Modern DJI drones, from the Agras series for spraying to the Mavic 3M and other mapping platforms, already give farmers a big edge in efficiency. But the real power comes when you combine drone imagery with advanced analytics.
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Platforms like Solvi and Agremo turn your aerial maps into actionable insights, so you’re not just looking at pretty pictures, you’re making better farming decisions.
Here’s how each key function works and how it adds value to your drone operations.
After planting, one of the first questions is: “Did my crop establish well?”
A stand count analysis uses drone imagery to automatically count plants or seedlings across the field.
Why it helps: Quickly identifies poor emergence zones so you can decide if replanting is worth it. This means less walking, faster scouting, and targeted action.
Drone tie-in: Fly your Agras drone (with camera module) or a mapping drone, upload the images, and get a complete emergence report without stepping into every row.
Using indices like NDVI, these maps show crop vigor in colour — green for healthy, red/yellow for stressed.
Why it helps: Pinpoints problem areas from pests, disease, nutrient deficiency, or water stress before they spread.
Drone tie-in: Run a mapping flight with your Mavic 3M or similar multispectral drone, then send the output to analytics software. You’ll know exactly where to spray, irrigate, or test soil — saving time and inputs.
AI-powered weed detection identifies weed-infested areas in the field and maps them into zones.
Why it helps: Enables spot spraying or variable-rate herbicide application, cutting chemical costs and reducing crop damage.
Drone tie-in: Agremo can generate DJI Agras-ready “recipe maps” for immediate spraying. Solvi can also produce weed zone files — you just load them manually into the drone’s app.
Yield prediction tools estimate production before harvest, using plant counts, health data, and growth models.
Why it helps: Allows you to plan storage, logistics, and sales earlier in the season, and manage cash flow with more certainty.
Drone tie-in: Capture imagery mid-season, run the analysis, and adjust fertiliser or irrigation to boost yield where it matters most.
From trial plot analysis for research to damage assessment for insurance claims, specialised analytics open up new value streams.
Why it helps: Gives you data-backed evidence for insurers, trial partners, or agronomy decisions. Productivity zoning helps you manage variable inputs more efficiently.
Drone tie-in: Use your mapping drone to capture high-resolution images after storms, trials, or throughout the season — then turn those images into actionable maps and reports.
Analytics aren’t just about observation — they guide immediate action.
Why it helps: By linking analytics outputs to your Agras spray missions, you can act on insights instantly — whether it’s spraying only stressed areas, adjusting rates for different zones, or applying fertiliser where it’s needed most.
Drone tie-in: Agremo offers one-click DJI Agras compatibility, while Solvi exports standard SHP/GeoTIFF files that you can import into the DJI app.
Your DJI Agras or mapping drone is a powerful tool, but pairing it with analytics like stand counts, vigor maps, weed detection, yield forecasts, and zone management transforms it into a complete precision agriculture system.
Instead of treating every hectare the same, you can make data-driven, targeted decisions that save time, reduce costs, and maximise yields.
Whether you use Solvi’s fast, flexible self-service tools or Agremo’s turnkey, Agras-ready reports, integrating analytics into your drone workflow means you’re getting the absolute most out of your investment.
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This article provides a technical yet farmer-friendly comparison of Solvi and Agremo, helping you understand which tool might fit your needs and encouraging you to try these modern solutions for crop analysis and yield predictions.
Introduction
Drone analytics can turn aerial imagery into actionable farm insights. Solvi and Agremo are two leading platforms, both work with DJI drones but serve slightly different needs.
They can produce field maps (like NDVI plant health maps, weed hotspot maps, plant counts, and more) to help improve yields and efficiency. However, they differ in their approach and strengths.
Workflow: Upload images → process → interact with results.
Solvi offers a Real-time analytics tool. It involves plant counts (via PlantAI™), custom AI training for unique crops, and plot-level trial analysis.
Users upload drone images to Solvi’s cloud, which then quickly stitches the photos into an orthomosaic map and runs analyses. Processing is fast – imagery is typically converted into accurate maps within 30–60 minutes of upload solvi.ag . Solvi emphasizes giving agronomists direct control: with its PlantAI feature, you can perform your own plant counts or detect weeds in the same day (often an hour or two after flying, depending on field size). The platform originated in research and field trial applications, so it offers fine-grained analysis (e.g. per-plot metrics for trials) and even allows training custom AI models for unique crops solvi.ag .
