How much does it cost to spray tobacco by drone in Georgia?

Drone spraying tobacco in Georgia typically runs about $29–$68 per acre (application only, product extra). Carrier volume, passes, field size, and product move the final number — compare operator quotes for an exact price.

Tobacco drone spraying cost in Georgia

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

Quick answer: Drone spraying for tobacco in Georgia typically runs $29–$68 per acre (application only). A high-value crop with repeated insecticide and sucker-control passes; precise, low-drift application protects tightly spaced, hand-tended plants. Typical carrier volume is 3–5 GPA over Multiple (sucker control + insecticide).

State

Georgia

CropAcres

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

Estimated cost in Georgia

$4,464–$10,416

$28–$65/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Georgia base rate: $30–$70/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: 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 tobacco in Georgia

A high-value crop with repeated insecticide and sucker-control passes; precise, low-drift application protects tightly spaced, hand-tended plants.

Carrier volume: 3–5 GPA — higher volumes cost more per acre (more refills, fewer acres/hour).
Typical passes: Multiple (sucker control + insecticide).
Grown in Georgia: 6,070 harvestedacres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable tobacco acreage for operators here.

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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Tobacco drone spraying in Georgia: FAQs

How much does it cost to spray tobacco by drone in Georgia?: Drone spraying tobacco in Georgia typically runs about $29–$68 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 tobacco?: Tobacco is usually treated at 3–5 GPA over Multiple (sucker control + insecticide). A high-value crop with repeated insecticide and sucker-control passes; precise, low-drift application protects tightly spaced, hand-tended plants.