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.

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.

Quick answer: Drone spraying for barley in Ohio typically runs $7–$20 per acre (application only). Flag-leaf fungicide for scald, net blotch, and Fusarium — the same tight timing as wheat, so aerial application wins when fields are wet. Typical carrier volume is 2–3 GPA over 1 (flag-leaf fungicide).

State

Ohio

CropAcres

Gallons per acre (carrier volume)Restricted-use pesticide (certified applicator + records)

Estimated cost in Ohio

$1,120–$3,200

$7–$20/acre × 160 acres

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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 harvestedacres (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 — Direct drone-specific survey figures: OSU 2024 reports Drone/UAV chemical application avg $14.64, median $15, range $7-$20 (n=22). Typical set to the $15 median, low/high to the surveyed $7-$20 range. costIndex 1.20 = $15 median / Iowa $12.50; Ohio's smaller, more irregular fields and lower operator density run slightly above the flat Corn Belt core.

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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.