How much does it cost to spray specialty crops by drone in New Hampshire?

Drone spraying specialty crops in New Hampshire typically runs about $25–$47 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.

Specialty Crops drone spraying cost in New Hampshire

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Quick answer: Drone spraying for specialty crops in New Hampshire typically runs $25–$47 per acre (application only). Vegetables, melons, and high-value row crops demand precise, low-drift coverage and often several passes — premium per-acre pricing. Typical carrier volume is 3–8 GPA over Multiple (high-value crop protection).

State

New Hampshire

CropAcres

Gallons per acre (carrier volume)Applications (passes)

Restricted-use pesticide (certified applicator + records)

Estimated cost in New Hampshire

$4,018–$7,589

$25–$47/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

New Hampshire base rate: $27–$51/acre (specialty)
Crop: ×0.93
Gallons per acre: 2 GPA → ×1.00

low confidence

Sources: US Ag Drone Directory — 2026 Drone Spraying Cost Per Acre (Northeast region PA/NY/VA/MD = $15–25/ac, 'fewer operators'); Iowa State University 2026 Farm Custom Rate Survey (national anchor)

Estimate only — actual rates vary by field size, terrain, and product. Application only; product/chemical extra. Data as of 2026.

What it takes to spray specialty crops in New Hampshire

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

New Hampshire estimate · low confidence · data as of 2026 — No NH in-state aerial/drone rate published (UNH Extension has no machinery custom-rate aerial line). Derived from the Northeast (PA/NY) analog ($15–25/ac) scaled ~1.40x Iowa: very small, fragmented farms (apples, vegetables, vineyards, hay), few resident operators, and high labor/travel cost similar to VT but with even less row-crop acreage. Specialty band reflects orchard/vineyard multi-pass work. Spread widened ~15% for derivation uncertainty.

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Specialty Crops drone spraying in New Hampshire: FAQs

How much does it cost to spray specialty crops by drone in New Hampshire?: Drone spraying specialty crops in New Hampshire typically runs about $25–$47 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.