In short, Solvi’s workflow is interactive and on-demand – you collect imagery and get results back immediately, which is valuable for timely scouting and decision-making.
Workflow: Upload images → request analysis → receive ready-to-use reports.
Agremo is more like an all-in-one farming service. It can handle everything from image stitching to analysis to reporting. Agremo offers multiple product modules, for instance,
Crop Monitoring (for farmers and crop advisors), and
Field Trials (for researchers)
Agremo’s focus is broad-scale farm management – it covers standard use-cases like stand counts, yield estimates, weed zone maps, plant stress detection, and even direct “prescription” maps for variable-rate applications.
They all operate through a unified web app. A key difference is that many of Agremo’s advanced analytics are delivered as reports on a request basis. After uploading your mapped images and selecting an analysis, you often wait up to 1–2 days to receive the results. This slower turnaround reflects that Agremo’s team or algorithms are processing the data with quality checks, and then providing a polished PDF report, shapefiles, and other outputs. The advantage is that the results are thorough and ready to use, with minimal effort from the user.
In summary, Agremo’s workflow feels more “send and receive”, you request an analysis and get a professional report a bit later, making it convenient for busy growers who want actionable insights without tinkering with software.
Choose Agremo if you operate DJI Agras drones, need compliance-ready spray maps, and prefer quick, ready-to-use reports.
Choose Solvi if you run research trials, work with specialty crops, or need same-day, customizable analytics.
Note: DFH is exploring offering Agremo as a reseller to make it more accessible locally, more information and pricing will be available closer to the date. Keep an eye out for our updates.
If you're an Australian grower or grazier considering a spray drone, you're likely weighing up the soon-to-be-released DJI Agras T100 against the proven performance of the T50. Here's a breakdown of the key factors to help guide your decision.Purpose and Use Case
DJI T100:
Designed for large, open, and relatively flat properties (300+ ha), the T100 excels in broadacre operations. Its size, speed, and liquid capacity make it ideal for covering long, uninterrupted runs with minimal obstacles like trees or steep hills.
DJI T50:
While the T50 is also suitable for broadacre work, it's more compact and agile-making it better suited to mixed terrain including hills, paddock edges, and tighter spaces. Though it covers less ground per hour than the T100, its versatility is a strength.
Productivity and Performance
T50:
- Already available and field-proven.
- June sale pricing: $27,500 ex GST for the 3-battery bundle.
- Two T50s can cover up to 26 ha/hour combined (13 ha/hour each at 25 L/ha application rate).
- Flow rate: 24 L/min.
- Tank capacity: 40 L.
- Cruise speed: ~28 kph.
T100 (estimated):
- Not yet released; real-world performance still to be confirmed.
- Estimated coverage: ~21 ha/hour at 25 L/ha.
- Flow rate: up to 40 L/min.
- Tank capacity: 75 L.
- Likely spray speed: ~38 kph.
In theory, the T100 could be ~1.5x more productive than a single T50. However, it's still slightly less productive than two T50s combined-though simpler logistically, with just one aircraft to manage and fewer battery swaps.
Labour and Logistics
2x T50s:
- Requires 2 operators.
- More equipment to manage.
- Greater trailer space and more setup time.
- Can operate side-by-side or in different paddocks simultaneously.
T100:
- Operable by a single person.
- Bulkier, but designed to be disassembled for easier transport.
- Easier to manage day-to-day from a staffing perspective.
Reliability and Maturity
T50:
- Well-tested and reliable in Australian conditions.
- A known issue with some battery batches has now been resolved.
T100:
- Brand new platform.
- As with most new tech, expect some initial firmware issues.
- DJI generally responds quickly with updates.
Cost Comparison and ROI
Option A: Two T50s
- 2x T50 kits (3 batteries each): $55,000 ex GST
- 2x Spreaders: $4,000
- 24 kVA generator required
- Total: ~$59,000 ex GST
Option B: One T100
- T100 kit (3 batteries): ~$44,000 ex GST (expected)
- 1x Spreader: $2,000
- 16 kVA 3-phase generator required
- Total: ~$46,000 ex GST
Additional Considerations:
- The T100 will likely hold its value longer due to newer tech.
