Free Tools for Farmers & Drone Operators
Six free calculators and planning tools to estimate spray costs, compare buy-vs-hire options, size your drone fleet, and plan your application season.
Spray Cost Calculator
Estimate total drone spray cost by crop, acreage, and number of applications. Includes comparison against ground rig rates.
Open toolROI: Buy vs. Hire
Should you buy a drone or hire an operator? Enter your acreage, crop mix, and budget to get a break-even analysis.
Open toolCoverage Time Estimator
How long will it take to spray your fields? Enter drone model, acres, and field layout to estimate job duration.
Open toolAcreage Converter
Convert between acres, hectares, and square feet instantly. Useful for quoting and USDA program applications.
Open toolDrone Comparison Tool
Compare DJI Agras T50, T25P, Hylio AG-272, and XAG P100 side by side: price, tank capacity, coverage rate, and NDAA status.
Open toolCrop Treatment Calendar
Monthly guide to optimal drone application timing for corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, rice, vineyards, and orchards.
Open toolAbout these tools
All calculators use 2025/2026 US market rates sourced from operator surveys and industry reports. Figures are estimates only. Contact verified operators via the operator directory for binding quotes. Rates vary by region, field size, and product type.