Soybeans drone spraying cost in Texas
Researched per-acre cost to spray soybeans by drone in Texas, the agronomy that drives it, and operators who cover your area.
Estimated cost in Texas
$1,280–$3,360
$8–$21/acre × 160 acres
What’s driving this
- Texas base rate
- $8–$21/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: 2026 Texas Agricultural Custom Rates Survey (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension) - Flat Rate Aerial Application of insecticides/fungicides state avg $10.46, herbicides $12.64, growth regulators/defoliants $10.07; range $7-$21 (West TX herbicide avg $21.50); Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Custom Rate Survey landing page (survey archive, regional methodology - North/South/East/West); Kingdom Crop Spraying (Texas-based drone operator) - approx $15/acre drone spray application; American Spray Drone Coalition 2025 U.S. Spray Drone Industry Survey - national avg $13/acre (down from $21 in 2024)
What it takes to spray soybeans in Texas
White mold and frogeye fungicide plus aphid control at R3; aerial cover-crop seeding into standing beans is increasingly common.
- Carrier volume: 2–3 GPA — higher volumes cost more per acre (more refills, fewer acres/hour).
- Typical passes: 1–2 (R3 fungicide/insecticide).
- Grown in Texas: 97,284 harvested acres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable soybeans acreage for operators here.
Sources & confidence
Texas estimate · high confidence · data as of 2026
- 2026 Texas Agricultural Custom Rates Survey (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension) - Flat Rate Aerial Application of insecticides/fungicides state avg $10.46, herbicides $12.64, growth regulators/defoliants $10.07; range $7-$21 (West TX herbicide avg $21.50)
- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Custom Rate Survey landing page (survey archive, regional methodology - North/South/East/West)
- Kingdom Crop Spraying (Texas-based drone operator) - approx $15/acre drone spray application
- American Spray Drone Coalition 2025 U.S. Spray Drone Industry Survey - national avg $13/acre (down from $21 in 2024)
Soybeans drone sprayers in Texas
Biggest soybeans counties in Texas
Get matched with sprayers in Texas
Rather than picking one operator, send one request and we'll match you with up to three verified drone sprayers who cover your area. Free for farmers — no fees, no obligation.
Request your free quote
Takes about a minute.
Other crops in Texas
Soybeans drone spraying in Texas: FAQs
- How much does it cost to spray soybeans by drone in Texas?
- Drone spraying soybeans in Texas typically runs about $8–$21 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 soybeans?
- Soybeans is usually treated at 2–3 GPA over 1–2 (R3 fungicide/insecticide). White mold and frogeye fungicide plus aphid control at R3; aerial cover-crop seeding into standing beans is increasingly common.