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Oats drone spraying cost in Michigan

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

Quick answer: Drone spraying for oats in Michigan typically runs $11–$20 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 Michigan

$1,760–$3,360

$11–$21/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Michigan base rate
$11–$21/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: MSU Extension — 2026 Custom Work Rates Report (self-propelled boom sprayer engineering cost $9.62/ac; pull-type $6.60/ac — ground only); agdronedirectory — Drone Spraying for Orchards (MI named with WA/CA/NY; orchard drone $20-$35/ac, 6-12 passes/season); Growing Produce — drones for orchards/vineyards; MI operator (Aerial Ag Technologies, Battle Creek) ~$150/hr, DJI Agras T30 for tree fruit; Iowa State 2026 Farm Custom Rate Survey (row-crop anchor)

What it takes to spray oats in Michigan

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 Michigan: 30,046 harvested acres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable oats acreage for operators here.

Sources & confidence

Michigan estimate · medium confidence · data as of 2026

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Oats drone spraying in Michigan: FAQs

How much does it cost to spray oats by drone in Michigan?
Drone spraying oats in Michigan typically runs about $11–$20 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.