Drone Cover Crop Seeding in Illinois — 12 Operators

Aerial cover-crop seeding and inter-seeding by drone gets seed down fast over standing crops, with no soil compaction. Operators broadcast cover crops into a green canopy weeks before harvest, extending the establishment window and improving stands.

12 Illinois drone operators offer cover crop seeding. Compare them by FAA Part 137 certification, equipment, per-acre pricing, and grower reviews, then request free quotes. Most agricultural drone work is priced per acre — row-crop spraying typically runs about $12–$18 per acre (Iowa State University 2026 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey), with orchards, vineyards, and specialty crops higher.