- T50s are eligible for the instant asset write-off before June 30.
- With two drones, you gain operational redundancy and more flexibility.
Final Thoughts
If you need a solution right now that is proven, versatile, and cost-effective-two T50s are a smart move, especially while EOFY deals and tax incentives are active.
If your primary goal is broadacre efficiency with simpler logistics and you're comfortable waiting (and taking a chance on a new platform), the T100 may be worth holding out for.
We hope these insights help with your decision. For tailored advice, contact the DronesForHire.com.au team on 029 829 or [ protected]
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For broadacre work, we speculate (we don’t have our first unit yet as at the time of writing – 15/7/25), that the DJI T100 will cover up to 26 ha of crops like cotton per hour (at 20L per ha application rate (one drone).
For spot spraying, compared to a quick spray, you should expect to be roughly 3x as efficient and be using 20%-60% less chemical to get the same kill rate (spray drones are famous for their efficacy because they have the advantage of their big rotors pushing droplets down, and circulating them throughout the target.
If you are an existing spray drone operator , operating a T50 or T40, you may perceive the T100 as a very big machine, designed just for large broadacre properties – this is not necessarily the case – the T100 has a new lidar sensory system which will enable it to much more confidently move around tricky country – steep, rocky sections, gullies, trees surprisingly well for a relatively big fella! This lidar system will also, in some cases, negate the need to pre map the operating area – because the aircraft is more capable of sensing its surrounding environment on the fly and making more confident (less hesitation ) manoeuvres as a result.
Let’s say you’re doing 500 ha a day with your SP sprayer. You might only need 2x or at most 3x T00 drones to do the same, but it’s important to note an SP sprayer costs about 20x as much ($800k or more), requires a lot more maintenance, and can’t operate on soft (wet) ground. So whilst a T100 is not an SP sprayer, it punches way above its weight considering its size, cost, and versatility. Not to mention its modular design, uncomplicated maintenance program, low cost of parts, no diesel expense, and much more efficient use of inputs.
Keep in mind, operating one or more spray drones requires battery changes and liquid/granular refills as a steady workflow as you’re going. You’re not sitting in the cab of an SP sprayer – rather, your running an ag drone pit crew!
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How the DJI T100 compares to the XAG P150 - here’s a side‑by‑side comparison of the key specs for each aircraft (as at 15/7/25):
1. The T100 can be filled to 100L (or 75L to maintain official AU MTOW). The P150 liquid tank can be filled to 70L,
2. The T100 max flow rate is 40L per min. The P150 max flow rate is 30L per min,
3. The T100 has a 5-13m spray width, the P150 has a 5-10 m spray width,
4. The T100 spreader has 150L tank capacity, 3-10m spreading width, and a 400 Kg/min output rate. The TP150 spreader is 115L, 3-8m spreading width, and 280 Kg/min output rate
5. The T100 has an optional 85 kg capacity payload carrying kit (for e.g. produce, stock feed, emergency deliveries) . The P150 does not have any such innovation.
6. The T100 has a 20m/sec max flight speed, The P150 18m/sec. A note about speed: a spray drone should go up to the speed at which it does not start to outrun its own spraying system-the speed at which it can still get the droplets down onto the target thoroughly and consistently, whilst also being able to detect obstacles and ground height changes and respond safely. Hereby maintaining a quality spraying standard for customers and good safe operating procedures for all. The T100 can achieve these speeds because of its particular high flow rates, size of its propellers (downward force), and unique lidar terrain and obstacle sensing system. Coming close to 20m/sec without these features is like mowing the lawn with the blades set at the highest position and jogging instead of walking. A poor result is achieved in a dangerous way. (made even worse if the drone has a lower flow rate).
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DJI T25 vs T50 vs T100The DJI Agras T100 was released recently.
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We’ll dive into a head-to-head comparison of the T25, T50, and the new T100 to see how they stack up and help you decide which drone fits your farming needs best.
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When it comes to agricultural drones, efficiency isn't just about how long they can fly — it's about how much ground they can cover in each flight.
