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Vineyards drone spraying cost in Virginia

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

Quick answer: Drone spraying for vineyards in Virginia typically runs $32–$72 per acre (application only). Dense canopies and a long powdery/downy mildew program mean higher carrier volumes, slower passes, and more applications — pushing cost up. Typical carrier volume is 5–10 GPA over Many (mildew program through the season).

Estimated cost in Virginia

$5,122–$11,485

$32–$72/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Virginia base rate
$33–$74/acre (specialty)
Crop
×0.97
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 vineyards in Virginia

Dense canopies and a long powdery/downy mildew program mean higher carrier volumes, slower passes, and more applications — pushing cost up.

  • Carrier volume: 5–10 GPA — higher volumes cost more per acre (more refills, fewer acres/hour).
  • Typical passes: Many (mildew program through the season).
  • Grown in Virginia: 6,094 bearing acres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable vineyards acreage for operators here.

Sources & confidence

Virginia estimate · low confidence · data as of 2026

Vineyards drone sprayers in Virginia

Records reviewed$12–24/ac
Comprehensive Aerial Solutions LLC
Virginia Beach, VANew listing
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Virginia Ag Drones
Newtown, VANew listing
drone crop sprayingcustom drone applicationspray applications+8 more
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Osprey Drone Services LLC
Gordonsville, VANew listing
drone sprayingcover crop seedingcrop protection sprays+5 more
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Vineyards drone spraying in Virginia: FAQs

How much does it cost to spray vineyards by drone in Virginia?
Drone spraying vineyards in Virginia typically runs about $32–$72 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 vineyards?
Vineyards is usually treated at 5–10 GPA over Many (mildew program through the season). Dense canopies and a long powdery/downy mildew program mean higher carrier volumes, slower passes, and more applications — pushing cost up.