Ag Drone Spraying
Drone Crop Spraying
Fungicide, insecticide and herbicide application by drone across Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
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What is drone crop spraying?
Drone crop spraying applies registered crop protection products from a GPS-guided drone flying a few metres above the crop. Since June 30, 2026, Health Canada allows drones to apply any pesticide already approved for conventional aerial application, following the label's aerial directions. Drones work when fields are too wet for ground sprayers, leave no wheel tracks, and can treat field edges near trees and power lines.
Benefits
- No soil compaction or crop damage
- Spray when fields are too wet for sprayers
- Precise edges near trees, yards and power lines
- Coverage map after every job
How it works
- [ 01 ]Confirm product label allows aerial application
- [ 02 ]Field boundary and flight plan
- [ 03 ]Application in suitable wind
- [ 04 ]Coverage map and records delivered
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Who uses drone crop spraying — and what it saves
- Grain and oilseed farmers
- Vegetable and potato growers
- Orchards and market gardens
- Producers with wet or flooded fields
| Factor | Traditional method | With a drone |
|---|---|---|
| Wet fields | Ground sprayer gets stuck or causes ruts | No wheel tracks or soil compaction |
| Near trees and power lines | Planes and helicopters can't get close | Flies low and slow for precise coverage |
| Market rates in Canada | Varies by equipment | Canadian operators publish about $14–$25 per acre |
Health Canada allowed drone application of pesticides already approved for aerial use as of June 30, 2026. Always follow the aerial directions on the product label.
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Drone Crop Spraying near you
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Kenora & NW Ontario
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More ag drone spraying services
Drone Fertilizer Application
Liquid and granular fertilizer top-dress without driving on the crop.
Drone Seeding & Cover Crops
Broadcast cover crops, forage and pasture seed — even into standing crops and slopes.
Mosquito Larvicide Application
Targeted larvicide over ponds, ditches and flooded areas for municipalities and resorts.
Crop Scouting & NDVI Mapping
Multispectral crop-health maps, stand counts and variable-rate prescriptions for prairie farms.
Livestock Monitoring & Thermal Search
Herd location, counts and lost-animal searches across large pastures using visual and thermal drones.
Heavy-Lift Drone Cargo Delivery (up to 100 lb)
Truck-box-sized drones that lift up to 100 lb of parts, tools or supplies to remote hydro, mining and northern sites.
Aerial Reforestation & Seed Dropping
Heavy-lift seed dispersal for post-wildfire reforestation and remote reclamation sites.
Frequently asked questions
+Is drone spraying legal in Canada?
Yes. Since June 30, 2026, Health Canada allows drone application of pesticides already registered for conventional aerial application, following the label's aerial directions.
+How much does drone spraying cost per acre?
Canadian custom drone operators publish rates of roughly $14–$25 per acre, depending on acreage, volume and travel. We quote each job individually.
[ Knowledge base ]
Key terms on this page
- Agricultural Spraying
- Applying crop protection products, fertilizer or larvicide from a spray drone with precise rate control.
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