How much does it cost to spray alfalfa & hay by drone in Alabama?

Drone spraying alfalfa & hay in Alabama typically runs about $10–$24 per acre (application only, product extra). Carrier volume, passes, field size, and product move the final number — compare operator quotes for an exact price.

What carrier volume and how many passes for alfalfa & hay?

Alfalfa & Hay is usually treated at 2–3 GPA over 1+ between cuttings (weevil, aphid). Insecticide for weevil and aphid between cuttings with quick turnaround and no compaction on established stands.

Alfalfa & Hay drone spraying cost in Alabama

Researched per-acre cost to spray alfalfa & hay by drone in Alabama, the agronomy that drives it, and operators who cover your area.

Quick answer: Drone spraying for alfalfa & hay in Alabama typically runs $10–$24 per acre (application only). Insecticide for weevil and aphid between cuttings with quick turnaround and no compaction on established stands. Typical carrier volume is 2–3 GPA over 1+ between cuttings (weevil, aphid).

State

Alabama

CropAcres

Gallons per acre (carrier volume)Restricted-use pesticide (certified applicator + records)

Estimated cost in Alabama

$1,568–$3,763

$10–$24/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Alabama base rate: $10–$24/acre (row crop)
Crop: ×0.98
Gallons per acre: 2 GPA → ×1.00

Application only — product & chemical extra.

Sources & how this is estimated

Estimate only — actual rates vary by field size, terrain, and product. Application only; product/chemical extra. Data as of 2026.

Sources: UGA 2024 Georgia Custom Rate Survey (adjacent-state row-crop analog; Aerial Spray avg $12.81/ac); Ag Drone Directory 2026 — Southeast $16-28/ac; orchards $20-35, vineyards $18-30

What it takes to spray alfalfa & hay in Alabama

Insecticide for weevil and aphid between cuttings with quick turnaround and no compaction on established stands.

Carrier volume: 2–3 GPA — higher volumes cost more per acre (more refills, fewer acres/hour).
Typical passes: 1+ between cuttings (weevil, aphid).
Grown in Alabama: 19,964 harvestedacres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable alfalfa & hay acreage for operators here.

Sources & confidence

Alabama estimate · medium confidence · data as of 2026 — No Alabama-specific aerial/drone custom-rate survey found. Derived from neighboring Georgia's 2024 UGA survey (same peanut/cotton/soybean belt, similar terrain and operator density), nudged up ~3% for somewhat thinner operator coverage. Specialty band carried over from Georgia's tree/fruit spray lines (pecans, fruit trees common in AL).

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Alfalfa & Hay drone spraying in Alabama: FAQs

How much does it cost to spray alfalfa & hay by drone in Alabama?: Drone spraying alfalfa & hay in Alabama typically runs about $10–$24 per acre (application only, product extra). Carrier volume, passes, field size, and product move the final number — compare operator quotes for an exact price.
What carrier volume and how many passes for alfalfa & hay?: Alfalfa & Hay is usually treated at 2–3 GPA over 1+ between cuttings (weevil, aphid). Insecticide for weevil and aphid between cuttings with quick turnaround and no compaction on established stands.