Dry Beans drone spraying cost in North Dakota
Researched per-acre cost to spray dry beans by drone in North Dakota, the agronomy that drives it, and operators who cover your area.
Estimated cost in North Dakota
$960–$2,880
$6–$18/acre × 160 acres
What’s driving this
- North Dakota base rate
- $6–$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: NDSU — 2024 North Dakota Custom Rates, Early Season Operations (By Aircraft, All Pesticides: 1gal avg $9.76 / most-freq $9.75; 2-3gal avg $9.77; 4-5gal avg $10.00; >5gal avg $11.25; full range $4.50-$25.00); NDSU Agriculture — North Dakota Custom Rates (landing page / report index); Iowa State 2026 Farm Custom Rate Survey (anchor for calibration)
What it takes to spray dry beans in North Dakota
White mold and rust fungicide at bloom over a dense, low canopy; even coverage matters and beans bruise under wheel traffic.
- Carrier volume: 2–3 GPA — higher volumes cost more per acre (more refills, fewer acres/hour).
- Typical passes: 2–3 (white mold & rust fungicide).
- Grown in North Dakota: 551,287 harvested acres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable dry beans acreage for operators here.
Sources & confidence
North Dakota estimate · high confidence · data as of 2026
- NDSU — 2024 North Dakota Custom Rates, Early Season Operations (By Aircraft, All Pesticides: 1gal avg $9.76 / most-freq $9.75; 2-3gal avg $9.77; 4-5gal avg $10.00; >5gal avg $11.25; full range $4.50-$25.00)
- NDSU Agriculture — North Dakota Custom Rates (landing page / report index)
- Iowa State 2026 Farm Custom Rate Survey (anchor for calibration)
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Dry Beans drone spraying in North Dakota: FAQs
- How much does it cost to spray dry beans by drone in North Dakota?
- Drone spraying dry beans in North Dakota typically runs about $6–$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 dry beans?
- Dry Beans is usually treated at 2–3 GPA over 2–3 (white mold & rust fungicide). White mold and rust fungicide at bloom over a dense, low canopy; even coverage matters and beans bruise under wheel traffic.