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Oats drone spraying cost in Iowa

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

Quick answer: Drone spraying for oats in Iowa typically runs $8–$17 per acre (application only). 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. Typical carrier volume is 2–3 GPA over 1 (crown-rust fungicide).

Estimated cost in Iowa

$1,280–$2,880

$8–$18/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Iowa 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: Iowa State 2026 Farm Custom Rate Survey (FM1698) — first university benchmark for spray drones, $12.50 avg / $12.00 median, 47 operator responses; rates below $10 rare and only on 500+ ac contiguous fields; Iowa State University Extension Store — 2026 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey (FM1698) publication; AgDroneDirectory 2026 Rates Guide — Corn Belt row-crop $12-$17; specialty/orchard/vineyard $18-$40

What it takes to spray oats in Iowa

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 Iowa: 38,678 harvested acres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable oats acreage for operators here.

Sources & confidence

Iowa estimate · high confidence · data as of 2026

Oats drone sprayers in Iowa

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Horizon Drone Services LLC
Thornton, IANew listing
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Thompson Ag LLC
Villisca, IANew listing
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Saak Aerial Ag LLC
Cedar Falls, IANew listing
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SCT Aerial Applications LLC
Fort Dodge, IANew listing
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AnswerAg
Gowrie, IANew listing
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Northern Acres Aerial Drone Spraying LLC
Kensett, IANew listing
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Oats drone spraying in Iowa: FAQs

How much does it cost to spray oats by drone in Iowa?
Drone spraying oats in Iowa typically runs about $8–$17 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.