Free Tools for Farmers and Drone Operators
Six free calculators for agricultural drone planning: spray cost estimation using 2026 Iowa State Extension data, buy vs hire ROI analysis with USDA EQIP modeling, field coverage time estimation for 7 drone models, acreage unit conversion, side-by-side drone model comparison and seasonal treatment calendar by crop and state.
Spray Cost Calculator
Estimate per-acre drone spraying cost by crop, state and number of passes. Uses 2026 Iowa State Extension data.
Open toolBuy vs. Hire ROI Calculator
Compare owning a drone versus hiring an operator. Find your break-even acreage with USDA EQIP cost-share modeling.
Open toolCoverage Time Estimator
How long to spray your fields? Includes battery swaps, refill stops and single-day feasibility for 7 drone models.
Open toolAcreage Converter
Convert between acres, hectares, square feet, square meters and sections instantly. Built for US agricultural work.
Open toolDrone Comparison Tool
Compare DJI Agras, Hylio AG-272, XAG P100 Pro and Talos T60X specs, pricing and NDAA status side by side.
Open toolTreatment Calendar
When to book drone spraying for your crop in your state. Monthly windows with booking deadlines by region.
Open toolQuestions about these tools
Yes, all six tools are completely free. No account, no email, no login required.
Pricing data from the 2026 Iowa State Extension Custom Rate Survey, University of Missouri Extension G1274 and regional operator data. Drone specs from manufacturer sites (DJI, Hylio, XAG, Talos, Pyka). Treatment timing from university extension trial data (Iowa State, Purdue, Kansas State, University of Arkansas, UC Davis).
Yes. All calculators are mobile-first, with touch-friendly inputs and responsive layouts that work on any screen size.