Abstract: A fruit picker apparatus with a motor operated cutter which can be mounted on a pole consists of a basket unit and a cutter assembly; the cutter assembly having a knife which is mounted on a motor which connects with a wire/conductor loop which includes a switch which can be closed by the stem of a fruit to be picked; the basket unit having a basket which can hold and protect fruits; the basket unit having a compartment which can house the motor of the cutter assembly; the basket unit having a mean to be clamped on a pole or a rod; the basket unit having a compartment which can house at least a battery and a portion of the wire/conductor loop of the cutter assembly.