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Crop Spraying Drones for Field Operations

Explore AeroSightX crop spraying drones for liquid application, fertilizer spreading and field operations. Compare 20 kg, 30 kg and 50 L platforms by tank capacity, payload, field size and operating requirements.

Agricultural drone spraying a rice field while an operator controls the mission.

Agricultural applications

Built for Different Agricultural Operations

The right platform depends on what must be applied, the crop layout and how the field team plans each operating cycle.

Agricultural drone spraying above a green rice field.

Field Crop Spraying

UAV-based liquid application for field crops and large planting areas.

Liquid SprayingField Operations
Agricultural drone spraying above an orange orchard.

Orchard Spraying

Aerial spraying for orchards and more complex crop layouts.

OrchardsComplex Terrain
Close view of an agricultural drone spray system applying liquid over crops.

Fertilizer Spreading

Granular spreading configurations for fertilizer and other agricultural materials.

SpreadingGranular Payload
Field operator controlling an agricultural spraying drone.

Field Monitoring & Data Collection

UAV-supported field observation and agricultural data collection.

MonitoringField Data

Match the aircraft to the mission

Application rate, field size, crop layout, refill distance, terrain and wind conditions determine the useful tank capacity and operating configuration.

Platform comparison

Compare Crop Spraying Drone Platforms

Compare AeroSightX agricultural UAVs by payload, tank capacity and intended field operation.

HV50 agricultural spraying and spreading drone main product image.

High-Capacity Platform

HV50 Agricultural Spraying & Spreading Drone

  • 50 L spray tank
  • 80 L spreader
  • Large fields and orchards
View HV50
XJ-A20 agricultural spraying drone main product image.

Compact Agricultural Platform

XJ-A20 20 L Crop Spraying Drone

  • 20 kg maximum payload
  • 20 L spray tank
  • Small and medium fields
View XJ-A20
XJ-A30 agricultural drone flying above a green field under a clear sky.

Medium-Capacity Field Platform

XJ-A30 30 kg Agriculture Spray Drone

  • 30 kg maximum payload
  • 30 L spray tank
  • Larger field operations
View XJ-A30

Selection guide

Which Spraying Drone Fits Your Farm?

20 L Class

Flexible field deployment

  • Small and medium fields
  • Flexible deployment
  • Lower refill volume
  • Regional service teams

Recommended: XJ A20

30 L Class

Higher daily workload

  • Medium and larger fields
  • Higher daily workload
  • Spraying and fertilizer operations
  • Fewer refill cycles

Recommended: XJ A30

50 L Class

High-capacity operations

  • Large-scale fields
  • Orchards
  • Professional spraying services
  • High-capacity spraying and spreading

Recommended: HV50

Mission planning

What Matters in a Crop Spraying Mission

Application Rate

The required liquid or granular application rate affects tank size, refill frequency and mission planning.

Field Size

Larger fields generally benefit from higher-capacity platforms and fewer refill cycles.

Crop & Field Layout

Crop type, row structure, orchard geometry and obstacles influence flight-path planning.

Refill & Turnaround

Consider water, fertilizer, battery and refill locations when estimating daily productivity.

Terrain

Slopes, irregular boundaries and terrain-following requirements affect platform selection.

Wind & Environment

Wind conditions can influence spray drift and operational safety.

Operating workflow

From Field Planning to Spraying

A repeatable field cycle connects mission planning, payload preparation, route setup and turnaround decisions.

Agricultural drone operations across rice, orchard, field crop and mountain farming environments.
  1. 01

    Define the Field

    Confirm boundaries, crop type and treatment area.

  2. 02

    Select the Payload

    Choose the spray tank or spreading configuration.

  3. 03

    Plan the Route

    Define the agricultural flight route around the work area.

  4. 04

    Execute the Mission

    Maintain the target spraying or spreading parameters.

  5. 05

    Refill & Repeat

    Replace liquid, fertilizer or batteries as required.

Field productivity

Improve Field Efficiency With the Right Configuration

Agricultural UAV efficiency depends on more than flight speed. Tank capacity, refill distance, battery rotation, field geometry and application rate all affect real-world productivity.

Tank Capacity

Larger tanks reduce refill frequency.

Route Planning

Structured routes reduce repetitive manual control.

Battery Rotation

Battery planning supports continuous field operations.

Field Layout

Irregular fields may require more route adjustments.

Agricultural drone spraying over a wide citrus orchard.

OEM / ODM Agricultural UAV Development

Need a Different Spraying Configuration?

AeroSightX can evaluate an existing spraying platform or support agricultural UAV development around crop type, field size, payload and local operating conditions.

Define the mission first, then align the tank, spreading system, flight functions, airframe and brand presentation around the project.

Discuss a Custom Agricultural UAV
01

Spray Tank Configuration

Match liquid capacity and mission cycle.

02

Spreading System

Configure granular payload delivery.

03

Payload Capacity

Review useful load against field needs.

04

Flight Functions

Align route and operating functions.

05

Airframe Configuration

Adapt aircraft and mission equipment.

06

Branding / OEM

Coordinate appearance and documentation.

常见问题解答

Questions Buyers Usually Need Answered First

The suitable answer depends on the selected product, application and project requirements.

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What crops and environments can the HV50 serve for spraying?

The HV50 can support rice, wheat, corn, cotton, vegetables and orchards. Flight height, speed, nozzle selection and route planning should be matched to each crop and terrain.

How should flight height and speed be set for field crops?

Typical field-crop settings keep the aircraft about 1.5 to 2.5 m above low canopies, with speed commonly around 4 to 6 m/s. Final settings should follow the crop, chemical and local operating guidance.

Can the drone operate in orchards with uneven tree heights?

Yes. Terrain-following and obstacle-avoidance radar help maintain a stable relative altitude, while downwash supports canopy penetration. Maintain visual observation and safe clearances.

Can drone spraying reduce water consumption?

Yes. Typical water savings can be 70% to 90% compared with ground spraying, depending on crop, application rate and operating conditions.

Can the drone start field operations soon after rain?

Wait until leaves are dry and the site is firm before spraying to avoid chemical loss and equipment contamination or corrosion.

What Does Your Field Operation Require?

Tell us the crop type, field size, required tank capacity, spraying or spreading needs and expected quantity. Our team can recommend an existing AeroSightX platform or evaluate a customized agricultural UAV configuration.

Crop Type · Field Size · Tank Capacity · Payload · Quantity

Discuss Your Crop Spraying Project

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