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Specialty Crops drone spraying cost in Virginia

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

Quick answer: Drone spraying for specialty crops in Virginia typically runs $31–$69 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 Virginia

$4,910–$11,011

$31–$69/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Virginia base rate
$33–$74/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 2026.

Sources: UGA 2024 Georgia Custom Rate Survey (nearest in-region row-crop survey; Aerial Spray avg $12.81/ac); Virginia Tech News — researchers study herbicide spray applications using drones (Eastern Shore, in-state context, no per-acre rate); Ag Drone Directory 2026 — Northeast band (incl. Virginia) $15-25/ac; orchards $20-35, vineyards $18-30

What it takes to spray specialty crops in Virginia

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

Virginia estimate · low confidence · data as of 2026

Specialty Crops drone sprayers in Virginia

Records reviewed$12–24/ac
Comprehensive Aerial Solutions LLC
Virginia Beach, VANew listing
SpraySeedingSpreading+3 more
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Elevation Aerial Application
Galax, VANew listing
precision sprayingpesticide applicationherbicide application+7 more
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Old Dominion Aerial Solutions, Inc.
Loretto, VANew listing
crop sprayingdrone sprayingaerial pesticide application+6 more
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Augusta Aerial Applicator LLC
Waynesboro, VANew listing
SpraySeedingSpreading
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American Agri Drone Services LLC
Round Hill, VANew listing
drone sprayingaerial pesticide applicationagricultural drone application+5 more
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Just Aerial Application LLC
New Market, VANew listing
cover crop seedingcustom aerial applicationdrone herbicide application+5 more
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Specialty Crops drone spraying in Virginia: FAQs

How much does it cost to spray specialty crops by drone in Virginia?
Drone spraying specialty crops in Virginia typically runs about $31–$69 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.