Agricultural drone rental
and what to do instead
We don't rent drones at the moment. If you need a job done this season, we can fly it for you. If you want to fly yourself, start with a demo and a financing plan.
What you can do instead of renting
Most people who ask to rent a farm drone need one of these. Each has an answer that works today:
| You want to | Do this | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Get one job done this season | Hire us to fly it | Drone spraying services |
| See whether a drone suits your farm | Book a water-only demo on your field | Book a demo |
| Own one without paying all at once | Finance it or pay in stages | Financing |
| Spend less on the aircraft | Choose a certified pre-owned unit, much cheaper than new | Ask for the current list |
| Learn to fly before you buy | Earn your Advanced certificate; we can provide a field for the flight review | Drone licence guide |
Renting from anyone: what you'd need anyway
When you rent a spray drone, you are the operator. Before you sign with any rental company in Canada, check that you have:
- A Transport Canada Advanced pilot certificate for each pilot, because a loaded Agras is a medium drone (25–150 kg).
- A drone with a Transport Canada safety declaration for the operation you plan to fly.
- Your province's aerial pesticide licence for any pesticide work.
- Liability insurance that covers aerial application, including drift where your province requires it.
- A product label that allows aerial application at the water volume you plan to use.
When you hire us, the job is flown by our pilots. When you buy, you need all of these for every job you fly yourself, and training comes with an Agras purchase.
Rent, hire or buy?
| Rent | Hire us to fly | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| From SpeedyDrone | Not offered right now | Yes, after a job assessment | Yes, itemized quote |
| Who flies | You | Our pilots | You |
| Certificate and licence | You need them | We bring them | You need them |
| Best for | Licensed pilots with a one-off project | Occasional jobs | Every-season use |
| Next step | — | Drone spraying services | Agras T50 and financing |
Not sure which fits? Tell us the job and the acres, and we'll say which option makes sense.
Frequently asked questions
Can I rent an agricultural drone from SpeedyDrone?
Not at the moment. We can fly the job for you, arrange a water-only demo on your field, or quote a drone with financing or staged payments.
Can I hire a drone with a pilot?
Yes. We fly spraying, seeding, spreading and mapping jobs after a job assessment. See drone spraying services.
Do I need a licence to rent a spray drone in Canada?
Yes, from any rental company. A loaded Agras is a medium drone, so the pilot needs a Transport Canada Advanced certificate, and pesticide work needs your province's aerial licence.
Is hiring cheaper than buying a drone?
Do you sell pre-owned agricultural drones?
Yes. We sell certified pre-owned units that cost much less than new. Stock changes from season to season; ask for the current list showing what is new and what is used, battery cycle counts and the support terms.
Tell us the job you need done
Crop, acres, location and window. We'll tell you whether we can fly it, or what fits instead.
Tell us about your farm and the job
Your name and email are enough to start. A person from our Toronto team replies.