Barley drone spraying cost in Oregon
Researched per-acre cost to spray barley by drone in Oregon, the agronomy that drives it, and operators who cover your area.
Estimated cost in Oregon
$2,080–$3,200
$13–$20/acre × 160 acres
What’s driving this
- Oregon base rate
- $13–$20/acre (row crop)
- 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 2025.
Sources: US Ag Drone Directory pricing — Pacific Northwest (WA/OR/ID) $14-20/ac, row crops low end, orchards/vineyards high end; GroDrones — Willamette Valley OR operator (vineyards, orchards, nurseries, pasture; quote-based); nuWay Ag Oregon — drone spraying for sloped terrain & specialty crops
What it takes to spray barley in Oregon
Flag-leaf fungicide for scald, net blotch, and Fusarium — the same tight timing as wheat, so aerial application wins when fields are wet.
- Carrier volume: 2–3 GPA — higher volumes cost more per acre (more refills, fewer acres/hour).
- Typical passes: 1 (flag-leaf fungicide).
- Grown in Oregon: 19,027 harvested acres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable barley acreage for operators here.
Sources & confidence
Oregon estimate · medium confidence · data as of 2025
- US Ag Drone Directory pricing — Pacific Northwest (WA/OR/ID) $14-20/ac, row crops low end, orchards/vineyards high end
- GroDrones — Willamette Valley OR operator (vineyards, orchards, nurseries, pasture; quote-based)
- nuWay Ag Oregon — drone spraying for sloped terrain & specialty crops
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Barley drone spraying in Oregon: FAQs
- How much does it cost to spray barley by drone in Oregon?
- Drone spraying barley in Oregon typically runs about $13–$20 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 barley?
- Barley is usually treated at 2–3 GPA over 1 (flag-leaf fungicide). Flag-leaf fungicide for scald, net blotch, and Fusarium — the same tight timing as wheat, so aerial application wins when fields are wet.