How much does it cost to spray pasture & rangeland by drone in Kentucky?

Drone spraying pasture & rangeland in Kentucky typically runs about $8–$15 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 pasture & rangeland?

Pasture & Rangeland is usually treated at 2–4 GPA over 1 (brush/weed spot-spray). Brush and weed control over rough, remote acreage — large contiguous areas keep per-acre cost down.

Pasture & Rangeland drone spraying cost in Kentucky

Researched per-acre cost to spray pasture & rangeland by drone in Kentucky, the agronomy that drives it, and operators who cover your area.

Quick answer: Drone spraying for pasture & rangeland in Kentucky typically runs $8–$15 per acre (application only). Brush and weed control over rough, remote acreage — large contiguous areas keep per-acre cost down. Typical carrier volume is 2–4 GPA over 1 (brush/weed spot-spray).

State

Kentucky

CropAcres

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

Estimated cost in Kentucky

$1,325–$2,355

$8–$15/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Kentucky base rate: $9–$16/acre (row crop)
Crop: ×0.92
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 2024.

Sources: University of Kentucky 2024 Custom Machinery Rates Applicable to Kentucky - Aerial Application $9.50 low / $11.50 avg / $14.50 high per acre (4 responses); UK Agricultural Economics - Custom Machinery Rates publication page (2024); Farm Progress - Agricultural drone spraying ($11-$14/acre competitive with aerial)

What it takes to spray pasture & rangeland in Kentucky

Brush and weed control over rough, remote acreage — large contiguous areas keep per-acre cost down.

Carrier volume: 2–4 GPA — higher volumes cost more per acre (more refills, fewer acres/hour).
Typical passes: 1 (brush/weed spot-spray).

Sources & confidence

Kentucky estimate · high confidence · data as of 2024 — Direct, current state extension survey: UK 2024 Custom Machinery Rates lists Aerial Application at $9.50/$11.50/$14.50 per acre and self-propelled spraying at $7.00/$8.00/$10.50, with reported drone rates ($11-$14) competitive with manned aerial. Row-crop typical set to the survey aerial average of $12 (~Iowa parity, costIndex 1.00); high $16 to capture drone/tall-corn premiums. Specialty band reflects Kentucky's tobacco, vineyards, and orchard acreage (more genuine vineyard culture than the Delta states), upper-middle of the national $18-$35 range.

8 Kentucky operators treat pasture & rangeland, quoting roughly $16–$22/acre. Request free quotes.

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Pasture & Rangeland drone spraying in Kentucky: FAQs

How much does it cost to spray pasture & rangeland by drone in Kentucky?: Drone spraying pasture & rangeland in Kentucky typically runs about $8–$15 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 pasture & rangeland?: Pasture & Rangeland is usually treated at 2–4 GPA over 1 (brush/weed spot-spray). Brush and weed control over rough, remote acreage — large contiguous areas keep per-acre cost down.