby sensitive crops, water, homes, livestock, or roads
Scouting link
If you are not sure which acres need treatment, a scouting pass can help shape the spray plan before an application is scheduled.
See crop scouting servicesRelated guides
Read before planning an application
Drone Spraying Basics
When Drone Spraying Makes Sense in Oregon
A plain guide to situations where drone spraying can fit, and where another method may be better.
Wet fields
Drone Spraying Wet Fields in Oregon
How drone application can help when ground access is the main problem.
Licensing
What Oregon Growers Should Know About Licensed Drone Spraying
Licensing, FAA requirements, labels, insurance, and the questions growers should ask.
Cost
What Affects the Cost of Drone Spraying in Oregon?
The field and product details that affect pricing before a job can be quoted.
Need a spray quote?
Send the field and the spray you're planning, and we'll tell you whether a drone's the right call and what it'll cost.