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

Drone spraying pecans in Kansas typically runs about $16–$32 per acre (application only, product extra). Carrier volume, passes, field size, and product move the final number — compare operator quotes for an exact price.

Pecans drone spraying cost in Kansas

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

Quick answer: Drone spraying for pecans in Kansas typically runs $16–$32 per acre (application only). Pecan scab fungicide on a repeating schedule over very tall trees — canopy height is exactly where drones beat ground airblast. Typical carrier volume is 5–10 GPA over Multiple (scab fungicide).

State

Kansas

CropAcres

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

Estimated cost in Kansas

$2,560–$5,120

$16–$32/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Kansas base rate: $16–$32/acre (specialty)
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 pecans in Kansas

Pecan scab fungicide on a repeating schedule over very tall trees — canopy height is exactly where drones beat ground airblast.

Carrier volume: 5–10 GPA — higher volumes cost more per acre (more refills, fewer acres/hour).
Typical passes: Multiple (scab fungicide).
Grown in Kansas: 3,421 bearing acres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable pecans acreage for operators here.

Sources & confidence

Kansas estimate · high confidence · data as of 2026

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)

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Pecans drone spraying in Kansas: FAQs

How much does it cost to spray pecans by drone in Kansas?: Drone spraying pecans in Kansas typically runs about $16–$32 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 pecans?: Pecans is usually treated at 5–10 GPA over Multiple (scab fungicide). Pecan scab fungicide on a repeating schedule over very tall trees — canopy height is exactly where drones beat ground airblast.