Apples drone spraying cost in Washington
Researched per-acre cost to spray apples by drone in Washington, the agronomy that drives it, and operators who cover your area.
Estimated cost in Washington
$2,880–$5,120
$18–$32/acre × 160 acres
What’s driving this
- Washington base rate
- $18–$32/acre (specialty)
- 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 2025.
Sources: US Ag Drone Directory — Washington operators (PNW Ag Drone orchards $18-28/ac; Austin Drone Solutions all crops/pasture $15-30/ac); US Ag Drone Directory pricing — Pacific Northwest (WA/OR/ID) $14-20/ac band; Ag Drones Northwest — WA/OR drone spraying (steep Walla Walla vineyard work)
What it takes to spray apples in Washington
Apple scab and codling-moth programs can mean a dozen-plus sprays a season; precise canopy coverage with low drift is the premium.
- Carrier volume: 5–10 GPA — higher volumes cost more per acre (more refills, fewer acres/hour).
- Typical passes: Multiple (scab + codling moth, 10–15 sprays).
- Grown in Washington: 171,373 bearing acres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable apples acreage for operators here.
Sources & confidence
Washington estimate · medium confidence · data as of 2025
- US Ag Drone Directory — Washington operators (PNW Ag Drone orchards $18-28/ac; Austin Drone Solutions all crops/pasture $15-30/ac)
- US Ag Drone Directory pricing — Pacific Northwest (WA/OR/ID) $14-20/ac band
- Ag Drones Northwest — WA/OR drone spraying (steep Walla Walla vineyard work)
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Apples drone spraying in Washington: FAQs
- How much does it cost to spray apples by drone in Washington?
- Drone spraying apples in Washington typically runs about $18–$32 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 apples?
- Apples is usually treated at 5–10 GPA over Multiple (scab + codling moth, 10–15 sprays). Apple scab and codling-moth programs can mean a dozen-plus sprays a season; precise canopy coverage with low drift is the premium.