How much does it cost to spray potatoes by drone in New York?

Drone spraying potatoes in New York typically runs about $22–$42 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 New York

Researched per-acre cost to spray potatoes by drone in New York, the agronomy that drives it, and operators who cover your area.

Quick answer: Drone spraying for potatoes in New York typically runs $22–$42 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

New York

CropAcres

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

Estimated cost in New York

$3,274–$6,250

$20–$39/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

New York base rate: $22–$42/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: Cornell Cooperative Extension Franklin County 2022 Custom Rates & Fees - spraying crops $13-$20/ac; Iowa State 2026 Farm Custom Rate Survey - drone anchor $8-$16, avg $12.50; Northeast small-farm drone band $22-$38/ac; orchard/vineyard $18-$35 (2026 pricing guide)

What it takes to spray potatoes in New York

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 New York: 15,587 harvestedacres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable potatoes acreage for operators here.

Sources & confidence

New York estimate · medium confidence · data as of 2026 — Row-crop band anchored to the Cornell CCE Franklin County 2022 survey (spraying crops $13-$20/ac, midpoint ~$16.50), the most concrete in-state NY custom-rate figure found. Only one in-state extension source plus regional NE drone bands triangulate it, so confidence is medium. costIndex 1.22 vs Iowa reflects small fragmented fields and higher NE service minimums. Specialty band raised to $22-$42 to capture NY's large Finger Lakes/Hudson Valley vineyard and Lake Ontario orchard acreage, where small high-value blocks and per-acre minimums push rates to the top of the national specialty range.

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Potatoes drone spraying in New York: FAQs

How much does it cost to spray potatoes by drone in New York?: Drone spraying potatoes in New York typically runs about $22–$42 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.