How much does it cost to spray corn by drone in Nebraska?

Drone spraying corn in Nebraska typically runs about $9–$18 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 corn?

Corn is usually treated at 2–3 GPA over 1–2 (fungicide at tassel, ± a foliar/nitrogen pass). Fungicide for tar spot and gray leaf spot at VT–R1 over a tall canopy is the classic drone job — low carrier volume, fast wide passes.

Corn drone spraying cost in Nebraska

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

Quick answer: Drone spraying for corn in Nebraska typically runs $9–$18 per acre (application only). Fungicide for tar spot and gray leaf spot at VT–R1 over a tall canopy is the classic drone job — low carrier volume, fast wide passes. Typical carrier volume is 2–3 GPA over 1–2 (fungicide at tassel, ± a foliar/nitrogen pass).

State

Nebraska

CropAcres

Gallons per acre (carrier volume)Applications (passes)

Restricted-use pesticide (certified applicator + records)

Estimated cost in Nebraska

$1,440–$2,880

$9–$18/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Nebraska base rate: $9–$18/acre (row crop)
Gallons per acre: 2 GPA → ×1.00

medium confidence

Sources: 2026 Nebraska Agricultural Custom Rates Report (UNL Center for Agricultural Profitability) - self-propelled crop spraying $9.17/ac avg, range $7.50-$12; dedicated drone-spraying line present but suppressed (N=3); Nebraska Custom Rates hub (UNL CAP) - report index; Nelson Drone Solutions (NE operator) - drone application $13-$20/ac for herbicide/fungicide; ground rig $8-$14/ac, drone $13-$25/ac comparison

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 corn in Nebraska

Fungicide for tar spot and gray leaf spot at VT–R1 over a tall canopy is the classic drone job — low carrier volume, fast wide passes.

Carrier volume: 2–3 GPA — higher volumes cost more per acre (more refills, fewer acres/hour).
Typical passes: 1–2 (fungicide at tassel, ± a foliar/nitrogen pass).

Sources & confidence

Nebraska estimate · medium confidence · data as of 2026 — The current UNL (2026) custom-rate survey now carries a dedicated 'Crop Spraying by Drone' line, but with only N=3 respondents UNL suppressed every cell, so no usable drone average exists. UNL's self-propelled (ground) crop-spraying rate is $9.17/ac avg (range $7.50-$12). A Nebraska drone operator (Nelson Drone) quotes $13-$20/ac, triangulating typical ~$13. costIndex 1.02 — marginally above Iowa. Confidence medium because the drone survey cell was suppressed. Specialty band uses national $18-$35 range, mid-set for thin specialty acreage.

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Corn drone spraying in Nebraska: FAQs

How much does it cost to spray corn by drone in Nebraska?: Drone spraying corn in Nebraska typically runs about $9–$18 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 corn?: Corn is usually treated at 2–3 GPA over 1–2 (fungicide at tassel, ± a foliar/nitrogen pass). Fungicide for tar spot and gray leaf spot at VT–R1 over a tall canopy is the classic drone job — low carrier volume, fast wide passes.