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Specialty Crops drone spraying cost in Ohio

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

Quick answer: Drone spraying for specialty crops in Ohio typically runs $17–$37 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).

Estimated cost in Ohio

$2,678–$5,952

$17–$37/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Ohio base rate
$18–$40/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 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 specialty crops in Ohio

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

Ohio estimate · high confidence · data as of 2024

Specialty Crops drone sprayers in Ohio

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NextGen Aerial Ag LLC
Wauseon, OHNew listing
SpraySeedingSpreading
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Drone Inc, LLC
Antwerp, OHNew listing
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Big Dawg Drones LLC
Gustavus, OHNew listing
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Lake Erie Drone LLC
Wellington, OHNew listing
precision crop sprayingfungicide sprayingherbicide spraying+3 more
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NovaDrone LLC
Mount Cory, OHNew listing
SpraySpreading
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Buckeye Agri Drones LLC
Galena, OHNew listing
SpraySeedingSpreading+14 more
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Specialty Crops drone spraying in Ohio: FAQs

How much does it cost to spray specialty crops by drone in Ohio?
Drone spraying specialty crops in Ohio typically runs about $17–$37 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.