Corn drone spraying cost in Idaho
Researched per-acre cost to spray corn by drone in Idaho, the agronomy that drives it, and operators who cover your area.
Estimated cost in Idaho
$1,920–$3,200
$12–$20/acre × 160 acres
What’s driving this
- Idaho base rate
- $12–$20/acre (row crop)
- 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: Ag Drone Directory 2026 Rates Guide - Pacific Northwest (WA/OR/ID) $14-20 row crop, orchards/vineyards at premium; My Drone Sprayer - Idaho operators (ISDA ~$12-18/acre; Clark Ag $10-20 on potatoes/grain/alfalfa; Avery/Avary Drone $15-22); University of Idaho AgBiz / Extension custom rates tools (aerial application one of 10 surveyed categories; 2025 survey)
What it takes to spray corn in Idaho
Fungicide for tar spot and gray leaf spot at VT–R1 over a tall canopy is the classic drone job — low carrier volume, fast wide passes.
- Carrier volume: 2–3 GPA — higher volumes cost more per acre (more refills, fewer acres/hour).
- Typical passes: 1–2 (fungicide at tassel, ± a foliar/nitrogen pass).
- Grown in Idaho: 126,508 harvested acres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable corn acreage for operators here.
How big is a typical corn field in Idaho?
The average Idaho corn operation works about 195 acres of corn (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022, 648 operations) — so at these rates a field that size runs about $2,340–$3,900 per application. That’s an average across whole operations; a single field is usually smaller. Corn field sizes & cost in Idaho →
Sources & confidence
Idaho estimate · medium confidence · data as of 2026
- Ag Drone Directory 2026 Rates Guide - Pacific Northwest (WA/OR/ID) $14-20 row crop, orchards/vineyards at premium
- My Drone Sprayer - Idaho operators (ISDA ~$12-18/acre; Clark Ag $10-20 on potatoes/grain/alfalfa; Avery/Avary Drone $15-22)
- University of Idaho AgBiz / Extension custom rates tools (aerial application one of 10 surveyed categories; 2025 survey)
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Corn drone spraying in Idaho: FAQs
- How much does it cost to spray corn by drone in Idaho?
- Drone spraying corn in Idaho typically runs about $12–$20 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 corn?
- Corn is usually treated at 2–3 GPA over 1–2 (fungicide at tassel, ± a foliar/nitrogen pass). Fungicide for tar spot and gray leaf spot at VT–R1 over a tall canopy is the classic drone job — low carrier volume, fast wide passes.