Altus, Oklahoma sits in Jackson County, an ag-relevant region with statewide drone-spray operator coverage available; this page surfaces the crops, rates and licensing context for Altus farmers booking work. Southwestern Oklahoma cotton and wheat hub; Jackson County is a top Oklahoma cotton-producing county. Primary crops in Oklahoma include wheat and cotton, each with established 2026 drone-spray rate bands. Oklahoma drone application rates run $12 to $18/acre depending on field size, crop and application timing, in line with 2026 statewide benchmarks. Every operator working over Oklahoma fields must hold FAA Part 107 plus Aerial category under ODAFF. FAA Part 137 must be filed with the Board before aerial license is issued. from Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF), and many also carry FAA Part 137 for commercial agricultural aircraft operations. Contact statewide operators in the Oklahoma directory below for Altus availability, or list your business free if you serve Altus.
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.
Veteran-owned. Founded 2023. 100000+ acres applied. Licensed operators in 8 states including Iowa Minnesota and Missouri.
One of Agri Spray Drones' largest dealers. Former John Deere sales rep. Founded NewAg Dynamix network.
Tulsa-area operator. Partner company Wampum Unmanned Technologies handles equipment sales.
Southwest Oklahoma operator and drone dealer. Custom application and equipment sales.
Northern Oklahoma operator and dealer. Tradition meets innovation in OK agriculture.
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.
Fourth-gen farmer. Former paralegal. Trained through Agri Spray Drones. Profiled in Modern Farmer.
Oklahoma's premier ag drone dealer. Builds and sells customized ag drones. Partner to ALM.
Dual DJI and Hylio authorized dealer in TX Panhandle. Full service from sales to spraying.
Multi-office company (West TX, East TX, North TX). Serves farms, ranches, solar, industrial.
Drone spraying spreading mapping. Serves MO/KS/OK/AR.
Altus sits in Jackson County with a population of approximately 18,729 (US Census Bureau Places).
Southwestern Oklahoma cotton and wheat hub; Jackson County is a top Oklahoma cotton-producing county.
Sources: USDA NASS Census of Agriculture (county-level cropland and farm-receipts tables) and US Census Bureau Places gazetteer. Confirm exact figures via primary source for any decision-grade use.
| Crop | Operators | Rate ($/acre) | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat | 0 | $12 to $16 | May to Jun |
| Cotton | 0 | $14 to $20 | Jun to Oct |
| Corn | 0 | $12 to $18 | Jul to Aug |
Rate ranges from national crop benchmarks. Oklahoma statewide range: $12 to $18/acre. Estimate your job →
Commercial agricultural drone application in Oklahoma requires the federal FAA Part 137 certificate plus Aerial category under ODAFF. FAA Part 137 must be filed with the Board before aerial license is issued. from Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF). Read the federal rules in the FAA Part 137 guide and the state-by-state breakdown on state pesticide licensing.
Primary-source references for verifying ag drone operator credentials in Oklahoma and federally.
Use the spray cost calculator to model Altus jobs against the $12 to $18/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop (most Altus jobs are wheat), and whether you need application only or chemical-included pricing.
Confirm the operator holds FAA Part 107, FAA Part 137 and Aerial category under ODAFF. FAA Part 137 must be filed with the Board before aerial license is issued.. 0 of 0 Altus operators in this directory list Part 137. Ask for a copy of their certificate and state license number before signing.
Wheat treatment in Oklahoma typically lands in the May to Jun window. Demand spikes in peak season, so contact 2 to 3 of the Altus operators below 4 to 6 weeks ahead with field maps, target product and a preferred date range. Confirm insurance certificates name your farm as additional insured before the first flight.
Drone spraying in Altus typically runs $12 to $18/acre, in line with the broader Oklahoma 2026 benchmark. Application-only rates exclude chemical, and quotes vary based on field size, terrain and crop. Wheat jobs in Oklahoma sit toward the lower end of that range when fields are large and contiguous. Use the spray cost calculator to model your specific acreage before requesting quotes.
Altus does not yet have an operator listed at the city level, but 14 drone operators cover Oklahoma statewide and most can serve Altus fields with reasonable travel. See the statewide grid below or use the spray cost calculator to estimate a job before reaching out. If you provide drone services in Altus, list your business free to anchor this page.
Any operator booking commercial drone pesticide application over Altus fields needs three credentials: FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot Certificate) for the pilot, FAA Part 137 (Agricultural Aircraft Operator Certificate) for the business, and Aerial category under ODAFF. FAA Part 137 must be filed with the Board before aerial license is issued. from Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF). Confirm all three before any application; many operators also carry NDAA Section 848 compliance for cost-share eligible work.
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