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Oats drone spraying cost in North Carolina

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

Quick answer: Drone spraying for oats in North Carolina typically runs $11–$25 per acre (application only). 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. Typical carrier volume is 2–3 GPA over 1 (crown-rust fungicide).

Estimated cost in North Carolina

$1,760–$4,160

$11–$26/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

North Carolina base rate
$11–$26/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: UGA 2024 Georgia Custom Rate Survey (nearest in-region row-crop survey; Aerial Spray avg $12.81/ac); NC State Extension — coming changes in drone pesticide application (in-state context, no per-acre rate); Ag Drone Directory 2026 — Southeast $16-28/ac; orchards $20-35, vineyards $18-30

What it takes to spray oats in North Carolina

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 North Carolina: 9,911 harvested acres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable oats acreage for operators here.

Sources & confidence

North Carolina estimate · low confidence · data as of 2026

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Oats drone spraying in North Carolina: FAQs

How much does it cost to spray oats by drone in North Carolina?
Drone spraying oats in North Carolina typically runs about $11–$25 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.