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.

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.

Quick answer: Drone spraying for soybeans in Mississippi typically runs $8–$16 per acre (application only). White mold and frogeye fungicide plus aphid control at R3; aerial cover-crop seeding into standing beans is increasingly common. Typical carrier volume is 2–3 GPA over 1–2 (R3 fungicide/insecticide).

State

Mississippi

CropAcres

Gallons per acre (carrier volume)Applications (passes)

Restricted-use pesticide (certified applicator + records)

Estimated cost in Mississippi

$1,280–$2,560

$8–$16/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Mississippi base rate: $8–$16/acre (row crop)
Gallons per acre: 2 GPA → ×1.00

high confidence

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

Estimate only — actual rates vary by field size, terrain, and product. Application only; product/chemical extra. Data as of 2026.

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).

Sources & confidence

Mississippi estimate · high confidence · data as of 2026 — Strongest anchor in the region: MSU Extension 2024 custom-rate survey, Table 4 (Spray applications), reports manned AERIAL at $7.00 low / ~$7.50-$9.50 avg / $11.50 high per acre. Delta drone operators quote $14-$18. Row-crop typical $11 (blending manned survey average with emerging drone rates), high $16. Mississippi has the most intense manned-aerial competition of the Delta states, pulling cost ~10% below Iowa (costIndex 0.90). Specialty band = cotton defoliation, sweet potato, pecan; lower-to-mid national range, no vineyard culture.

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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.