Potatoes drone spraying cost in Massachusetts
Researched per-acre cost to spray potatoes by drone in Massachusetts, the agronomy that drives it, and operators who cover your area.
Estimated cost in Massachusetts
$4,018–$7,738
$25–$48/acre × 160 acres
What’s driving this
- Massachusetts base rate
- $27–$52/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, 'fewer operators'); Growing Produce — drones for orchards/vineyards; East Coast small farms underserved by traditional aerial applicators; Iowa State University 2026 Farm Custom Rate Survey (national anchor)
What it takes to spray potatoes in Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts: 3,550 harvested acres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable potatoes acreage for operators here.
Sources & confidence
Massachusetts 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, 'fewer operators')
- Growing Produce — drones for orchards/vineyards; East Coast small farms underserved by traditional aerial applicators
- Iowa State University 2026 Farm Custom Rate Survey (national anchor)
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Potatoes drone spraying in Massachusetts: FAQs
- How much does it cost to spray potatoes by drone in Massachusetts?
- Drone spraying potatoes in Massachusetts typically runs about $27–$51 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.