Potatoes drone spraying cost in Idaho
Researched per-acre cost to spray potatoes by drone in Idaho, the agronomy that drives it, and operators who cover your area.
Estimated cost in Idaho
$2,678–$5,952
$17–$37/acre × 160 acres
What’s driving this
- Idaho base rate
- $18–$40/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: 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 potatoes in Idaho
Late-blight fungicide on a 5–10 day schedule plus vine desiccation makes potatoes one of the most sprayed crops — frequent aerial passes avoid rutting irrigated ground.
- Carrier volume: 3–5 GPA — higher volumes cost more per acre (more refills, fewer acres/hour).
- Typical passes: Multiple (5–12 late-blight fungicide sprays).
- Grown in Idaho: 301,157 harvested acres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable potatoes acreage for operators here.
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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Potatoes drone spraying in Idaho: FAQs
- How much does it cost to spray potatoes by drone in Idaho?
- Drone spraying potatoes in Idaho typically runs about $18–$40 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 potatoes?
- Potatoes is usually treated at 3–5 GPA over Multiple (5–12 late-blight fungicide sprays). Late-blight fungicide on a 5–10 day schedule plus vine desiccation makes potatoes one of the most sprayed crops — frequent aerial passes avoid rutting irrigated ground.