How much does it cost to spray wheat by drone in Utah?

Drone spraying wheat in Utah typically runs about $12–$22 per acre (application only, product extra). Carrier volume, passes, field size, and product move the final number — compare operator quotes for an exact price.

Wheat drone spraying cost in Utah

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

Quick answer: Drone spraying for wheat in Utah typically runs $12–$22 per acre (application only). Fungicide at flag-leaf/heading for stripe rust and Fusarium head blight — timing-critical, so drones win when ground is wet. Typical carrier volume is 2–3 GPA over 1 (flag-leaf to heading fungicide).

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.

What it takes to spray wheat in Utah

Fungicide at flag-leaf/heading for stripe rust and Fusarium head blight — timing-critical, so drones win when ground is wet.

Carrier volume: 2–3 GPA — higher volumes cost more per acre (more refills, fewer acres/hour).
Typical passes: 1 (flag-leaf to heading fungicide).

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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Wheat drone spraying in Utah: FAQs

How much does it cost to spray wheat by drone in Utah?: Drone spraying wheat in Utah typically runs about $12–$22 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 wheat?: Wheat is usually treated at 2–3 GPA over 1 (flag-leaf to heading fungicide). Fungicide at flag-leaf/heading for stripe rust and Fusarium head blight — timing-critical, so drones win when ground is wet.