Seed and Granular Application Services
Drone-Based Seeding and Dry Product Delivery for Fields and Pastures
Precision Aerial Application That Works with Your Ground
At Wagner Custom Drone Spraying, we provide efficient, high-accuracy seed and granular applications using aerial drone technology. Whether you're interseeding cover crops, renovating a pasture, or spreading dry fertilizer, our drone allows you to apply products exactly where they're needed — without heavy equipment or field damage.
Located in Cherryvale, Kansas, we serve farmers and landowners across an 80-mile radius with reliable, professional service.
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(620) 515-5329 to request a quote or discuss your upcoming project.
Why Use a Drone for Seeding and Granular Work
Conventional seeding and spreading equipment can be limited by wet fields, rough terrain, or the need for light ground pressure. Drone technology solves these problems with flexible, on-demand application from the air.
Our aerial application helps you:
- Apply seed or dry product without soil compaction
- Reach areas too small or soft for tractors
- Reduce labor, fuel, and equipment wear
- Cover uneven or sensitive ground quickly
- Get uniform, consistent coverage across all zones
Drone-based applications are ideal for touch-up work, difficult areas, or full-field coverage when precision and timing matter.
What We Apply
We apply a wide range of seed types and granular products. If you're unsure about compatibility, just ask.
Seed Types We Commonly Apply
- Cover crops (rye, oats, radishes, clover)
- Pasture and forage seed
- Native grasses and legumes
- Wildlife food plot seed
- Interseeding into standing crops
Granular Products We Apply
- Dry fertilizer blends
- Lime and soil amendments
- Microbial or biological soil treatments
- Granular herbicides or pre-emergents
- Pelleted mulch or erosion control products
We can tailor rates, flight paths, and drop patterns to meet specific coverage goals and product requirements.
Application Scenarios
Here are some common ways customers use our seed and granular application services:
Cover Crop Seeding
Establishing cover crops before or after harvest helps improve soil health, reduce erosion, and enhance moisture retention. Our drone can fly over standing crops or bare soil to deliver seed exactly where it's needed.
Benefits:
- No disruption to current crop residue
- Allows earlier planting when fields are still wet
- Supports conservation practices and no-till systems
We help time your seeding window for success.
Pasture and Forage Renovation
Rebuilding thin pastures or boosting forage quality doesn’t have to mean tearing up the soil. Drone seeding allows for gentle interseeding of legumes, grasses, or mixes without disturbing existing growth.
Great for:
- Spring or fall pasture renovation
- Overseeding after grazing or haying
- Filling in damaged areas
Hard-to-Reach or Small Plots
Drone applications are ideal for scattered, isolated, or oddly shaped zones where a spreader or drill would be inefficient. Whether you're working around trees, along ditches, or in sensitive terrain, we provide precise product placement.
Common use cases:
- Food plots
- CRP and native grass restoration
- Wet field edges or pivot corners
Fertilizer and Amendment Spreading
Need to get nutrients or soil treatments down fast? We can apply dry blends, lime, or other materials over targeted zones without needing a large ground rig.
Drone spreading offers:
- Minimal field disruption
- Controlled rate and pattern
- Better coverage in light, sandy, or hilly soils
Our Process
We make the process simple and efficient.
Planning and Mapping
We evaluate your field using aerial maps and discuss your goals. We'll determine the correct rate, area, and timing.
Product Handling
You supply the product (seed, fertilizer, etc.), and we handle loading and calibration.
Flight and Application
Our drone flies precise routes using GPS technology, delivering even coverage. We monitor conditions in real time to ensure a clean application.
Our goal is to help you get the most value out of your application.
What Set Us Apart
Experienced Operator
Owner Dale Wagner is directly involved in every project.
Professional Equipment
Our drone system is valued at over $50,000 and built specifically for agricultural use.
Local and Responsive
Based in Cherryvale, we serve a wide area quickly and efficiently.
Reliable Communication
We’ll walk you through the process and stay in touch during the job.
Flexible Scheduling
Agricultural windows are tight — we’ll work to meet your timeline.
Who We Serve
Our seed and granular applications benefit a wide range of operations, including:
Row crop producers
Cattle and hay operations
Landowners restoring native vegetation
Conservation districts and habitat managers
Hunters planting wildlife food plots
Small-acreage owners needing light equipment
Whether you manage 10 acres or 1,000, we’ll provide the right tools for your land.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do you supply the seed or fertilizer?
In most cases, you provide the product. If needed, we can help source or recommend what works well for your goals.
Can the drone fly over standing crops?
Yes. Our drone can seed into standing corn, beans, or cover residue as long as there’s flight clearance.
Is this as effective as ground equipment?
In the right conditions, drone seeding and spreading can perform just as well — sometimes better — especially when soil protection or fast turnaround is important.
How large of an area can you cover?
We scale our flights based on the job. Whether it’s a 5-acre food plot or 100 acres of cover crop, we plan for consistent coverage.
Schedule Your Application
If you’re planning to seed cover crops, spread fertilizer, or boost your pastures this season, Wagner Custom Drone Spraying is ready to help.
We proudly serve within an 80-mile radius of Cherryvale, Kansas, offering dependable aerial application with the personal touch of a locally owned business.