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

Drone spraying sorghum in Maryland typically runs about $10–$24 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 Maryland

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

Quick answer: Drone spraying for sorghum in Maryland typically runs $10–$24 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

Maryland

CropAcres

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

Estimated cost in Maryland

$1,600–$3,840

$10–$24/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Maryland base rate: $10–$24/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: Custom Work Charges in Maryland and Delaware FS-683 (Feb 2025, UMD/UD Extension) - Spraying Pesticide Aerial $10.00-$28.00/ac, avg $14.36; Pesticide Ground $7-$50, avg $14.01; UMD Extension Custom Work Charges in Maryland and Delaware (FS-683 landing page); Iowa State 2026 Farm Custom Rate Survey - drone anchor avg $12.50

What it takes to spray sorghum in Maryland

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 Maryland: 9,544 harvested acres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable sorghum acreage for operators here.

Sources & confidence

Maryland estimate · high confidence · data as of 2026

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Biggest sorghum counties in Maryland

Dorchester County (2,878 ac)Caroline County (1,596 ac)Wicomico County (1,360 ac)Anne Arundel County (574 ac)

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Sorghum drone spraying in Maryland: FAQs

How much does it cost to spray sorghum by drone in Maryland?: Drone spraying sorghum in Maryland typically runs about $10–$24 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.