Plainview, Texas sits in Hale County, an ag-relevant region with statewide drone-spray operator coverage available; this page surfaces the crops, rates and licensing context for Plainview farmers booking work. Texas High Plains cotton and corn region; Hale County is consistently among the top US cotton-producing counties. Primary crops in Texas include cotton and wheat, each with established 2026 drone-spray rate bands. Texas drone application rates run $12 to $20/acre depending on field size, crop and application timing, in line with 2026 statewide benchmarks. 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 statewide operators in the Texas directory below for Plainview availability, or list your business free if you serve Plainview.
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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.
Central Missouri drone spraying company providing liquid and dry application across nine states. Fully licensed and insured.
Veteran-owned. Founded 2023. 100000+ acres applied. Licensed operators in 8 states including Iowa Minnesota and Missouri.
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.
National franchise with Grapevine, TX location. FlightLine Network model. Also sells drones.
Founded by Coast Guard veteran. Highlights cotton defoliant capability (8 vs 16 day harvest window).
Texas Hill Country specialist in mesquite and prickly pear control.
East Texas specialist. Three spray crews. Serves 2-hour radius from Palestine and Longview.
21 years pesticide application experience
Flying Cowboy Ag Services offers the most precise custom applications in Central Texas. 11 years flying drones, 21 years applying pesticides.
Drone spraying and land solutions for agriculture, commercial and industrial sectors.
Locally owned in Washington County. Transforming traditional farming with drone technology.
Plainview sits in Hale County with a population of approximately 19,793 (US Census Bureau Places).
Texas High Plains cotton and corn region; Hale County is consistently among the top US cotton-producing counties.
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 | 0 | $14 to $20 | Jun to Oct |
| Wheat | 0 | $12 to $16 | May to Jun |
| Corn | 0 | $12 to $18 | Jul to Aug |
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 Plainview jobs against the $12 to $20/acre state range. Pin down acres, target crop (most Plainview 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). 0 of 0 Plainview 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 Plainview 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 Plainview 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.
Plainview does not yet have an operator listed at the city level, but 37 drone operators cover Texas statewide and most can serve Plainview 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 Plainview, list your business free to anchor this page.
Any operator booking commercial drone pesticide application over Plainview fields needs three credentials: FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot Certificate) for the pilot, FAA Part 137 (Agricultural Aircraft Operator Certificate) for the business, and Category 9 (Aerial Application) from TDA. Confirm all three before any application; many operators also carry NDAA Section 848 compliance for cost-share eligible work.
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