How much does drone spraying cost in Utah?

In Utah, drone spraying runs about $12–$22 per acre for row crops and $20–$40 per acre for orchards, vineyards, and specialty crops (application only, product extra), about 28% above the national median. Field size, carrier volume (gallons per acre), passes, and product all move the number — request quotes for an exact figure.

Why does drone spraying cost above in Utah?

Per-acre rates vary by state with regulatory load (permitting, buffer zones, applicator licensing), labor and fuel costs, field size and geometry, and crop mix. Utah's rate reflects those local factors versus the national median.

Does a restricted-use pesticide cost more to apply in Utah?

Usually a little. Restricted-use products require a certified applicator, extra recordkeeping and notification, and stricter buffers — a modest per-acre surcharge (often a couple of dollars an acre) on top of the base rate.

How does gallons per acre change the price?

A spray drone's tank is a fixed size, so higher carrier volume (more gallons per acre) means more refills and ferrying and fewer acres per hour — which raises the per-acre cost. Low-volume row-crop jobs (~2 GPA) are cheapest; dense orchard/vineyard work at higher GPA costs more.

Drone spraying cost in Utah

Researched per-acre rates for agricultural drone spraying in Utah — estimate your job, see the crop-by-crop breakdown, and compare operators.

Quick answer: Drone spraying in Utah typically runs $12–$22 per acre for row crops (application only), about 28% above the national median. Orchards, vineyards, and specialty crops run higher — about $20–$40 per acre. The final price depends on field size, gallons per acre, the number of passes, and whether a restricted-use product is applied.

State

Utah

CropAcres

Gallons per acre (carrier volume)Applications (passes)

Restricted-use pesticide (certified applicator + records)

Estimated cost in Utah

$1,920–$3,520

$12–$22/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Utah base rate: $12–$22/acre (row crop)
Gallons per acre: 2 GPA → ×1.00

low confidence

Sources: My Drone Sprayer / Ag Proud - Avary Drone (Lehi, Utah operator; $15-22/acre; sprayed several thousand acres across UT/ID); Avary Drone (Lehi, UT) - Part 137 ag operator; Ag Drone Directory 2026 Rates Guide (national specialty $18-35; specialty markets $18-40)

Estimate only — actual rates vary by field size, terrain, and product. Application only; product/chemical extra. Data as of 2026.

Drone spraying cost by crop in Utah

Crop	Typical cost ($/acre)
Alfalfa & Hay	$12–$22
Wheat	$12–$22
Orchards	$20–$40
Pasture & Rangeland	$11–$20

Application only; product/chemical extra. Estimates — request quotes for exact pricing.

What drives the price in Utah

Per-acre rates move with the crop (dense orchard and vineyard canopies cost more than open row crops), the carrier volume (more gallons per acre means more refills and fewer acres per hour), the number of passes, field size and terrain, and whether a restricted-use pesticide is applied (which adds a certified-applicator and recordkeeping surcharge).Utah’s base rate also reflects local regulation, labor, and field geometry.

Sources & confidence

Utah estimate · low confidence · data as of 2026 — DERIVED with one solid in-state operator anchor: Avary Drone (Lehi, UT) quotes $15-22/acre and works the UT/ID Intermountain region. Row typical set to $16 (operator midpoint, above Iowa) with low/high $12-22. Utah has substantial high-value specialty acreage (Wasatch Front orchards/cherries, vineyards) in small, terraced blocks, so the specialty band is lifted to $20-40, typical $28. costIndex 1.10 reflects terrain, small high-value blocks, and thin operator supply. Confidence low: single in-state rate point, no Utah extension aerial survey located.

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Drone spraying cost in Utah: FAQs

How much does drone spraying cost in Utah?: In Utah, drone spraying runs about $12–$22 per acre for row crops and $20–$40 per acre for orchards, vineyards, and specialty crops (application only, product extra), about 28% above the national median. Field size, carrier volume (gallons per acre), passes, and product all move the number — request quotes for an exact figure.
Why does drone spraying cost above in Utah?: Per-acre rates vary by state with regulatory load (permitting, buffer zones, applicator licensing), labor and fuel costs, field size and geometry, and crop mix. Utah's rate reflects those local factors versus the national median.
Does a restricted-use pesticide cost more to apply in Utah?: Usually a little. Restricted-use products require a certified applicator, extra recordkeeping and notification, and stricter buffers — a modest per-acre surcharge (often a couple of dollars an acre) on top of the base rate.
How does gallons per acre change the price?: A spray drone's tank is a fixed size, so higher carrier volume (more gallons per acre) means more refills and ferrying and fewer acres per hour — which raises the per-acre cost. Low-volume row-crop jobs (~2 GPA) are cheapest; dense orchard/vineyard work at higher GPA costs more.