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

Drone spraying sorghum in Indiana typically runs about $9–$20 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 Indiana

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

Quick answer: Drone spraying for sorghum in Indiana typically runs $9–$20 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

Indiana

CropAcres

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

Estimated cost in Indiana

$1,440–$3,200

$9–$20/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Indiana base rate: $9–$20/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 2025.

Sources: Purdue 2025 Indiana Farm Custom Rates (Langemeier) — 'Aerial Sprayer' $13.31/ac average, 18 responses (manned aerial line; no separate drone line surveyed); Purdue Commercial Ag — 2025/26 Indiana Farm Custom Rates landing page; AgDroneDirectory — Corn Belt drone row-crop $12-$17 band (IN grouped in Corn Belt)

What it takes to spray sorghum in Indiana

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 Indiana: 4,366 harvested acres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable sorghum acreage for operators here.

Sources & confidence

Indiana estimate · medium confidence · data as of 2025

Purdue 2025 Indiana Farm Custom Rates (Langemeier) — 'Aerial Sprayer' $13.31/ac average, 18 responses (manned aerial line; no separate drone line surveyed)
Purdue Commercial Ag — 2025/26 Indiana Farm Custom Rates landing page
AgDroneDirectory — Corn Belt drone row-crop $12-$17 band (IN grouped in Corn Belt)

Sorghum drone sprayers in Indiana

Records reviewedFrom $12.5/ac

STATE LINE DRONE SERVICES LLC

Clinton, INNew listing

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FAA Part 137 certifiedFAA Part 107 pilotBusiness records reviewed$1M insured

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Records reviewed$15–25/ac

MDS Forestry

Nappanee, INNew listing

SpreadingAerial herbicide and pesticide applicatiAerial seeding

FAA Part 137 certifiedFAA Part 107 pilotBusiness records reviewed$1M insured

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Air strike Drone Services LLC

Warsaw, INNew listing

SpraySeedingSpreading+2 more

FAA Part 137 certifiedFAA Part 107 pilotBusiness records reviewed

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Records reviewed$13–30/ac

McFly Aerial Ag

Chesterfield, INNew listing

SpraySeedingSpreading+3 more

FAA Part 137 certifiedFAA Part 107 pilotBusiness records reviewed$2M insured

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Sorghum drone spraying in Indiana: FAQs

How much does it cost to spray sorghum by drone in Indiana?: Drone spraying sorghum in Indiana typically runs about $9–$20 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.