Aerial application of fungicides, insecticides and herbicides by agricultural drone across row crops, vineyards and orchards in all 50 US states.
Drone Pesticide Spraying drone services in Texas are listed by 35 operators in this directory. Texas's state-level custom-rate guidance averages $12 to $20/acre, with the broader drone pesticide spraying band running $12 to $22/acre. In Texas, drone pesticide spraying most commonly serves cotton, wheat and corn. 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.
Drone pesticide spraying in the US costs $12 to $22 per acre depending on crop, region and product. It is legally required to hold FAA Part 137 certification plus a state commercial pesticide applicator license with aerial category endorsement. Most commercial operators run DJI Agras T50 or Hylio AG-272 class drones at 2 to 5 gallons per acre carrier volume, treating 40 to 60 acres per flight hour per drone.
Drone pesticide spraying is the single largest ag drone service in the United States, generating an estimated 60 percent of all commercial drone flight hours in agriculture. Operators run DJI Agras T50 and T40, Hylio AG-272 and AG-230 and XAG P100 Pro class machines to apply EPA-registered crop protection products at 2 to 5 gallons per acre carrier volume. Typical field throughput is 40 to 60 acres per flight hour for a single T50, and large operators run 3 to 8 drone fleets that treat 800 to 1,500 acres per day during peak windows. The three regulatory pillars every commercial drone sprayer must clear are FAA Part 107 (remote pilot certification), FAA Part 137 (agricultural aircraft operator certificate) and a state commercial pesticide applicator license with an aerial endorsement. Labels govern everything: carrier volume minimums, droplet size specs, wind limits, buffer zones, REI (restricted entry interval) and PHI (preharvest interval) all come from the EPA-approved product label, not from operator preference.
In Texas, drone pesticide spraying is most commonly used on:
Prices reflect 2026 industry-typical drone spraying rates by crop. Pair with the operator-stated rates below for a quote tailored to your fields.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
DJI Agras T40 commercial pesticide/herbicide/fertilizer application.
Precision drone spraying custom spreading aerial imaging field mapping.
Ag spray drone service & sales (EAVision J70/J150) in TX Panhandle.
FAA-licensed spray drone vegetation control TX & OK. Mesquite/prickly pear aquatic ROW.
Aerial application & land management drone spraying in Texas.
UAS ag spray. Exemption 23636.
UAS ag spray. Exemption 23453.
Part 137 ag UAS pesticide application. DJI Agras T40.
Federal regulators and industry references that govern drone pesticide spraying in Texas and across the United States.
35 operators in our directory list drone pesticide spraying as a service in Texas. Use the operator grid below to compare credentials, fleet, response time and pricing before reaching out.
Commercial drone pesticide spraying 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; rate confirmation is contract-bound and operator-specific. In Texas, drone pesticide spraying is most often booked for cotton, wheat and corn, each with its own seasonal window. For one-off jobs during peak demand spikes, supply tightens fast — establishing the operator relationship in the off-season pays off.
Yes. Any commercial aerial application of pesticides, even by drone, requires a Part 137 Agricultural Aircraft Operator Certificate in addition to Part 107. Farmers spraying only their own crops may qualify for a simplified Part 137 private applicator path, but anyone charging a third party or treating land they do not own must hold the full commercial Part 137.
National averages run $12 to $18 per acre for fungicide and insecticide applications on corn, soybeans and wheat. Orchard, vineyard and specialty crop work runs $18 to $35 per acre because of dense canopy and more passes per season. Minimum field size is typically 40 to 80 acres, with travel surcharges on fields more than 30 miles from the operator base.
Yes, if the product label permits aerial application and the operator holds a state commercial applicator license in the restricted use category. Dicamba has state-specific drone approval rules, paraquat requires an online certification plus state license and 2,4-D drone applications follow the label droplet and wind restrictions. Always check the label and your state department of agriculture before booking.
Most commercial operators cap wind at 10 mph for standard droplet applications and 7 mph for dicamba and 2,4-D. Inversions, rain within 4 to 8 hours and temperatures above 85 F with low humidity also pause spraying. Operators use on-drone weather stations plus local mesonet data to document conditions for every application as required by FIFRA recordkeeping.
For corn fungicide in July, book 4 to 6 weeks out. For wheat heading sprays, book in April for June applications. For orchard and vineyard full-season programs, book an annual contract in January or February. One-off jobs during peak disease or pest spikes are often impossible to source without a pre-existing operator relationship.
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