Agricultural spray drones are rapidly evolving from niche tools into mainstream equipment for custom applicators and ag retailers looking to improve application efficiency, precision, and labor productivity. In 2026, a new generation of high-capacity, AI-enabled systems is expanding what is possible in aerial application across a wide range of field conditions.
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J100
Agri Spray Drones
Agri Spray Drones is a leading distributor of agricultural spray drone technology in North America, the company says. The company has partnered with EAVision to introduce the J100 spray drone to the U.S. market. This unit is the first with LiDAR for superior terrain following and obstacle avoidance, it says. Equipped with an 11.9-gallon spray tank (plus an optional 110-pound spreader), the J100 can cover up to 60 acres per hour at a 2 GPA rate.
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XAG P150
Pegasus Robotics
The XAG P150 features an 18.4-gallon liquid tank and a high-efficiency spraying system. In operation, the unit can spray up to 7.9 gallons per minute. Its quad-rotor design creates a strong downdraft for uniform coverage, and upgrading to four centrifugal nozzles ensures it excels in challenging conditions, says the company. The P150’s advanced environment perception enables autonomous flight without preloaded maps, while its AI learning system and 4D imaging radar detect obstacles from 5 to 300 feet. It covers large fields autonomously at speeds of up to 40 mph.
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HD580
Raptor Dynamic
The HD580 is capable of reaching speeds of 30.8 MPH and can spray up to 10.5 gallons per minute from its 18.4-gallon tank when equipped with upgraded four-centrifugal nozzles. The unit’s ventilated battery design improves heat dissipation by 700%, says the company, optimizing cooling efficiency and ensuring consistent performance. The HD580’s flight control system features a 120-degree wide-angle lens, virtual gimbal, electronic stabilization, and night vision enhancement, allowing for precision flying in various field conditions.
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HYL-150 ARES
Hylio
Hylio’s latest ag drone, the HYL-150 ARES, features a 40-foot spray swath, 110-pound liquid capacity, and application rates of 50-plus acres per hour. Designed for heavy-use operators, it combines robust, serviceable components with Hylio’s swarm-enabled AgroSol Ground Control Software to maximize efficiency and reduce labor demands, says the company. With multi-drone swarm capabilities, the HYL-150 ARES allows users to treat, seed, or fertilize thousands of acres.
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DJI AGRAS T50
Ag Technology Solutions
The DJI AGRAS T50 is built with a coaxial twin-rotor propulsion system. The unit can carry 88 pounds of spraying payloads or 110 pounds of spreading payloads. It also features a magnetic drive impeller pump with up to 6.34 gallons per minute capacity using four nozzles or 4.23 gallons per minute using two nozzles.
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Ceres Air Black Betty Stacked
Drone Aerotech
The Ceres Air Black Betty Stacked is a high-capacity agricultural drone engineered for efficient, large-scale spraying and spreading. The unit features a 40-gallon spraying tank and a 53-gallon spreading tank, supporting a maximum payload of 397 pounds and a maximum takeoff weight of 617 pounds. With an output of up to 11 GPM spraying flow and a 661 pounds per minute spreading rate, Ceres Air Black Betty Stacked can cover up to 20 acres per flight with a maximum range of 1.2 miles.
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Ayre CX
Exedy Drones
The AYRE CX is designed with a 15-gallon product tank, high-efficiency motors, and precision centrifugal nozzles. Built to apply in row crops, on terraced hills, or to edge-of-field problem spots, the unit features a 34 Ah battery and a maximum operating speed of 31 MPH. Using a centrifugal rotary atomizer and electrostatic pump, the AYRE CX has a maximum payload capacity of 125 pounds for liquid products and 154 pounds for dry products.
Leading the charge is the Agri Spray Drones J100, developed in partnership with EAVision. The system integrates LiDAR-based terrain following and obstacle avoidance, allowing for precise operation in variable environments. With an 11.9-gallon spray tank and optional 110-pound spreader, the J100 can reportedly cover up to 60 acres per hour at 2 GPA, making it a strong fit for high-efficiency fieldwork.
“As terrain and field complexity increase, autonomous perception systems are becoming just as important as payload capacity,” Agri Spray Drones notes.
The XAG P150, distributed by Pegasus Robotics, pushes further into autonomy and flow performance. Featuring an 18.4-gallon tank and spray output up to 7.9 gallons per minute, the unit combines quad-rotor downwash for uniform coverage with AI-driven obstacle detection ranging from 5 to 300 feet. Its ability to operate at speeds up to 40 mph and function without preloaded maps highlights the shift toward fully adaptive field operations.
Raptor Dynamic’s HD580 emphasizes durability and stability under demanding conditions, reaching speeds of 30.8 mph with spray output up to 10.5 gallons per minute. Enhanced cooling systems and advanced flight controls — including wide-angle vision and night operation capabilities — support consistent performance in challenging environments.
Meanwhile, Hylio’s HYL-150 ARES brings swarm capability into focus. With a 110-pound payload capacity and application rates exceeding 50 acres per hour, the platform is designed for large-scale operators. Its AgroSol Ground Control Software enables multi-drone coordination across thousands of acres, reducing labor requirements while improving coverage efficiency.
At the heavy-duty end of the spectrum, systems like the Ceres Air Black BettyStacked deliver industrial-scale capacity, with a 40-gallon spray tank and output reaching 11 gallons per minute, while supporting up to 397 pounds of payload.
Across platforms, the trend is clear: larger payloads, smarter autonomy, and faster field coverage are redefining aerial application.
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