Oats drone spraying cost in Alabama
Researched per-acre cost to spray oats by drone in Alabama, the agronomy that drives it, and operators who cover your area.
Estimated cost in Alabama
$1,600–$3,840
$10–$24/acre × 160 acres
What’s driving this
- Alabama base rate
- $10–$24/acre (row crop)
- 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 oats in Alabama
A single crown-rust fungicide is the typical job — a light, low-input small grain that sits at the low end of per-acre spend.
- Carrier volume: 2–3 GPA — higher volumes cost more per acre (more refills, fewer acres/hour).
- Typical passes: 1 (crown-rust fungicide).
- Grown in Alabama: 4,441 harvested acres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable oats acreage for operators here.
Sources & confidence
Alabama estimate · medium confidence · data as of 2026
- 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
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Oats drone spraying in Alabama: FAQs
- How much does it cost to spray oats by drone in Alabama?
- Drone spraying oats in Alabama typically runs about $10–$23 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 oats?
- Oats is usually treated at 2–3 GPA over 1 (crown-rust fungicide). A single crown-rust fungicide is the typical job — a light, low-input small grain that sits at the low end of per-acre spend.