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

Drone spraying canola in Minnesota typically runs about $10–$19 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 Minnesota

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

Quick answer: Drone spraying for canola in Minnesota typically runs $10–$19 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

Minnesota

CropAcres

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

Estimated cost in Minnesota

$1,600–$3,200

$10–$20/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Minnesota base rate: $10–$20/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: agdronedirectory.com — Drone Spraying in Minnesota (state page); AeriAll — Custom Drone Spraying in Minnesota: Costs, Coverage, Results (operator rate card, $14/ac @1-2gal to $20/ac @5gal; market $12-$20); Iowa State 2026 Farm Custom Rate Survey (anchor, ~$12.50/ac typical); American Spray Drone Coalition 2025 national avg $13/ac (via agdronedirectory pricing guide)

What it takes to spray canola in Minnesota

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 Minnesota: 65,913 harvestedacres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable canola acreage for operators here.

Sources & confidence

Minnesota estimate · high confidence · data as of 2026 — No aerial/drone line item exists in the U. of Minnesota custom-rate materials, so this is triangulated from multiple in-state drone operators rather than a survey. Two MN operator rate cards plus the directory's MN row-crop band ($12-$18) and the Iowa anchor all agree within ~25%, so confidence is high despite no extension survey. Southern MN Corn Belt is essentially an Iowa analog; costIndex 1.05 for slightly higher wet-condition/short-window premium and modestly smaller fields north of the Corn Belt. Specialty band scaled to the national $18-$35 orchard/vineyard range (MN has limited orchard acreage).

27 Minnesota operators treat canola, quoting roughly $10–$18/acre. Request free quotes.

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Canola drone spraying in Minnesota: FAQs

How much does it cost to spray canola by drone in Minnesota?: Drone spraying canola in Minnesota typically runs about $10–$19 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.