Drone Spraying Price per Acre for Maize (मक्का)
Drone crop spraying for maize on CropWings typically costs ₹400–₹500 per acre, covering one acre in about 7–8 minutes. Drones push fine droplets down into the leaf whorl where fall armyworm hides — the exact spot a knapsack sprayer misses once maize crosses waist height across Karnataka and Telangana.
| Maize | |
|---|---|
| Typical price per acre | ₹400 – ₹500 |
| Season window | Kharif maize is sown June–July and sprayed July–September; the Rabi maize crop grown in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Bihar runs October–February. |
| Common spray targets | Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) control in the leaf whorl, Maize stem borer, Turcicum leaf blight (Northern corn leaf blight), Maydis leaf blight, Shoot fly at the seedling stage, Foliar urea and micronutrient sprays |
| Water saving vs knapsack | A knapsack sprayer needs around 180–200 litres of water per acre for maize; a CropWings drone finishes the same acre on roughly 10 litres — about 90% less water and no repeated trips back to the borewell to refill. |
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.
Why drone spraying suits maize
Maize grows to 2–3 metres, and by the tasselling stage a knapsack operator simply cannot lift spray to the top of the canopy — yet that is exactly where fall armyworm larvae feed, tucked inside the leaf whorl. Manual spraying in a closed maize field is slow, drenches the operator in chemical and misses the upper leaves entirely. A drone flies above the crop and drives fine droplets straight down into the whorl, so pest control lands where it matters during the Kharif rush across Karnataka, Telangana and Bihar.
Drone vs manual spraying
Hiring 4–5 labourers to spray an acre of tall maize with knapsacks takes 2–3 hours and ₹500–₹800 in wages. A drone does it in under 10 minutes with one operator — and nobody wades through a chemical-soaked field.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the drone spraying price per acre for maize?
Drone spraying for maize typically costs ₹400–₹500 per acre on CropWings, depending on crop height, spray chemical and field terrain. One acre is usually covered in about 7–8 minutes by a single operator, versus 2–3 hours for a knapsack team on tall, closed-canopy maize.
Can a drone spray fall armyworm inside the maize whorl?
Yes. This is where drones outperform knapsacks on maize. The rotor downwash drives fine droplets vertically into the central leaf whorl where fall armyworm larvae feed. Timing the spray at early whorl stage, before the pest bores deep, gives the best control across Karnataka and Telangana maize.
Is drone spraying available for maize in Bihar?
CropWings has its deepest fleets in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Maharashtra. In Bihar, drone spraying for Rabi and Kharif maize runs through the CropWings pilot network, subject to a pilot being available in your district — open the app and check availability for your block before booking.
When should I spray my Kharif maize by drone?
Target the whorl stage roughly 15–35 days after sowing for fall armyworm, and again at tasselling if leaf blight appears. Kharif maize is generally sprayed July–September. Booking a drone lets you spray fast between monsoon showers, when a wet field makes knapsack access difficult.
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