How much does it cost to spray alfalfa & hay by drone in Nevada?

Drone spraying alfalfa & hay in Nevada typically runs about $12–$23 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 alfalfa & hay?

Alfalfa & Hay is usually treated at 2–3 GPA over 1+ between cuttings (weevil, aphid). Insecticide for weevil and aphid between cuttings with quick turnaround and no compaction on established stands.

Alfalfa & Hay drone spraying cost in Nevada

Researched per-acre cost to spray alfalfa & hay by drone in Nevada, the agronomy that drives it, and operators who cover your area.

Quick answer: Drone spraying for alfalfa & hay in Nevada typically runs $12–$23 per acre (application only). Insecticide for weevil and aphid between cuttings with quick turnaround and no compaction on established stands. Typical carrier volume is 2–3 GPA over 1+ between cuttings (weevil, aphid).

State

Nevada

CropAcres

Gallons per acre (carrier volume)Applications (passes)

Restricted-use pesticide (certified applicator + records)

Estimated cost in Nevada

$1,882–$3,606

$12–$23/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Nevada base rate: $12–$23/acre (row crop)
Crop: ×0.98
Gallons per acre: 2 GPA → ×1.00

low confidence

Sources: My Drone Sprayer - Intermountain operator rates (Avary Drone $15-22; Clark Ag $10-20) used as nearest-neighbor analog for NV; Ag Drone Directory spray cost calculator (California 1.4x vs baseline; remoteness/terrain drive premiums); FairLifts - aerial agriculture services in Nevada (alfalfa/hay; >90% of NV cropland is hay/alfalfa)

Estimate only — actual rates vary by field size, terrain, and product. Application only; product/chemical extra. Data as of 2025.

What it takes to spray alfalfa & hay in Nevada

Insecticide for weevil and aphid between cuttings with quick turnaround and no compaction on established stands.

Carrier volume: 2–3 GPA — higher volumes cost more per acre (more refills, fewer acres/hour).
Typical passes: 1+ between cuttings (weevil, aphid).

Sources & confidence

Nevada estimate · low confidence · data as of 2025 — DERIVED: no Nevada extension survey or published per-acre drone rate found. Built from the nearest Intermountain operator analog (Avary Drone $15-22, Clark Ag $10-20) lifted for Nevada-specific cost drivers: very sparse operator coverage, long ferry distances to remote alfalfa/hay fields, and high job minimums (NV sits between the Intermountain band and California's 1.4x). Row typical $16 with a widened $12-23 spread; specialty $20-40 for limited orchard/vineyard acreage. costIndex 1.15. Confidence low - entirely derived from regional analogs.

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Alfalfa & Hay drone spraying in Nevada: FAQs

How much does it cost to spray alfalfa & hay by drone in Nevada?: Drone spraying alfalfa & hay in Nevada typically runs about $12–$23 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 alfalfa & hay?: Alfalfa & Hay is usually treated at 2–3 GPA over 1+ between cuttings (weevil, aphid). Insecticide for weevil and aphid between cuttings with quick turnaround and no compaction on established stands.