At first glance, the loaded flight times seem similar across models, but remember, the T100 is lifting nearly double the weight of a T50 and almost 4× that of a T25 in each flight).
It drastically increases efficiency per sortie. From experience, our customers get to do 17-18hc per hour in maximum, with a typical operating efficiency of 12 hectares an hour. Given the T50 and T100 have a swath width of 10m, after some calculations on the expected coverage:
Fewer flights = fewer takeoffs, fewer refills, less battery swapping, and reduce the cumulative battery cycles and man-hours required. In a day of work, the T100 could complete 1–2 fewer flights than a T50 for the same area — and cut hours off a job compared to the T25. We estimate that a T100 could save around 20-25% in time and labor compared to using a T50 for the same workload. Over a long day, that might mean finishing a few hours earlier or covering extra fields – which lowers operating cost over time.
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All three drones have similar recommended wind tolerance (around 6 m/s for safe spraying), but the T100’s heavier frame and more powerful motors provide extra stability in breezy conditions where a lighter drone might struggle. Faster and more stable flight translates into quicker job completion and the ability to operate in marginal conditions that might ground smaller drones.
The T100 can empty its full tank in just ~2–3 minutes at max flow, allowing fast, dense applications when needed (e.g. fertilizer, frost control). You can also fine-tune spray settings for lighter, more delicate applications. It's fast and flexible.
Of course, not everyone needs that extreme capacity. If your typical jobs are small orchards or vegetable plots, a 75 L tank might be overkill (and you’re paying for capacity you won’t fully use every time). That’s why DJI still offers the T25 and T50 – they are more size-appropriate for modest needs. The T25’s 20 L tank is often enough for small farms or research plots, and its compact size makes refilling and handling very quick. The T50’s 40 L hits a sweet spot for many medium-sized farms – big enough to cut down refills significantly versus older 10–20 L drones, but not as large and heavy as the T100.
The T100’s spreader is a beast for capacity and spreading rate. It now also features an intelligent screw feeder system with 4 different attachments to handle granule sizes from fine powder up to about 10 mm without clogging. For the T50, you have no options to change the feeder. Now for the T100, you are able to swap the screw feeders, which allows you to adjust how the granule drops and changes the spread width.
By comparison, the T50’s spreader holds ~75 L and can output ~100+ kg/min, and the T25’s holds 30 L (outputting ~190 kg/min max). All can effectively spread cover crop seeds or fertilizer, but the T100 can cover vastly more area per fill and is better suited for large-scale spreading tasks.
With a faster airspeed and stronger propulsion system, it helps to push the granules better to the soil and increase efficiencies.
Heavy-Lifting Mode (T100 Only)Unique to the T100, it has a lifting mode with a winch hook that can carry up to 85 kg of payload (via a 10 m rope).
This isn’t a feature used for crop spraying, but it opens up other possibilities on the farm – for example, hauling supplies to remote locations, ferrying irrigation equipment, or even supporting tasks like aerial firefighting with a small water bucket. Essentially, the T100 can double as an aerial crane for rural operations. We are excited to explore possible options for this new added lifting system.
Despite the massive differences in capacity, all these battery systems are designed for rapid charging and long service life. The T100’s single battery carries roughly 1.8× the energy of the T50’s battery on its 9kW fast charger. By the time you’ve refilled the spray tank, a fresh battery can be ready to go.
Equally impressive is the battery lifespan. They are rated for up to 1,500 charge cycles with proper maintenance – far more than previous-gen drone batteries. In other words, they can be used for several seasons of heavy use before needing replacement, which significantly lowers your long-term operating costs.
All three drones come with DJI’s proven Dual Active Phased Array Radar systems and binocular vision sensors. These give each drone a 360° awareness of its surroundings. In practical terms, they can detect obstacles in front of and behind the drone out to about 30 m (even in darkness or fog, since radar isn’t reliant on light). The drones will automatically brake and rise to avoid obstacles, and they also use this system for terrain following – hugging the ground contour to keep a constant height above crops, which is critical for even spray coverage.
