How much does it cost to spray alfalfa & hay by drone in Florida?

Drone spraying alfalfa & hay in Florida typically runs about $13–$27 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 alfalfa & hay?

Alfalfa & Hay is usually treated at 2–3 GPA over 1+ between cuttings (weevil, aphid). Insecticide for weevil and aphid between cuttings with quick turnaround and no compaction on established stands.

Alfalfa & Hay drone spraying cost in Florida

Researched per-acre cost to spray alfalfa & hay by drone in Florida, the agronomy that drives it, and operators who cover your area.

Quick answer: Drone spraying for alfalfa & hay in Florida typically runs $13–$27 per acre (application only). Insecticide for weevil and aphid between cuttings with quick turnaround and no compaction on established stands. Typical carrier volume is 2–3 GPA over 1+ between cuttings (weevil, aphid).

State

Florida

CropAcres

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

Estimated cost in Florida

$2,038–$4,390

$13–$27/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Florida base rate: $13–$28/acre (row crop)
Crop: ×0.98
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 (nearest in-region row-crop survey; Aerial Spray avg $12.81/ac, specialty tree spray $44-53/ac); UF/IFAS Ask IFAS AE611 — Agricultural Applications of Spraying Drones (citrus context, no per-acre rate); Ag Drone Directory 2026 — orchards $20-35, specialty vegetables $20-40/ac; Southeast $16-28

What it takes to spray alfalfa & hay in Florida

Insecticide for weevil and aphid between cuttings with quick turnaround and no compaction on established stands.

Carrier volume: 2–3 GPA — higher volumes cost more per acre (more refills, fewer acres/hour).
Typical passes: 1+ between cuttings (weevil, aphid).
Grown in Florida: 13,288 harvestedacres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable alfalfa & hay acreage for operators here.

Sources & confidence

Florida estimate · low confidence · data as of 2026 — No Florida aerial/drone custom-rate survey with per-acre figures found (UF/IFAS publishes technical/regulatory guidance only). Highest index in the Southeast: derived from Georgia's 2024 UGA survey scaled up ~17% because Florida work skews to high-value specialty (citrus, vegetables) with complex grove geometry, high labor, frequent passes, and a thin row-crop drone operator base. Spread widened ~15% per low-confidence rule. Still well below California.

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Alfalfa & Hay drone spraying in Florida: FAQs

How much does it cost to spray alfalfa & hay by drone in Florida?: Drone spraying alfalfa & hay in Florida typically runs about $13–$27 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 alfalfa & hay?: Alfalfa & Hay is usually treated at 2–3 GPA over 1+ between cuttings (weevil, aphid). Insecticide for weevil and aphid between cuttings with quick turnaround and no compaction on established stands.