How much does it cost to spray soybeans by drone in Colorado?

Drone spraying soybeans in Colorado typically runs about $8–$18 per acre (application only, product extra). Carrier volume, passes, field size, and product move the final number — compare operator quotes for an exact price.

Soybeans drone spraying cost in Colorado

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

Quick answer: Drone spraying for soybeans in Colorado typically runs $8–$18 per acre (application only). White mold and frogeye fungicide plus aphid control at R3; aerial cover-crop seeding into standing beans is increasingly common. Typical carrier volume is 2–3 GPA over 1–2 (R3 fungicide/insecticide).

State

Colorado

CropAcres

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

Estimated cost in Colorado

$1,280–$2,880

$8–$18/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Colorado base rate: $8–$18/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: CSU Extension - 2025 Land Rental & Custom Rates for Colorado Farms & Ranches (Aerial Spraying: Eastern $6.75-$33 median $8.25; Western $13-$14 median $14); CSU Extension Custom Rates Survey index page; Ag Drone Directory 2026 Rates Guide (national row-crop $12-18; specialty $18-35)

What it takes to spray soybeans in Colorado

White mold and frogeye fungicide plus aphid control at R3; aerial cover-crop seeding into standing beans is increasingly common.

Carrier volume: 2–3 GPA — higher volumes cost more per acre (more refills, fewer acres/hour).
Typical passes: 1–2 (R3 fungicide/insecticide).
Grown in Colorado: 9,934 harvested acres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable soybeans acreage for operators here.

Sources & confidence

Colorado estimate · high confidence · data as of 2026

CSU Extension - 2025 Land Rental & Custom Rates for Colorado Farms & Ranches (Aerial Spraying: Eastern $6.75-$33 median $8.25; Western $13-$14 median $14)
CSU Extension Custom Rates Survey index page
Ag Drone Directory 2026 Rates Guide (national row-crop $12-18; specialty $18-35)

Soybeans drone sprayers in Colorado

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Precision-Applicatos llc

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Crop Air

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Agro Drone Services LLC

Windsor, CONew listing

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Soybeans drone spraying in Colorado: FAQs

How much does it cost to spray soybeans by drone in Colorado?: Drone spraying soybeans in Colorado typically runs about $8–$18 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 soybeans?: Soybeans is usually treated at 2–3 GPA over 1–2 (R3 fungicide/insecticide). White mold and frogeye fungicide plus aphid control at R3; aerial cover-crop seeding into standing beans is increasingly common.