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Sunflowers drone spraying cost in Kansas

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

Quick answer: Drone spraying for sunflowers in Kansas typically runs $8–$16 per acre (application only). 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. Typical carrier volume is 2–3 GPA over 1–2 (bloom fungicide/insecticide, ± desiccation).

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 sunflowers in Kansas

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 Kansas: 38,780 harvested acres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable sunflowers acreage for operators here.

Sources & confidence

Kansas estimate · high confidence · data as of 2026

Sunflowers drone sprayers in Kansas

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Midwest Drone ApplicationsPro
Overbrook, KSNew listing
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CropGuard Aero Drones LLC
Overland Park, KSNew listing
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Doebele Agridrone Solutions LLC
Hanover, KSNew listing
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Kansas Agricultural Drone Services LLC
Hiawatha, KSNew listing
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Aerial Ag Midwest
Parsons, KSNew listing
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SEK Ag Drones
Parsons, KSNew listing
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Sunflowers drone spraying in Kansas: FAQs

How much does it cost to spray sunflowers by drone in Kansas?
Drone spraying sunflowers 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 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.