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Sunflowers drone spraying cost in Nebraska

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

Quick answer: Drone spraying for sunflowers in Nebraska typically runs $9–$18 per acre (application only). 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. Typical carrier volume is 2–3 GPA over 1–2 (bloom fungicide/insecticide, ± desiccation).

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

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 sunflowers in Nebraska

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 Nebraska: 50,181 harvested acres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable sunflowers acreage for operators here.

Sources & confidence

Nebraska estimate · medium confidence · data as of 2026

Sunflowers drone sprayers in Nebraska

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GT Drone Services LLC
Osmond, NENew listing
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Total Drone Solutions LLC
Union, NENew listing
custom sprayingcustom spreadingcover crop spreading+3 more
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Barney Precision Ag LLC
Wausa, NENew listing
drone sprayingpesticide applicationfungicide application+3 more
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Diamond Z Agricultural
Bennet, NENew listing
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CorrectSpray LLC
Lincoln, NENew listing
corn and soybean fungicide applicationherbicide applicationvineyard application+4 more
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Flyover Farmer Drone Services
McLean, NENew listing
SpraySeedingSpreading
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Sunflowers drone spraying in Nebraska: FAQs

How much does it cost to spray sunflowers by drone in Nebraska?
Drone spraying sunflowers 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 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.