Short answer
Select the agricultural drone around the material and field workflow first. Spraying, fertilizer spreading, monitoring and mapping require different payload systems and operating plans.
Define the Agricultural Drone Mission First
Agricultural drones may support crop spraying, foliar application, fertilizer spreading, seed distribution, crop monitoring or field mapping. These are not interchangeable missions.
A spraying drone uses a tank, pump, pipes and nozzles. A spreading drone uses a hopper, metering system and distribution mechanism. Monitoring and mapping platforms may need cameras or other sensors instead. Start by deciding what the aircraft must apply, observe or measure.
What Matters When Choosing a Crop Spraying Drone?
Tank capacity affects refill frequency, but it does not describe the complete spraying workflow.
| Model | Spray tank | Selection direction |
|---|---|---|
| XJ-A20 | 20 L | Compact or fragmented field operations |
| XJ-A30 | 30 L | Medium-capacity spraying |
| HV50 | 50 L | Higher-volume agricultural work |
Also confirm pump flow, spray width, nozzle type, application rate, crop canopy, refill location and battery turnaround. The current HV50 agricultural configuration lists 12 L/min spray flow and a 6–10 m effective spray width with dual centrifugal nozzles. Actual results depend on wind, crop condition, liquid properties, height and route design.
Why Fertilizer Spreading Needs a Different Configuration
Granular material behaves differently from liquid. A fertilizer spreading drone needs a hopper, metering system and spreading mechanism rather than a spray pump and nozzle set.
Confirm granule size, density, moisture, target application rate, hopper capacity and distribution pattern. Current AeroSightX configurations include an optional 33 L spreading box for XJ-A20, an optional 50 L box for XJ-A30 and an 80 L spreading hopper for HV50.
If the operation needs both liquid spraying and granular spreading, a configurable platform may be more practical than maintaining two separate aircraft. See our fertilizer spreading solution for the application workflow.
How to Compare 20 L, 30 L and 50 L Agricultural Drones
A useful comparison includes field movement, refill time, battery planning and support—not only tank size.
- 20 L classUseful when fields are smaller, separated or require flexible movement.
- 30 L classA practical middle capacity when spraying and spreading are both considered.
- 50 L classMore suitable for higher daily workload and fewer refill cycles.
The largest platform is not automatically the best platform. The correct choice is the one that fits the actual farm workflow.
What Affects Agricultural Drone Price?
B2B agricultural drone pricing depends on the complete configuration, not only the aircraft frame.
Platform and payload
Aircraft class, tank or hopper, pump, nozzles and material metering.
Power and control
Batteries, chargers, controller, RTK, radar and positioning options.
Accessories and support
Spare parts, manuals, training, maintenance and technical support.
Commercial scope
Quantity, destination, packaging, branding and OEM/ODM requirements.
Compare quotations as: aircraft + payload system + batteries + charger + controller + accessories + support + delivery scope.
Agricultural Drone Buying Checklist
- 01Define the main mission: spraying, spreading, monitoring or mapping.
- 02Record crop type, field size, terrain, obstacles and refill location.
- 03Confirm liquid rate or granular material characteristics.
- 04Plan batteries, charging, transport and operator training.
- 05List spare parts, documentation, quantity and destination requirements.
- 06Specify OEM, ODM, packaging, branding or accessory requirements.
For additional context on agricultural drone use, read our agricultural drone applications guide.