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Peanuts drone spraying cost in North Carolina

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

Quick answer: Drone spraying for peanuts in North Carolina typically runs $11–$25 per acre (application only). Peanuts are among the most fungicide-intensive row crops — repeated leaf-spot and white-mold sprays on a 10–14 day schedule make timely, low-compaction aerial passes valuable. Typical carrier volume is 2–3 GPA over Multiple (4–8 fungicide sprays for leaf spot & white mold).

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 peanuts in North Carolina

Peanuts are among the most fungicide-intensive row crops — repeated leaf-spot and white-mold sprays on a 10–14 day schedule make timely, low-compaction aerial passes valuable.

  • Carrier volume: 2–3 GPA — higher volumes cost more per acre (more refills, fewer acres/hour).
  • Typical passes: Multiple (4–8 fungicide sprays for leaf spot & white mold).
  • Grown in North Carolina: 119,427 harvested acres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable peanuts acreage for operators here.

Sources & confidence

North Carolina estimate · low confidence · data as of 2026

Peanuts drone sprayers in North Carolina

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Ag Drone LLC
Kenansville, NCNew listing
SpraySpreading
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Fieldhawk Drone Services
Rutherfordton, NCNew listing
agricultural drone sprayingherbicide applicationfungicide application+3 more
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Bryson Industries / Bryson Brothers Aerial Solutions
Advance, NCNew listing
SpraySpreading
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Carolina Crop Spray, LLC
Wake Forest, NCNew listing
SprayMappingScouting+10 more
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Harrier Operations LLC DBA Harrier Ag
Washington, NCNew listing
drone aerial applicationSpraySpreading+3 more
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Farm & Timber Drone Services
Lake Waccamaw, NCNew listing
custom applicationfungicide applicationinsecticide application+5 more
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Peanuts drone spraying in North Carolina: FAQs

How much does it cost to spray peanuts by drone in North Carolina?
Drone spraying peanuts 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 peanuts?
Peanuts is usually treated at 2–3 GPA over Multiple (4–8 fungicide sprays for leaf spot & white mold). Peanuts are among the most fungicide-intensive row crops — repeated leaf-spot and white-mold sprays on a 10–14 day schedule make timely, low-compaction aerial passes valuable.