Lubbock, Texas has 1 verified agricultural drone operator listed in the directory, serving farms across the surrounding area. High Plains cotton hub; Lubbock and surrounding counties are the top US cotton-producing region with major irrigated production. Together they list cotton and wheat as the primary crops treated by drone, with additional coverage across other regional commodities. Texas drone application rates run $12 to $20/acre depending on field size, crop and application timing, in line with 2026 statewide benchmarks. Available services in Lubbock include drone spraying, fertilizer application, emergency response and cover crop seeding, giving growers a full menu beyond pesticide application. Every operator working over Texas fields must hold FAA Part 107 plus Category 9 (Aerial Application) from TDA, and many also carry FAA Part 137 for commercial agricultural aircraft operations. Contact the operators below directly for season availability, exact per-acre pricing and to confirm license and insurance status before booking.
Texas cotton, brush control & winter wheat
Texas Ag Drones LLC is one of the largest ag drone operations in Texas, with a 7-drone fleet covering cotton, grain sorghum, winter wheat and pasture brush control. We specialize in cotton defoliant applications in the Rolling Plains and South Texas, and handle mesquite and cedar brush control in rangeland where ground equipment cannot reach.
Lubbock sits in Lubbock County with a population of approximately 257,141 (US Census Bureau Places).
High Plains cotton hub; Lubbock and surrounding counties are the top US cotton-producing region with major irrigated production.
Sources: USDA NASS Census of Agriculture (county-level cropland and farm-receipts tables) and US Census Bureau Places gazetteer. Confirm exact figures via primary source for any decision-grade use.
| Crop | Operators | Rate ($/acre) | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | 1 | $14 to $20 | Jun to Oct |
| Wheat | 1 | $12 to $16 | May to Jun |
| Corn | 1 | $12 to $18 | Jul to Aug |
| Cover Crops | 1 | $12 to $18 | Aug to Oct |
Rate ranges from national crop benchmarks. Texas statewide range: $12 to $20/acre. Estimate your job →
Commercial agricultural drone application in Texas requires the federal FAA Part 137 certificate plus Category 9 (Aerial Application) from TDA. 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 Texas and federally.
Use the spray cost calculator to model Lubbock jobs against the $12 to $20/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop (most Lubbock jobs are cotton), and whether you need application only or chemical-included pricing.
Confirm the operator holds FAA Part 107, FAA Part 137 and Category 9 (Aerial Application). 1 of 1 Lubbock operators in this directory list Part 137. Ask for a copy of their certificate and state license number before signing.
Cotton treatment in Texas typically lands in the Jun to Oct window. Demand spikes in peak season, so contact 2 to 3 of the Lubbock 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 Lubbock typically runs $12 to $20/acre, in line with the broader Texas 2026 benchmark. Application-only rates exclude chemical, and quotes vary based on field size, terrain and crop. Cotton jobs in Texas 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.
1 verified agricultural drone operators are listed in the directory for Lubbock, Texas: Texas Ag. All listings are reviewed for licensing claims and contact information before publication.
Of the 1 Lubbock operators listed, 1 hold FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot Certificate) and 1 hold FAA Part 137 (Agricultural Aircraft Operator), which is the federal credential required for commercial agricultural application. 0 list NDAA Section 848 compliant equipment. On the state side, Texas requires Category 9 (Aerial Application) from TDA for any commercial drone pesticide application.