Drone Spraying Price per Acre in India
Drone spraying costs ₹400–₹600 per acre in India, depending on the crop. Dense-canopy crops like chilli and cotton price higher than open field crops like paddy and soyabean. The table below shows typical 2026 per-acre rates by crop — get an exact quote from nearby certified pilots in the CropWings app.
| Crop | Typical price per acre | Common spray targets | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli | ₹450 – ₹650 | Thrips / chilli leaf curl (murda complex), Yellow mite, Fruit borer (Helicoverpa) | Chilli pricing → |
| Cotton | ₹450 – ₹600 | Pink bollworm, Whitefly, Jassids / leafhoppers | Cotton pricing → |
| Soyabean | ₹400 – ₹550 | Girdle beetle, Stem fly, Semilooper / defoliators | Soyabean pricing → |
| Paddy (Rice) | ₹399 – ₹525 | Brown planthopper (BPH), Stem borer, Leaf folder | Paddy (Rice) pricing → |
| Maize | ₹400 – ₹500 | Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) control in the leaf whorl, Maize stem borer, Turcicum leaf blight (Northern corn leaf blight) | Maize pricing → |
| Groundnut | ₹420 – ₹520 | Early and late leaf spot (tikka, Cercospora), Groundnut rust (Puccinia arachidis), Leaf miner | Groundnut pricing → |
| Sugarcane | ₹470 – ₹600 | Early shoot borer and top borer, Internode borer, Woolly aphid (Ceratovacuna lanigera) | Sugarcane pricing → |
| Wheat | ₹399 – ₹499 | Yellow (stripe) rust, Brown (leaf) rust, Powdery mildew | Wheat pricing → |
Typical market range across CropWings service areas. Exact per-acre quotes vary by district, terrain, tank mix and acreage — get a precise quote from nearby pilots in the CropWings app.
What changes the per-acre price?
Four factors move a quote inside (or occasionally outside) the typical band: crop canopy and height, terrain and obstacles (bunds, trees, power lines slow flights), total acreage (larger bookings get better rates), and the tank mix (some chemicals need higher spray volumes per acre). Coupon discounts from partner agro-input brands can bring the effective rate down further.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the drone spraying price per acre in India?
Drone spraying typically costs ₹400–₹600 per acre in India. Open field crops such as paddy, soyabean and wheat sit near ₹400–₹500, while dense-canopy or tall crops like chilli, cotton and sugarcane run ₹500–₹600 per acre. Exact quotes depend on district, terrain and tank mix.
Why do drone spraying rates differ by crop?
Canopy density, crop height and pest pressure change flight speed, droplet size and the number of passes needed. A dense chilli or cotton canopy needs slower, finer spraying than open paddy, so pilots quote more per acre for those crops.
Does the price include chemicals?
No — the per-acre rate covers the drone spraying service (pilot, drone, batteries, application). The farmer provides the chemical, or buys it through partner brands whose coupons unlock discounted spraying rates in the CropWings app.
Is there a minimum acreage for drone spraying?
Most pilots accept orders from about 1 acre upward, though small plots may carry a slightly higher effective rate because of travel and setup time. Neighbouring farmers often combine bookings to get better per-acre pricing.
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