How much does it cost to spray pecans by drone in Alabama?

Drone spraying pecans in Alabama typically runs about $30–$69 per acre (application only, product extra). Carrier volume, passes, field size, and product move the final number — compare operator quotes for an exact price.

Pecans drone spraying cost in Alabama

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

Quick answer: Drone spraying for pecans in Alabama typically runs $30–$69 per acre (application only). Pecan scab fungicide on a repeating schedule over very tall trees — canopy height is exactly where drones beat ground airblast. Typical carrier volume is 5–10 GPA over Multiple (scab fungicide).

State

Alabama

CropAcres

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

Estimated cost in Alabama

$4,800–$11,200

$30–$70/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Alabama base rate: $30–$70/acre (specialty)
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: UGA 2024 Georgia Custom Rate Survey (adjacent-state row-crop analog; Aerial Spray avg $12.81/ac); Ag Drone Directory 2026 — Southeast $16-28/ac; orchards $20-35, vineyards $18-30

What it takes to spray pecans in Alabama

Pecan scab fungicide on a repeating schedule over very tall trees — canopy height is exactly where drones beat ground airblast.

Carrier volume: 5–10 GPA — higher volumes cost more per acre (more refills, fewer acres/hour).
Typical passes: Multiple (scab fungicide).
Grown in Alabama: 7,276 bearing acres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable pecans acreage for operators here.

Sources & confidence

Alabama estimate · medium confidence · data as of 2026

UGA 2024 Georgia Custom Rate Survey (adjacent-state row-crop analog; Aerial Spray avg $12.81/ac)
Ag Drone Directory 2026 — Southeast $16-28/ac; orchards $20-35, vineyards $18-30

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Pecans drone spraying in Alabama: FAQs

How much does it cost to spray pecans by drone in Alabama?: Drone spraying pecans in Alabama typically runs about $30–$69 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 pecans?: Pecans is usually treated at 5–10 GPA over Multiple (scab fungicide). Pecan scab fungicide on a repeating schedule over very tall trees — canopy height is exactly where drones beat ground airblast.