NOW: The Agras T100 has the onboard Lidar scanner and an augmented reality (AR) display system. The sensing range has also been increased from 30m to 60m on the T100. This helps with obstacle avoidance despite the increase in flight speed. The spinning Lidar unit actively maps the environment in 3D with high precision. This means the T100 can pick up smaller or low-contrast obstacles that radar might miss – for example, thin power lines or bare branches. The Lidar data feeds into the new AR interface for the pilot: using the DJI Goggles or on the controller screen, you can actually see a live point-cloud visualization of the terrain and obstacles around the drone. They highlight power lines or obstacles (like an AR outline of a tree) and even project the drone’s planned path and landing point onto the display.
DJI has kept the user experience consistent across the T25, T50, and T100 – so if you can fly one, you can transition to the others with minimal learning curve. All three run on the DJI Agras/Pilot 2 application and support the DJI RC Plus series remote controllers (the T100 and newer T25 ship with the latest RC Plus 2, while the T50 uses the original RC Plus). The newer RC will give you better transmissions (O4).
These controllers feature a bright 7-inch screen, are weather-resistant, and have customizable buttons – perfect for outdoor use with gloves on, etc. The interface for mission planning is the same: you can draw or import field boundaries, set your spray parameters (like dosage per hectare, flight height, overlap, etc.), and the app will generate an efficient flight path automatically. One-tap takeoff and autonomous mission execution are standard on all.
Physical handling and transportAgras T25: This is the smallest and lightest, weighing about 32–33 kg with battery. It has a compact folding design that one person can carry and deploy fairly easily (it’s about the size of a large suitcase when folded). If your operations involve moving the drone between many small fields, the T25’s portability is a big plus. You can throw it in the back of a utility vehicle or pickup and set it up in minutes by yourself.
Agras T50: With a takeoff weight around 52 kg (battery in), the T50 is heftier. It also folds, but you will typically use two people to lift and carry it safely, especially with a full tank. It’s still quite portable for its capacity – fitting in a ute/trailer and deployable by a small team in the field. Many consider the T50 the largest size that’s comfortably handled without specialized equipment. It strikes a balance between size and convenience.
Agras T100: This drone is massive – roughly 73 kg with battery and empty tank. It does have folding arms to reduce its volume for transport, but make no mistake, you’ll likely need a pickup truck or trailer dedicated to hauling it, and might require two people (if not some lifting tools) to move it around. Field deployment of the T100 might involve ramps or dollies to roll it out if it’s loaded. The extra logistics are something to plan for if you go with the T100 – it’s a powerhouse, but not as grab-and-go as a T25.
Another operational aspect is support and ecosystem. All these Agras drones tie into the DJI SmartFarm platform. This means you can log your flights, generate spray reports, and even use cloud-based tools for crop management. If you’re an agronomist or large farm manager, the data captured (spray volume, area covered, flight maps) can be invaluable for your records. The T100 being the newest also integrates with any upcoming DJI farm AI features (for example, spotting crop health issues via its camera, or connecting with DJI Base Stations for centimeter-level positioning). But even the T25 and T50 benefit from this ecosystem approach – they’re not isolated gadgets, they’re part of a larger smart farming toolkit.
Which Drone Should You Choose?From our experience, many users start with what fits their current needs (maybe a T25 for a hobby farm or a T50 for a business). If you’re on the fence, consider your 2-3 year outlook: Are you taking on bigger projects or expanding your farm acreage? If so, opting for the larger model might save you from having to upgrade again so soon. On the other hand, if your work volume remains modest, the smaller models will serve you well without extra complexity.
Aside from increase in spraying and spreading efficiency, the new lifting features and safety systems is also something nice to consider as it adds a whole new purpose to the T100.
Lastly, consider redundancy and fleet composition – some large operators use multiple T50s simultaneously instead of one T100, for example, to have a backup and flexibility of splitting up for different fields. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer, but the good news is all three Agras drones carry DJI’s hallmark reliability and support. No matter which you choose, you’re getting a high-quality aircraft that has been tested and proven in real farming conditions worldwide.
Still not sure which drone is the perfect fit for your needs? Give us a call – we’re happy to talk through your requirements, budget, and expectations to help you make the right choice. We’ve worked with operators using all of these models and can offer insights into what will serve you best. When you’re ready, we can also provide training (Setup, RePL, Type ratings etc) and support to get you flying confidently.
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