Pecans drone spraying cost in Georgia
Researched per-acre cost to spray pecans by drone in Georgia, the agronomy that drives it, and operators who cover your area.
Estimated cost in Georgia
$4,800–$11,200
$30–$70/acre × 160 acres
What’s driving this
- Georgia 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 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
What it takes to spray pecans in Georgia
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 Georgia: 144,482 bearing acres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable pecans acreage for operators here.
Sources & confidence
Georgia estimate · high confidence · data as of 2026
- 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
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Pecans drone spraying in Georgia: FAQs
- How much does it cost to spray pecans by drone in Georgia?
- Drone spraying pecans in Georgia 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.