How much does it cost to spray canola by drone in Kansas?

Drone spraying canola in Kansas typically runs about $8–$16 per acre (application only, product extra). Carrier volume, passes, field size, and product move the final number — compare operator quotes for an exact price.

Canola drone spraying cost in Kansas

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

Quick answer: Drone spraying for canola in Kansas typically runs $8–$16 per acre (application only). Sclerotinia fungicide at 20–50% bloom is timing-critical; drones hit the narrow window on soft northern ground when sprayers are stuck. Typical carrier volume is 2–3 GPA over 1–2 (sclerotinia fungicide at bloom).

State

Kansas

CropAcres

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

Estimated cost in Kansas

$1,360–$2,560

$9–$16/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Kansas base rate: $8.5–$16/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: Kansas Custom Rates 2024 (Kansas Dept. of Agriculture / K-State AgManager.info) - aerial herbicide $8.50/ac avg, aerial insecticide/fungicide $8.49/ac avg, district range $6.50-$15.00; Custom Rates for Kansas landing page (AgManager.info / K-State); Great Plains regional drone spraying band $12-$16/ac (AgDroneDirectory 2026 pricing guide)

What it takes to spray canola in Kansas

Sclerotinia fungicide at 20–50% bloom is timing-critical; drones hit the narrow window on soft northern ground when sprayers are stuck.

Carrier volume: 2–3 GPA — higher volumes cost more per acre (more refills, fewer acres/hour).
Typical passes: 1–2 (sclerotinia fungicide at bloom).
Grown in Kansas: 6,702 harvestedacres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable canola acreage for operators here.

Sources & confidence

Kansas estimate · high confidence · data as of 2026 — Anchored on the current (2024) Kansas Dept. of Agriculture / K-State custom-rate survey, which breaks out AERIAL application directly: aerial herbicide $8.50/ac avg, insecticide/fungicide $8.49/ac avg, cross-district range $6.50-$15.00. Conventional fixed-wing aerial is the floor; drone application triangulates slightly higher within the Great Plains $12-$16 band, so row-crop typical ~$12.5 (parity with Iowa). costIndex 0.98 reflects Kansas a hair below Iowa on open large-acreage ground. Specialty band scaled to national $18-$35 orchard/vineyard range; limited KS specialty acreage so typical held mid-band.

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Canola drone spraying in Kansas: FAQs

How much does it cost to spray canola by drone in Kansas?: Drone spraying canola in Kansas typically runs about $8–$16 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 canola?: Canola is usually treated at 2–3 GPA over 1–2 (sclerotinia fungicide at bloom). Sclerotinia fungicide at 20–50% bloom is timing-critical; drones hit the narrow window on soft northern ground when sprayers are stuck.