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

Drone spraying pecans in Arkansas typically runs about $16–$30 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 Arkansas

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

Quick answer: Drone spraying for pecans in Arkansas typically runs $16–$30 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

Arkansas

CropAcres

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

Estimated cost in Arkansas

$2,560–$4,800

$16–$30/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Arkansas base rate: $16–$30/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: UADA 2025 Arkansas Crop Enterprise Budgets (custom aerial application $10/acre); UADA news: 2025 enterprise budgets now available; Ag Drone Directory 2026 pricing - Mississippi Delta tier $14-$18/acre (incl. AR)

What it takes to spray pecans in Arkansas

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 Arkansas: 7,467 bearingacres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable pecans acreage for operators here.

Sources & confidence

Arkansas estimate · high confidence · data as of 2026 — Row-crop application-only band anchored on the UADA 2025 enterprise-budget custom aerial figure of $10/acre (manned fixed-wing); Delta drone operators quote $14-$18, so typical set to $11 with high $16 to bridge manned and drone. Arkansas is a dense, mature aerial-application market (rice/soybean/cotton) with heavy manned-applicator competition suppressing rates ~5-10% below Iowa, hence costIndex 0.92. Specialty band reflects cotton defoliation and sweet-potato/pecan work; no significant vineyard culture, so lower-to-mid national specialty range.

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Pecans drone spraying in Arkansas: FAQs

How much does it cost to spray pecans by drone in Arkansas?: Drone spraying pecans in Arkansas typically runs about $16–$30 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.