How much does drone spraying cost in Georgia?

In Georgia, drone spraying runs about $10–$22 per acre for row crops and $30–$70 per acre for orchards, vineyards, and specialty crops (application only, product extra). Field size, carrier volume (gallons per acre), passes, and product all move the number — request quotes for an exact figure.

Why does drone spraying cost what it does in Georgia?

Per-acre rates vary by state with regulatory load (permitting, buffer zones, applicator licensing), labor and fuel costs, field size and geometry, and crop mix. Georgia's rate reflects those local factors versus the national median.

Does a restricted-use pesticide cost more to apply in Georgia?

Usually a little. Restricted-use products require a certified applicator, extra recordkeeping and notification, and stricter buffers — a modest per-acre surcharge (often a couple of dollars an acre) on top of the base rate.

How does gallons per acre change the price?

A spray drone's tank is a fixed size, so higher carrier volume (more gallons per acre) means more refills and ferrying and fewer acres per hour — which raises the per-acre cost. Low-volume row-crop jobs (~2 GPA) are cheapest; dense orchard/vineyard work at higher GPA costs more.

Drone spraying cost in Georgia

Researched per-acre rates for agricultural drone spraying in Georgia — estimate your job, see the crop-by-crop breakdown, and compare operators.

Quick answer: Drone spraying in Georgia typically runs $10–$22 per acre for row crops (application only). Orchards, vineyards, and specialty crops run higher — about $30–$70 per acre. The final price depends on field size, gallons per acre, the number of passes, and whether a restricted-use product is applied.

State

Georgia

CropAcres

Gallons per acre (carrier volume)Applications (passes)

Restricted-use pesticide (certified applicator + records)

Estimated cost in Georgia

$1,600–$3,520

$10–$22/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Georgia base rate: $10–$22/acre (row crop)
Gallons per acre: 2 GPA → ×1.00

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Sources: UGA 2024 Georgia Custom Rate Survey Summary (Aerial Spray avg $12.81/ac; Ground Apply $14.88; Pecan $53.25, Blueberry $44.75, Fruit Trees $53.33); Ag Drone Directory 2026 regional pricing — Southeast $16-28/ac; orchards $20-35, vineyards $18-30

Estimate only — actual rates vary by field size, terrain, and product. Application only; product/chemical extra. Data as of 2026.

Drone spraying cost by crop in Georgia

Crop	Typical cost ($/acre)
Cotton	$10–$22
Corn	$10–$22
Specialty Crops	$28–$65
Pasture & Rangeland	$9–$20

Application only; product/chemical extra. Estimates — request quotes for exact pricing.

What drives the price in Georgia

Per-acre rates move with the crop (dense orchard and vineyard canopies cost more than open row crops), the carrier volume (more gallons per acre means more refills and fewer acres per hour), the number of passes, field size and terrain, and whether a restricted-use pesticide is applied (which adds a certified-applicator and recordkeeping surcharge).Georgia’s base rate also reflects local regulation, labor, and field geometry.

Sources & confidence

Georgia estimate · high confidence · data as of 2026 — Direct in-state survey. UGA 2024 Custom Rate Survey (58 responses, 29 counties) lists Aerial Spray average $12.81/ac (median $10, low $7, high $44) and Ground Apply $14.88/ac — nearly identical to Iowa's $12.50, so costIndex ~1.05. Row-crop high trimmed to $22 (the $44 survey max is an outlier on broken/small fields). Specialty band built from the survey's own tree/fruit spray lines (Pecan $53, Blueberry $45, Fruit Trees $53; ranges $40-91).

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Drone spraying cost in Georgia: FAQs

How much does drone spraying cost in Georgia?: In Georgia, drone spraying runs about $10–$22 per acre for row crops and $30–$70 per acre for orchards, vineyards, and specialty crops (application only, product extra). Field size, carrier volume (gallons per acre), passes, and product all move the number — request quotes for an exact figure.
Why does drone spraying cost what it does in Georgia?: Per-acre rates vary by state with regulatory load (permitting, buffer zones, applicator licensing), labor and fuel costs, field size and geometry, and crop mix. Georgia's rate reflects those local factors versus the national median.
Does a restricted-use pesticide cost more to apply in Georgia?: Usually a little. Restricted-use products require a certified applicator, extra recordkeeping and notification, and stricter buffers — a modest per-acre surcharge (often a couple of dollars an acre) on top of the base rate.
How does gallons per acre change the price?: A spray drone's tank is a fixed size, so higher carrier volume (more gallons per acre) means more refills and ferrying and fewer acres per hour — which raises the per-acre cost. Low-volume row-crop jobs (~2 GPA) are cheapest; dense orchard/vineyard work at higher GPA costs more.