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Apples drone spraying cost in Ohio

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

Quick answer: Drone spraying for apples in Ohio typically runs $18–$40 per acre (application only). Apple scab and codling-moth programs can mean a dozen-plus sprays a season; precise canopy coverage with low drift is the premium. Typical carrier volume is 5–10 GPA over Multiple (scab + codling moth, 10–15 sprays).

Estimated cost in Ohio

$2,880–$6,400

$18–$40/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Ohio base rate
$18–$40/acre (specialty)
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 2024.

Sources: Ohio State 2024 Farm Custom Rates Factsheet — 'Drone/UAV: Chemical (Fungicide etc.)' $14.64/ac avg, $15 median, range $7-$20, 22 responses (also Drone Seed $15.42, Drone Fertilizer $16.50); statewide survey of 333; Ohio Ag Manager — 2024 Ohio Farm Custom Rates Released (drone/UAV added as new operation); OSU Farm Office — Ohio Farm Custom Rates 2024

What it takes to spray apples in Ohio

Apple scab and codling-moth programs can mean a dozen-plus sprays a season; precise canopy coverage with low drift is the premium.

  • Carrier volume: 5–10 GPA — higher volumes cost more per acre (more refills, fewer acres/hour).
  • Typical passes: Multiple (scab + codling moth, 10–15 sprays).
  • Grown in Ohio: 3,986 bearing acres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable apples acreage for operators here.

Sources & confidence

Ohio estimate · high confidence · data as of 2024

Apples drone sprayers in Ohio

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Phoenix Ag Solutions LTD
Burton, OHNew listing
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Southern Ag Solutions LLC
Fayetteville, OHNew listing
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Ohio Drone Aerial Application
Richwood, OHNew listing
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VALOR AG LLC
Avon, OHNew listing
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AcreWatch
South Charleston, OHNew listing
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Apples drone spraying in Ohio: FAQs

How much does it cost to spray apples by drone in Ohio?
Drone spraying apples in Ohio typically runs about $18–$40 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 apples?
Apples is usually treated at 5–10 GPA over Multiple (scab + codling moth, 10–15 sprays). Apple scab and codling-moth programs can mean a dozen-plus sprays a season; precise canopy coverage with low drift is the premium.