Sunflowers drone spraying cost in Minnesota
Researched per-acre cost to spray sunflowers by drone in Minnesota, the agronomy that drives it, and operators who cover your area.
Estimated cost in Minnesota
$1,600–$3,200
$10–$20/acre × 160 acres
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 sunflowers in Minnesota
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 Minnesota: 66,924 harvested acres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable sunflowers acreage for operators here.
Sources & confidence
Minnesota estimate · high confidence · data as of 2026
- 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)
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Sunflowers drone spraying in Minnesota: FAQs
- How much does it cost to spray sunflowers by drone in Minnesota?
- Drone spraying sunflowers in Minnesota typically runs about $10–$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 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.