How much does it cost to spray chickpeas by drone in South Dakota?

Drone spraying chickpeas in South Dakota typically runs about $8–$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 chickpeas?

Chickpeas is usually treated at 2–3 GPA over 2–4 (ascochyta blight fungicide). Ascochyta blight can force several fungicide passes in a wet year — frequent, timing-driven applications suit drones well.

Chickpeas drone spraying cost in South Dakota

Researched per-acre cost to spray chickpeas by drone in South Dakota, the agronomy that drives it, and operators who cover your area.

Quick answer: Drone spraying for chickpeas in South Dakota typically runs $8–$17 per acre (application only). Ascochyta blight can force several fungicide passes in a wet year — frequent, timing-driven applications suit drones well. Typical carrier volume is 2–3 GPA over 2–4 (ascochyta blight fungicide).

State

South Dakota

CropAcres

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

Estimated cost in South Dakota

$1,280–$2,880

$8–$18/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

South Dakota base rate: $8–$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: agdronedirectory — Drone Spraying in South Dakota (row-crop $12-$16 typical, broader $12-$18; eastern SD competitive with Iowa, western SD wheat slightly lower; Great Plains Drone Co. $12-$16/ac, 40-ac min); SDSU Extension — Custom Rates Survey (2026 collection in progress; in-state survey instrument); NDSU 2024 Custom Rates — By Aircraft (regional analog for western/wheat SD acreage); Iowa State 2026 Farm Custom Rate Survey (anchor for eastern SD Corn Belt)

What it takes to spray chickpeas in South Dakota

Ascochyta blight can force several fungicide passes in a wet year — frequent, timing-driven applications suit drones well.

Carrier volume: 2–3 GPA — higher volumes cost more per acre (more refills, fewer acres/hour).
Typical passes: 2–4 (ascochyta blight fungicide).
Grown in South Dakota: 5,305 harvestedacres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable chickpeas acreage for operators here.

Sources & confidence

South Dakota estimate · medium confidence · data as of 2026 — SDSU's Custom Rates Survey was still being COLLECTED in 2026, so this blends two analogs reflecting SD's split: eastern SD (corn/soybean) is 'competitive with Iowa' (anchor $12-$18), western SD (large wheat, manned aerial) tracks lower NDSU aircraft averages. Operator data (Great Plains Drone Co. $12-$16) corroborate the eastern band. Typical $13, low $8 (western wheat), high $18 (eastern fungicide). costIndex 0.98 — just below Iowa. Specialty band derived from national orchard range, pulled slightly low. Medium confidence: two analogs plus operator cards, no published in-state aerial survey number yet.

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Chickpeas drone spraying in South Dakota: FAQs

How much does it cost to spray chickpeas by drone in South Dakota?: Drone spraying chickpeas in South Dakota typically runs about $8–$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 chickpeas?: Chickpeas is usually treated at 2–3 GPA over 2–4 (ascochyta blight fungicide). Ascochyta blight can force several fungicide passes in a wet year — frequent, timing-driven applications suit drones well.