How much does drone spraying cost in Wyoming?

In Wyoming, drone spraying runs about $10–$20 per acre for row crops and $18–$38 per acre for orchards, vineyards, and specialty crops (application only, product extra), about 12% above the national median. Field size, carrier volume (gallons per acre), passes, and product all move the number — request quotes for an exact figure.

Why does drone spraying cost above in Wyoming?

Per-acre rates vary by state with regulatory load (permitting, buffer zones, applicator licensing), labor and fuel costs, field size and geometry, and crop mix. Wyoming's rate reflects those local factors versus the national median.

Does a restricted-use pesticide cost more to apply in Wyoming?

Usually a little. Restricted-use products require a certified applicator, extra recordkeeping and notification, and stricter buffers — a modest per-acre surcharge (often a couple of dollars an acre) on top of the base rate.

How does gallons per acre change the price?

A spray drone's tank is a fixed size, so higher carrier volume (more gallons per acre) means more refills and ferrying and fewer acres per hour — which raises the per-acre cost. Low-volume row-crop jobs (~2 GPA) are cheapest; dense orchard/vineyard work at higher GPA costs more.

Drone spraying cost in Wyoming

Researched per-acre rates for agricultural drone spraying in Wyoming — estimate your job, see the crop-by-crop breakdown, and compare operators.

Quick answer: Drone spraying in Wyoming typically runs $10–$20 per acre for row crops (application only), about 12% above the national median. Orchards, vineyards, and specialty crops run higher — about $18–$38 per acre. The final price depends on field size, gallons per acre, the number of passes, and whether a restricted-use product is applied.

State

Wyoming

CropAcres

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

Estimated cost in Wyoming

$1,600–$3,200

$10–$20/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Wyoming base rate: $10–$20/acre (row crop)
Gallons per acre: 2 GPA → ×1.00

Application only — product & chemical extra.

Sources & how this is estimated

Estimated from regional/national data — request quotes from operators for an accurate figure. Application only; product/chemical extra. Data as of 2025.

Sources: CSU Extension 2025 Custom Rates - Western Colorado aerial median $14 (mountain-valley analog for WY irrigated valleys); Wyoming Drone Spraying LLC - FAA Part 137 exemption filing (in-state operator; alfalfa/barley/sugar beets/dry beans + rangeland); Cowboy Country Drone Service LLC - Wyoming ag drone operator

Drone spraying cost by crop in Wyoming

Crop	Typical cost ($/acre)
Wheat	$10–$20
Alfalfa & Hay	$10–$20
Pasture & Rangeland	$9–$18

Application only; product/chemical extra. Estimates — request quotes for exact pricing.

What drives the price in Wyoming

Per-acre rates move with the crop (dense orchard and vineyard canopies cost more than open row crops), the carrier volume (more gallons per acre means more refills and fewer acres per hour), the number of passes, field size and terrain, and whether a restricted-use pesticide is applied (which adds a certified-applicator and recordkeeping surcharge).Wyoming’s base rate also reflects local regulation, labor, and field geometry.

Sources & confidence

Wyoming estimate · low confidence · data as of 2025 · regional estimate — DERIVED: no published Wyoming per-acre rate card found, though in-state Part 137 operators exist (Wyoming Drone Spraying LLC, Cowboy Country Drone). Closest survey analog is Western-Colorado aerial spraying (median ~$14, similar irrigated mountain valleys and crop mix). Typical set to $14; spread widened ~15% (low $10, high $20) for remote rangeland jobs with long travel and small acreage. Specialty band carried at national orchard/vineyard ($18-38; little WY specialty acreage). costIndex 1.05 = Western-CO analog, slightly above Iowa.

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Drone spraying cost in Wyoming: FAQs

How much does drone spraying cost in Wyoming?: In Wyoming, drone spraying runs about $10–$20 per acre for row crops and $18–$38 per acre for orchards, vineyards, and specialty crops (application only, product extra), about 12% above the national median. Field size, carrier volume (gallons per acre), passes, and product all move the number — request quotes for an exact figure.
Why does drone spraying cost above in Wyoming?: Per-acre rates vary by state with regulatory load (permitting, buffer zones, applicator licensing), labor and fuel costs, field size and geometry, and crop mix. Wyoming's rate reflects those local factors versus the national median.
Does a restricted-use pesticide cost more to apply in Wyoming?: Usually a little. Restricted-use products require a certified applicator, extra recordkeeping and notification, and stricter buffers — a modest per-acre surcharge (often a couple of dollars an acre) on top of the base rate.
How does gallons per acre change the price?: A spray drone's tank is a fixed size, so higher carrier volume (more gallons per acre) means more refills and ferrying and fewer acres per hour — which raises the per-acre cost. Low-volume row-crop jobs (~2 GPA) are cheapest; dense orchard/vineyard work at higher GPA costs more.