Barley drone spraying cost in Ohio
Researched per-acre cost to spray barley by drone in Ohio, the agronomy that drives it, and operators who cover your area.
Estimated cost in Ohio
$1,120–$3,200
$7–$20/acre × 160 acres
What’s driving this
- Ohio base rate
- $7–$20/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 2024.
Sources: Ohio State 2024 Farm Custom Rates Factsheet — 'Drone/UAV: Chemical (Fungicide etc.)' $14.64/ac avg, $15 median, range $7-$20, 22 responses (also Drone Seed $15.42, Drone Fertilizer $16.50); statewide survey of 333; Ohio Ag Manager — 2024 Ohio Farm Custom Rates Released (drone/UAV added as new operation); OSU Farm Office — Ohio Farm Custom Rates 2024
What it takes to spray barley in Ohio
Flag-leaf fungicide for scald, net blotch, and Fusarium — the same tight timing as wheat, so aerial application wins when fields are wet.
- Carrier volume: 2–3 GPA — higher volumes cost more per acre (more refills, fewer acres/hour).
- Typical passes: 1 (flag-leaf fungicide).
- Grown in Ohio: 4,254 harvested acres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable barley acreage for operators here.
Sources & confidence
Ohio estimate · high confidence · data as of 2024
- Ohio State 2024 Farm Custom Rates Factsheet — 'Drone/UAV: Chemical (Fungicide etc.)' $14.64/ac avg, $15 median, range $7-$20, 22 responses (also Drone Seed $15.42, Drone Fertilizer $16.50); statewide survey of 333
- Ohio Ag Manager — 2024 Ohio Farm Custom Rates Released (drone/UAV added as new operation)
- OSU Farm Office — Ohio Farm Custom Rates 2024
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Barley drone spraying in Ohio: FAQs
- How much does it cost to spray barley by drone in Ohio?
- Drone spraying barley in Ohio typically runs about $7–$20 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 barley?
- Barley is usually treated at 2–3 GPA over 1 (flag-leaf fungicide). Flag-leaf fungicide for scald, net blotch, and Fusarium — the same tight timing as wheat, so aerial application wins when fields are wet.