Sunflowers drone spraying cost in Colorado
Researched per-acre cost to spray sunflowers by drone in Colorado, the agronomy that drives it, and operators who cover your area.
Estimated cost in Colorado
$1,280–$2,880
$8–$18/acre × 160 acres
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 sunflowers in Colorado
Head rot and rust fungicide at bloom plus a late desiccation over tall stands — drones treat without shattering heads the way a ground rig can.
- Carrier volume: 2–3 GPA — higher volumes cost more per acre (more refills, fewer acres/hour).
- Typical passes: 1–2 (bloom fungicide/insecticide, ± desiccation).
- Grown in Colorado: 57,132 harvested acres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable sunflowers 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)
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Sunflowers drone spraying in Colorado: FAQs
- How much does it cost to spray sunflowers by drone in Colorado?
- Drone spraying sunflowers 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 sunflowers?
- Sunflowers is usually treated at 2–3 GPA over 1–2 (bloom fungicide/insecticide, ± desiccation). Head rot and rust fungicide at bloom plus a late desiccation over tall stands — drones treat without shattering heads the way a ground rig can.