Blueberries drone spraying cost in Maine
Researched per-acre cost to spray blueberries by drone in Maine, the agronomy that drives it, and operators who cover your area.
Estimated cost in Maine
$3,571–$7,142
$22–$45/acre × 160 acres
What’s driving this
- Maine base rate
- $24–$48/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: US Ag Drone Directory — 2026 Drone Spraying Cost Per Acre (Northeast region PA/NY/VA/MD = $15–25/ac); University of Maine Cooperative Extension — Wild Blueberry BMPs (aerial application via fixed-wing/helicopter is established for ME specialty crops); Iowa State University 2026 Farm Custom Rate Survey (national anchor)
What it takes to spray blueberries in Maine
Mummy-berry fungicide at bloom and spotted-wing drosophila sprays near harvest over dense bushes on often-wet ground.
- Carrier volume: 3–8 GPA — higher volumes cost more per acre (more refills, fewer acres/hour).
- Typical passes: Several (mummy berry + SWD).
- Grown in Maine: 24,735 bearing acres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable blueberries acreage for operators here.
Sources & confidence
Maine estimate · low confidence · data as of 2026
- US Ag Drone Directory — 2026 Drone Spraying Cost Per Acre (Northeast region PA/NY/VA/MD = $15–25/ac)
- University of Maine Cooperative Extension — Wild Blueberry BMPs (aerial application via fixed-wing/helicopter is established for ME specialty crops)
- Iowa State University 2026 Farm Custom Rate Survey (national anchor)
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Blueberries drone spraying in Maine: FAQs
- How much does it cost to spray blueberries by drone in Maine?
- Drone spraying blueberries in Maine typically runs about $23–$46 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 blueberries?
- Blueberries is usually treated at 3–8 GPA over Several (mummy berry + SWD). Mummy-berry fungicide at bloom and spotted-wing drosophila sprays near harvest over dense bushes on often-wet ground.