Soybeans drone spraying cost in Mississippi
Researched per-acre cost to spray soybeans by drone in Mississippi, the agronomy that drives it, and operators who cover your area.
Estimated cost in Mississippi
$1,280–$2,560
$8–$16/acre × 160 acres
What’s driving this
- Mississippi base rate
- $8–$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: MSU Extension - Custom Rates for Mississippi Agricultural Practices (2024 survey, Table 4 aerial $7.00-$9.50-$11.50/acre); Ag Drone Directory 2026 pricing - Mississippi Delta tier $14-$18/acre; MSU Extension Spray Drones overview
What it takes to spray soybeans in Mississippi
White mold and frogeye fungicide plus aphid control at R3; aerial cover-crop seeding into standing beans is increasingly common.
- Carrier volume: 2–3 GPA — higher volumes cost more per acre (more refills, fewer acres/hour).
- Typical passes: 1–2 (R3 fungicide/insecticide).
- Grown in Mississippi: 2,404,021 harvested acres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable soybeans acreage for operators here.
How big is a typical soybeans field in Mississippi?
The average Mississippi soybeans operation works about 822 acres of soybeans (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022, 2,926 operations) — so at these rates a field that size runs about $6,576–$13,152 per application. That’s an average across whole operations; a single field is usually smaller. Soybeans field sizes & cost in Mississippi →
Sources & confidence
Mississippi estimate · high confidence · data as of 2026
- MSU Extension - Custom Rates for Mississippi Agricultural Practices (2024 survey, Table 4 aerial $7.00-$9.50-$11.50/acre)
- Ag Drone Directory 2026 pricing - Mississippi Delta tier $14-$18/acre
- MSU Extension Spray Drones overview
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Soybeans drone spraying in Mississippi: FAQs
- How much does it cost to spray soybeans by drone in Mississippi?
- Drone spraying soybeans in Mississippi 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 soybeans?
- Soybeans is usually treated at 2–3 GPA over 1–2 (R3 fungicide/insecticide). White mold and frogeye fungicide plus aphid control at R3; aerial cover-crop seeding into standing beans is increasingly common.