How much does it cost to spray sorghum by drone in Alabama?

Drone spraying sorghum 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 sorghum?

Sorghum is usually treated at 2–3 GPA over 1 (sugarcane aphid / headworm). Sugarcane aphid and headworm control over tall stands — a single well-timed pass is typical.

Sorghum drone spraying cost in Alabama

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

Quick answer: Drone spraying for sorghum in Alabama typically runs $10–$24 per acre (application only). Sugarcane aphid and headworm control over tall stands — a single well-timed pass is typical. Typical carrier volume is 2–3 GPA over 1 (sugarcane aphid / headworm).

State

Alabama

CropAcres

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

Estimated cost in Alabama

$1,600–$3,840

$10–$24/acre × 160 acres

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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 sorghum in Alabama

Sugarcane aphid and headworm control over tall stands — a single well-timed pass is typical.

Carrier volume: 2–3 GPA — higher volumes cost more per acre (more refills, fewer acres/hour).
Typical passes: 1 (sugarcane aphid / headworm).
Grown in Alabama: 2,679 harvested acres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable sorghum 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

Sorghum drone sprayers in Alabama

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Records reviewed$15–25/ac

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Cullman, ALNew listing

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Sorghum drone spraying in Alabama: FAQs

How much does it cost to spray sorghum by drone in Alabama?: Drone spraying sorghum 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 sorghum?: Sorghum is usually treated at 2–3 GPA over 1 (sugarcane aphid / headworm). Sugarcane aphid and headworm control over tall stands — a single well-timed pass is typical.