Potatoes drone spraying cost in North Carolina
Researched per-acre cost to spray potatoes by drone in North Carolina, the agronomy that drives it, and operators who cover your area.
Estimated cost in North Carolina
$4,910–$11,011
$31–$69/acre × 160 acres
What’s driving this
- North Carolina base rate
- $33–$74/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: UGA 2024 Georgia Custom Rate Survey (nearest in-region row-crop survey; Aerial Spray avg $12.81/ac); NC State Extension — coming changes in drone pesticide application (in-state context, no per-acre rate); Ag Drone Directory 2026 — Southeast $16-28/ac; orchards $20-35, vineyards $18-30
What it takes to spray potatoes in North Carolina
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 North Carolina: 13,210 harvested acres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable potatoes acreage for operators here.
Sources & confidence
North Carolina estimate · low confidence · data as of 2026
- UGA 2024 Georgia Custom Rate Survey (nearest in-region row-crop survey; Aerial Spray avg $12.81/ac)
- NC State Extension — coming changes in drone pesticide application (in-state context, no per-acre rate)
- Ag Drone Directory 2026 — Southeast $16-28/ac; orchards $20-35, vineyards $18-30
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Potatoes drone spraying in North Carolina: FAQs
- How much does it cost to spray potatoes by drone in North Carolina?
- Drone spraying potatoes in North Carolina typically runs about $33–$73 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.