FAQ
Do you supply chemicals or do I need to ?
This is up to you. We prefer you to supply the chemicals you want applied, but if you don’t have a pesticide applicator license or for whatever reason can’t supply them, we can get chemicals from a local co-op.
Do I need to supply water?
We appreciate it when you can supply water, but we can bring enough to complete the job.
How many acres can you spray per hour?
It depends on a few factors:
- The size and shape of the area.
- How many obstacles do we need to fly around?
- How is access to the area being sprayed?
- How many gallons per acre are being sprayed?
In ideal conditions 40+ acres per hour are possible, but we normally see around 25-30 acres/hour at a 2 gallon/acre spray rate.
Can't I just have my neighbor's kid use his drone to spray for me?
While this may be tempting, it might not be a great choice.
- Does the neighbor’s kid have liability/crop damage insurance if he’s spraying YOUR crops?
- Does your neighbor’s kid have a Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s license?
- If there’s a spill or other environmental issue, will he be liable? Or will you?
Is Custom Drone Solutions, Inc insured and compliant with all government agencies?
Yes, we are licensed and insured and meet all governmental requirements. We have our 107 Remote Pilot license, FAA medical exam, Commercial Pesticide Applicator license (Core, Farm Crop, Aerial), and have all the various FAA exemptions for using a drone to apply pesticides. We have liability insurance to cover damage to you, your property, and your crops.
Can you apply any chemicals?
We have to follow the law/label and apply at approved rates. If the label does not allow for aerial application, we can’t apply it.
What areas do you service?
We can spray anywhere in the state of Minnesota, but since we’re located in central MN, most of our work is there. We commonly work from Kandiyohi County on the west to Dakota on the east, and Mille Lacs county on the north to Sibley county on the south. If you’re outside this area, contact us anyway – let’s talk about it.
Can you spray when the fields are too wet for ground rigs?
Absolutely! This is one of our specialties. Our EA Vision J100 drone can operate when fields are too wet for ground equipment, helping you stay on schedule during challenging weather conditions.