Consulting services for new and expanding ag drone operators covering FAA Part 137 exemption paperwork, state licensing, insurance, operations manuals and business setup.
Ag Drone Business Consultancy drone services in Texas are not yet listed by an operator in this directory; the page below covers what to look for and how the service works in Texas. Typical pricing for ag drone business consultancy runs $100 to $4500/acre (per hour or per package). Texas sits in the Great Plains region, which shapes the calendar, weather and competitive pressure local operators plan around. Commercial drone applications in Texas require Category 9 (Aerial Application) from TDA on top of FAA Part 137 certification.
Ag drone business consultancy runs $100 to $300 per hour or $2,500 to $4,500 for a complete FAA Part 137 exemption prep package. Consultants help new operators through the 90 to 180 day FAA Part 137 approval process, state commercial applicator licensing, insurance procurement and operations manual drafting. Specialist providers include Rantizo Advisory, Precision Aerial Solutions and Part 137 Experts.
Ag drone business consultancy is a niche but growing service category that helps new and expanding commercial operators work through the FAA Part 137 exemption process, state commercial pesticide applicator licensing, insurance procurement, operations manual drafting and business structure setup. Primary consulting providers include Rantizo Advisory, Precision Aerial Solutions, Part 137 Experts and independent consultants with FAA exemption experience. Typical engagements are billed either hourly ($100 to $300 per hour) or as flat-fee packages covering specific deliverables. The most common package is a complete FAA Part 137 exemption prep bundle at $2,500 to $4,500 that includes 44807 exemption petition drafting, operations manual templates, insurance referrals, state licensing guidance and follow-through coaching until FAA approval comes through. More specialized engagements include custom pricing models for regional markets, operator expansion strategy (single drone to fleet), M&A due diligence for operator acquisitions and regulatory defense if a state or FAA inquiry arises.
Texas requires Category 9 (Aerial Application) for aerial pesticide application. The licensing authority is TDA.
Full agency, exam and renewal-cycle details: Texas state page · 50-state licensing reference · state extension service.
Great Plains wheat & corn specialist
Precision Air Ag serves wheat and corn producers across the Great Plains from our base in central Kansas. 5-drone fleet capable of 200+ acres per day. Our team handles wheat fungicide at heading, corn fungicide at tassel and cotton defoliation across Kansas, Oklahoma and Nebraska. FAA Part 137 certified with $3M liability coverage.
American-made NDAA-compliant ag drones & operator network
Hylio designs and manufactures the AG-272, the leading NDAA-compliant agricultural spray drone in the United States and supports a national network of certified Hylio operators. The company provides sales, training and operator support for federal programs, defense-adjacent ag operations and buyers requiring US-manufactured drone equipment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Drone spraying and land solutions for agriculture, commercial and industrial sectors.
Locally owned in Washington County. Transforming traditional farming with drone technology.
Frisco-based DJI and EAVision dealer/operator. Hands-on training at HQ.
East Texas aerial applicator covering Palestine, Tyler, Longview, Nacogdoches service area.
Civil construction company with drone division. FAA-certified, TDA-licensed. GPS-mapped spray.
North Texas operator and authorized DJI T100 dealer. Custom ag spraying and mapping.
Dual DJI and Hylio authorized dealer in TX Panhandle. Full service from sales to spraying.
Regional hub at 211 Highland Cross Dr, Houston. Also training facility near Kyle, TX. 200,000+ acres/year.
Multi-office company (West TX, East TX, North TX). Serves farms, ranches, solar, industrial.
Texas heritage-focused company. FAA certified, TDA commercially licensed applicators.
FAA Part 107, Part 137, 44807 exemption. TDA licensed. 682 acres first season. XAG P150 specialist.
Farm supply store with drone spraying division using DJI T40.
40+ years West TX farming experience. Bridges technology and agriculture for increased yields.
25+ years in agriculture, 4 years commercial drone flying. Jackson County Chamber member.
Full-service company: spraying, equipment sales and training. Uses centrifugal spray and multispectral.
FAA exemption holder (Docket FAA-2024-0251, Exemption 21952A). West TX operator.
Corvallis-based company specializing in forestry herbicide spraying with proprietary ML software for precision application; clients include Starker Forests; spray program covered 4x expected acreage in 2023
Federal regulators and industry references that govern ag drone business consultancy in Texas and across the United States.
Texas does not yet have an operator in our directory listing ag drone business consultancy as a service. Many regional and national operators cover multiple states, so contact operators in neighbouring states or list your business free if you provide ag drone business consultancy in Texas.
Commercial ag drone business consultancy in Texas requires three credentials: an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate for the pilot, an FAA Part 137 Agricultural Aircraft Operator Certificate for the business, and Category 9 (Aerial Application) from TDA. Confirm any operator you hire holds all three before any application.
Most Texas operators book 4 to 6 weeks ahead of peak windows; pricing confirmation is contract-bound and operator-specific. For one-off jobs during peak demand spikes, supply tightens fast — establishing the operator relationship in the off-season pays off.
Not strictly, but most new operators who try the FAA Part 137 exemption process alone experience 30 to 90 day delays from incomplete operations manuals or incorrect 44807 petition formatting. A consultant typically shortens the approval timeline by 60 to 120 days, which easily pays for itself in the first month of operation. DIY makes sense only if you have previous aviation certification experience.
A typical $2,500 to $4,500 package includes the 44807 exemption petition drafting, Part 137 operations manual drafting, training records templates, maintenance log templates, insurance broker referrals, state commercial applicator licensing guidance for your state and weekly coaching calls through FAA approval. Some packages also include first-customer contract templates and pricing model worksheets.
Yes, consultants with federal contracting background help operators decide between DJI (lowest cost, non-NDAA), Hylio (higher cost, NDAA-compliant) and mixed fleets. They also handle the federal contractor certification process if you plan to bid USDA, state or federally funded work. This specialty consulting typically runs $150 to $300 per hour.
With consultant support: 6 to 9 months. FAA Part 107 study and exam takes 2 to 4 weeks. State commercial pesticide applicator exam and license takes 1 to 3 months depending on state. FAA Part 137 plus 44807 exemption takes 90 to 180 days. Insurance binder and operations manual finalization adds 2 to 4 weeks. Most new operators target their first customer in the second calendar year after they start the process.
Yes, specifically for USDA EQIP Practice Code 595 (Precision Agriculture), USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP) and state-level precision ag grants. Grant writing support is typically billed separately at $500 to $2,500 per application, with some consultants offering contingency pricing (percentage of awarded grant value) for larger applications.