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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).

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 harvested acres (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

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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.