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.

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.

Quick answer: Drone spraying for potatoes in Massachusetts typically runs $27–$51 per acre (application only). 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. Typical carrier volume is 3–5 GPA over Multiple (5–12 late-blight fungicide sprays).

State

Massachusetts

CropAcres

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

Estimated cost in Massachusetts

$4,018–$7,738

$25–$48/acre × 160 acres

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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 harvestedacres (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 — No MA extension survey breaks out aerial/drone rates. Derived from the Northeast (PA/NY) analog ($15–25/ac) scaled ~1.42x Iowa for MA's specialty-heavy mix (cranberry bogs, apples, vineyards, vegetables) on small diverse farms, scarce resident operators, and high labor cost. Cranberry/orchard work pushes the specialty band high (multiple passes, awkward access where helicopters/ground rigs are impractical). Spread widened ~15% for derivation uncertainty.

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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.