Potatoes drone spraying cost in Colorado
Researched per-acre cost to spray potatoes by drone in Colorado, the agronomy that drives it, and operators who cover your area.
Estimated cost in Colorado
$2,678–$5,208
$17–$33/acre × 160 acres
What’s driving this
- Colorado base rate
- $18–$35/acre (specialty)
- Crop
- ×0.93
- 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: CSU Extension - 2025 Land Rental & Custom Rates for Colorado Farms & Ranches (Aerial Spraying: Eastern $6.75-$33 median $8.25; Western $13-$14 median $14); CSU Extension Custom Rates Survey index page; Ag Drone Directory 2026 Rates Guide (national row-crop $12-18; specialty $18-35)
What it takes to spray potatoes in Colorado
Late-blight fungicide on a 5–10 day schedule plus vine desiccation makes potatoes one of the most sprayed crops — frequent aerial passes avoid rutting irrigated ground.
- Carrier volume: 3–5 GPA — higher volumes cost more per acre (more refills, fewer acres/hour).
- Typical passes: Multiple (5–12 late-blight fungicide sprays).
- Grown in Colorado: 58,831 harvested acres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable potatoes acreage for operators here.
Sources & confidence
Colorado estimate · high confidence · data as of 2026
- CSU Extension - 2025 Land Rental & Custom Rates for Colorado Farms & Ranches (Aerial Spraying: Eastern $6.75-$33 median $8.25; Western $13-$14 median $14)
- CSU Extension Custom Rates Survey index page
- Ag Drone Directory 2026 Rates Guide (national row-crop $12-18; specialty $18-35)
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Potatoes drone spraying in Colorado: FAQs
- How much does it cost to spray potatoes by drone in Colorado?
- Drone spraying potatoes in Colorado typically runs about $18–$35 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 potatoes?
- Potatoes is usually treated at 3–5 GPA over Multiple (5–12 late-blight fungicide sprays). Late-blight fungicide on a 5–10 day schedule plus vine desiccation makes potatoes one of the most sprayed crops — frequent aerial passes avoid rutting irrigated ground.