Oats drone spraying cost in Nebraska
Researched per-acre cost to spray oats by drone in Nebraska, the agronomy that drives it, and operators who cover your area.
Estimated cost in Nebraska
$1,440–$2,880
$9–$18/acre × 160 acres
What’s driving this
- Nebraska base rate
- $9–$18/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: 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
What it takes to spray oats in Nebraska
A single crown-rust fungicide is the typical job — a light, low-input small grain that sits at the low end of per-acre spend.
- Carrier volume: 2–3 GPA — higher volumes cost more per acre (more refills, fewer acres/hour).
- Typical passes: 1 (crown-rust fungicide).
- Grown in Nebraska: 18,820 harvested acres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable oats acreage for operators here.
Sources & confidence
Nebraska estimate · medium confidence · data as of 2026
- 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
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Oats drone spraying in Nebraska: FAQs
- How much does it cost to spray oats by drone in Nebraska?
- Drone spraying oats in Nebraska typically runs about $9–$17 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 oats?
- Oats is usually treated at 2–3 GPA over 1 (crown-rust fungicide). A single crown-rust fungicide is the typical job — a light, low-input small grain that sits at the low end of per-acre spend.