Soybeans drone spraying cost in Vermont
Researched per-acre cost to spray soybeans by drone in Vermont, the agronomy that drives it, and operators who cover your area.
Estimated cost in Vermont
$2,560–$4,800
$16–$30/acre × 160 acres
What’s driving this
- Vermont base rate
- $16–$30/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 2026.
Sources: US Ag Drone Directory — 2026 Drone Spraying Cost Per Acre (Northeast region PA/NY/VA/MD = $15–25/ac); UVM Extension Agriculture & Food Systems (no published aerial/drone custom-rate line; dairy/hay/agronomy programs only); Iowa State University 2026 Farm Custom Rate Survey (national anchor)
What it takes to spray soybeans in Vermont
White mold and frogeye fungicide plus aphid control at R3; aerial cover-crop seeding into standing beans is increasingly common.
- Carrier volume: 2–3 GPA — higher volumes cost more per acre (more refills, fewer acres/hour).
- Typical passes: 1–2 (R3 fungicide/insecticide).
- Grown in Vermont: 5,876 harvested acres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable soybeans acreage for operators here.
Sources & confidence
Vermont estimate · low confidence · data as of 2026
- US Ag Drone Directory — 2026 Drone Spraying Cost Per Acre (Northeast region PA/NY/VA/MD = $15–25/ac)
- UVM Extension Agriculture & Food Systems (no published aerial/drone custom-rate line; dairy/hay/agronomy programs only)
- Iowa State University 2026 Farm Custom Rate Survey (national anchor)
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Soybeans drone spraying in Vermont: FAQs
- How much does it cost to spray soybeans by drone in Vermont?
- Drone spraying soybeans in Vermont typically runs about $16–$30 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 soybeans?
- Soybeans is usually treated at 2–3 GPA over 1–2 (R3 fungicide/insecticide). White mold and frogeye fungicide plus aphid control at R3; aerial cover-crop seeding into standing beans is increasingly common.