Specialty Crops drone spraying cost in Michigan
Researched per-acre cost to spray specialty crops by drone in Michigan, the agronomy that drives it, and operators who cover your area.
Estimated cost in Michigan
$2,976–$5,208
$19–$33/acre × 160 acres
What’s driving this
- Michigan base rate
- $20–$35/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: MSU Extension — 2026 Custom Work Rates Report (self-propelled boom sprayer engineering cost $9.62/ac; pull-type $6.60/ac — ground only); agdronedirectory — Drone Spraying for Orchards (MI named with WA/CA/NY; orchard drone $20-$35/ac, 6-12 passes/season); Growing Produce — drones for orchards/vineyards; MI operator (Aerial Ag Technologies, Battle Creek) ~$150/hr, DJI Agras T30 for tree fruit; Iowa State 2026 Farm Custom Rate Survey (row-crop anchor)
What it takes to spray specialty crops in Michigan
Vegetables, melons, and high-value row crops demand precise, low-drift coverage and often several passes — premium per-acre pricing.
- Carrier volume: 3–8 GPA — higher volumes cost more per acre (more refills, fewer acres/hour).
- Typical passes: Multiple (high-value crop protection).
Sources & confidence
Michigan estimate · medium confidence · data as of 2026
- MSU Extension — 2026 Custom Work Rates Report (self-propelled boom sprayer engineering cost $9.62/ac; pull-type $6.60/ac — ground only)
- agdronedirectory — Drone Spraying for Orchards (MI named with WA/CA/NY; orchard drone $20-$35/ac, 6-12 passes/season)
- Growing Produce — drones for orchards/vineyards; MI operator (Aerial Ag Technologies, Battle Creek) ~$150/hr, DJI Agras T30 for tree fruit
- Iowa State 2026 Farm Custom Rate Survey (row-crop anchor)
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Specialty Crops drone spraying in Michigan: FAQs
- How much does it cost to spray specialty crops by drone in Michigan?
- Drone spraying specialty crops in Michigan typically runs about $19–$33 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 specialty crops?
- Specialty Crops is usually treated at 3–8 GPA over Multiple (high-value crop protection). Vegetables, melons, and high-value row crops demand precise, low-drift coverage and often several passes — premium per-acre pricing.