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

Drone spraying vineyards in Washington typically runs about $17–$31 per acre (application only, product extra). Carrier volume, passes, field size, and product move the final number — compare operator quotes for an exact price.

Vineyards drone spraying cost in Washington

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

Quick answer: Drone spraying for vineyards in Washington typically runs $17–$31 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).

State

Washington

CropAcres

Gallons per acre (carrier volume)Applications (passes)

Restricted-use pesticide (certified applicator + records)

Estimated cost in Washington

$2,794–$4,966

$17–$31/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Washington base rate: $18–$32/acre (specialty)
Crop: ×0.97
Gallons per acre: 2 GPA → ×1.00

medium confidence

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)

Estimate only — actual rates vary by field size, terrain, and product. Application only; product/chemical extra. Data as of 2025.

What it takes to spray vineyards in Washington

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).

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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Vineyards drone spraying in Washington: FAQs

How much does it cost to spray vineyards by drone in Washington?: Drone spraying vineyards in Washington typically runs about $17–$31 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.