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Drone Spraying in Oklahoma: Licensing, Rates & Operators (2026)

By Eugen Manoli, Founder and Editor · Updated

Oklahoma requires FAA Part 137 to be filed with the state Board before issuing an aerial license under OK Statutes 2-3-82. Winter wheat (4.5 million acres) drives primary demand with heading in late May. Rates run $12 to $18 per acre, with cotton defoliant in southwestern OK as a secondary market.

Drone operators serving Oklahoma

Arkansas, AR

AR · nationwide DJI dealer + custom aerial applicator since 2021

Nationwide dealer of agricultural spray drones and aerial commercial applicator based in Arkansas, founded 2021. Specializes in personalized customer care offering sales, service, parts, repair and custom spraying. Holds both FAA Part 107 and Part 137 certifications.

Operator states: FAA Part 137, FAA Part 107
Equipment SalesDrone SprayingPilot Training
Price on request

Veteran-owned. Founded 2023. 100000+ acres applied. Licensed operators in 8 states including Iowa Minnesota and Missouri.

Operator states: FAA Part 137, FAA Part 107
Drone SprayingCover Crop Seeding
Price on request

One of Agri Spray Drones' largest dealers. Former John Deere sales rep. Founded NewAg Dynamix network.

Operator states: FAA Part 137
Pilot TrainingEquipment Sales
Price on request
Northern OK, OK

Northern Oklahoma operator and dealer. Tradition meets innovation in OK agriculture.

Operator states: FAA Part 137
Drone SprayingCover Crop SeedingCrop Scouting+1 more
Price on request
Texas (serves OK and NM), TX

No job too big or too small

Texas-based operator covering TX, OK, and NM. Retired ag teacher Rod Brents combines traditional ranching with drone technology. Services include spraying, brush control (Brush Bullet), pasture management, right-of-way and solar farm spraying.

Drone SprayingFertilizer Application
Price on request
Multiple TX offices, TX

Multi-office company (West TX, East TX, North TX). Serves farms, ranches, solar, industrial.

Drone SprayingCover Crop SeedingCrop Scouting+1 more
Price on request
Carthage, MO

Drone spraying spreading mapping. Serves MO/KS/OK/AR.

Drone SprayingAerial MappingFertilizer Application
Price on request

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14
Listed operators
$12 to $18/acre
Rate range / acre
Wheat
Top crop
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF)
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Drone spraying licensing in Oklahoma

Licensing agency
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF)
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Aerial category
Aerial category under ODAFF. FAA Part 137 must be filed with the Board before aerial license is issued.
Core + category exams. 70% passing. $50 total initial. $100/category/yr license.
Renewal & CE
Annual cycle (Oct 1 or Jan 1 depending on company name). 5-year recertification.
CEUs or re-exam per 5-year cycle.

Oklahoma pesticide licensing is administered by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF). A unique Oklahoma requirement: FAA Part 137 must be filed with the Oklahoma Board before an aerial applicator license is issued, under OK Statutes 2-3-82. This is a pre-filing step, not just a credential verification.

Initial certification is $50 with a $100 per category per year license fee. Late renewal more than 30 days past due doubles fees plus adds a $100 penalty. Annual renewal is required with 5-year recertification via CEUs or re-exam. Reciprocity exists with AR, IN, KS, LA, MN, NE, NM and TX.

Oklahoma-specific rules operators must know

  • FAA Part 137 must be filed with the Oklahoma Board before aerial license is issued (OK Statutes 2-3-82).
  • Late renewal doubles fees + $100 penalty after 30 days.
  • 5-year recertification per category.
Reciprocity states
AR, IN, KS, LA, MN, NE, NM, TX

Top crops for drone spraying in Oklahoma

4.5M acres

Winter wheat. Heading late May.

600K acres

Southwestern OK

400K acres

Panhandle irrigated

Drone spraying guides by crop in Oklahoma

Region
Great Plains

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Drone spraying in Oklahoma, frequently asked questions

ODAFF requires your FAA Part 137 Agricultural Aircraft Operator Certificate to be filed with the Oklahoma Board before they will issue your aerial applicator license. This is a pre-filing step, not just a credential check.

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