Orchards drone spraying cost in Washington
Researched per-acre cost to spray orchards 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 orchards in Washington
Spraying up into tree canopies needs high carrier volume and slow, careful passes — the most expensive per-acre drone work.
- Carrier volume: 5–15 GPA — higher volumes cost more per acre (more refills, fewer acres/hour).
- Typical passes: Many (fungicide/insecticide program).
How big is a typical orchards field in Washington?
The average Washington orchards operation works about 79 acres of orchards (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022, 4,212 operations) — so at these rates a field that size runs about $1,422–$2,528 per application. That’s an average across whole operations; a single field is usually smaller. Orchards field sizes & cost in Washington →
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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Orchards drone spraying in Washington: FAQs
- How much does it cost to spray orchards by drone in Washington?
- Drone spraying orchards 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 orchards?
- Orchards is usually treated at 5–15 GPA over Many (fungicide/insecticide program). Spraying up into tree canopies needs high carrier volume and slow, careful passes — the most expensive per-acre drone work.