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Field Peas drone spraying cost in South Dakota

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

Quick answer: Drone spraying for field peas in South Dakota typically runs $8–$17 per acre (application only). Fungicide for mycosphaerella and a pre-harvest desiccation on a short-season pulse — light carrier volumes keep cost down. Typical carrier volume is 2–3 GPA over 1–2 (fungicide/desiccation).

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 field peas in South Dakota

Fungicide for mycosphaerella and a pre-harvest desiccation on a short-season pulse — light carrier volumes keep cost down.

  • Carrier volume: 2–3 GPA — higher volumes cost more per acre (more refills, fewer acres/hour).
  • Typical passes: 1–2 (fungicide/desiccation).
  • Grown in South Dakota: 16,084 harvested acres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable field peas acreage for operators here.

Sources & confidence

South Dakota estimate · medium confidence · data as of 2026

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Field Peas drone spraying in South Dakota: FAQs

How much does it cost to spray field peas by drone in South Dakota?
Drone spraying field peas 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 field peas?
Field Peas is usually treated at 2–3 GPA over 1–2 (fungicide/desiccation). Fungicide for mycosphaerella and a pre-harvest desiccation on a short-season pulse — light carrier volumes keep cost down.