How much does it cost to spray chickpeas by drone in Washington?

Drone spraying chickpeas in Washington typically runs about $13–$21 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 chickpeas?

Chickpeas is usually treated at 2–3 GPA over 2–4 (ascochyta blight fungicide). Ascochyta blight can force several fungicide passes in a wet year — frequent, timing-driven applications suit drones well.

Chickpeas drone spraying cost in Washington

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

Quick answer: Drone spraying for chickpeas in Washington typically runs $13–$21 per acre (application only). Ascochyta blight can force several fungicide passes in a wet year — frequent, timing-driven applications suit drones well. Typical carrier volume is 2–3 GPA over 2–4 (ascochyta blight fungicide).

State

Washington

CropAcres

Gallons per acre (carrier volume)Restricted-use pesticide (certified applicator + records)

Estimated cost in Washington

$2,240–$3,520

$14–$22/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Washington base rate: $14–$22/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 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 chickpeas in Washington

Ascochyta blight can force several fungicide passes in a wet year — frequent, timing-driven applications suit drones well.

Carrier volume: 2–3 GPA — higher volumes cost more per acre (more refills, fewer acres/hour).
Typical passes: 2–4 (ascochyta blight fungicide).
Grown in Washington: 93,109 harvestedacres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable chickpeas acreage for operators here.

Sources & confidence

Washington estimate · medium confidence · data as of 2025 — Two Washington operators post explicit per-acre rates: PNW Ag Drone at $18-28/ac for apple/cherry orchards and Austin Drone Solutions at $15-30/ac across most crops and pasture. Row-crop band ($14-22) sits at the low end of those quotes plus the PNW $14-20 directory band (wheat, hops); specialty band ($18-32) reflects high-density apple/cherry/hop and steep-block vineyard work (6-12 passes/season). Confidence medium (multiple in-state operator cards triangulate within ~25%; no WSU custom-rate survey isolating drone/aerial). costIndex 1.32 — PNW premium over Iowa, below California.

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Chickpeas drone spraying in Washington: FAQs

How much does it cost to spray chickpeas by drone in Washington?: Drone spraying chickpeas in Washington typically runs about $13–$21 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 chickpeas?: Chickpeas is usually treated at 2–3 GPA over 2–4 (ascochyta blight fungicide). Ascochyta blight can force several fungicide passes in a wet year — frequent, timing-driven applications suit drones well.