Compare Agricultural Spray Drones Side by Side
The US agricultural spray drone market in 2026 is led by the DJI Agras T50 ($22,000 to $28,000 post-tariff, 40L tank, not NDAA compliant) and the Hylio AG-272 (estimated $55,000 to $75,000, 68L tank, NDAA compliant, US-made). This tool compares all major models on tank capacity, price, NDAA status, wind resistance, throughput and best-fit use case.
| Model | Mfr / Country | NDAA | Tank (L) | Max wind | IP Rating | MSRP | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hylio AG-230 | Hylio USA (Richmond, TX) | Yes | 30L | 25 mph | IP55 | Not published; use configurator at configurator.hyl.io | Details → |
| Hylio AG-272 | Hylio USA (Richmond, TX) | Yes | 68L | 25 mph | IP55 | Not published; use configurator at configurator.hyl.io (estimated $55,000 to $75,000) | Details → |
| Pyka Pelican 2 | Pyka USA (Alameda, CA) | Yes | 300L | mph | Not listed | Starting at $550,000 | Details → |
| Ceres Air C31 (Black Betty Stacked) | Ceres Air Pending verification | No | L | mph | Pending | Details → | |
| DJI Agras T10 | DJI China | No | 8L | 13.4 mph | Relay IP55; aircraft body not rated | Discontinued from new channels; used T10 inventory typically $4,000 to $7,000 | Details → |
| DJI Agras T100 | DJI China | No | 100L | 13.4 mph | Not listed on spec page | Not published; contact dealer (tariff uncertainty) | Details → |
| DJI Agras T25 | DJI China | No | 20L | 13.4 mph | Relay IP55; aircraft body not rated | 12,500 pre-tariff; higher post-tariff (2026) | Details → |
| DJI Agras T25P | DJI China | No | 20L | 13.4 mph | Relay IP55; aircraft body not rated | Pending DJI / dealer confirmation; expect post-tariff pricing in the same band as the T25 ($16,000 to $20,000 range) | Details → |
| DJI Agras T40 | DJI China | No | 40L | 13.4 mph | Relay IP55; aircraft body not rated | Discontinued from new channels; remaining dealer inventory $20,000 to $25,000 post-tariff | Details → |
| DJI Agras T50 | DJI China | No | 40L | 13.4 mph | Relay IP55; aircraft body not rated | 18,000 pre-tariff; 22,000 to 28,000 post-tariff (2026) | Details → |
| EAVision J100 | EAVision China | No | 16L | 13.4 mph | Pending verification | Pending dealer confirmation; positioned below DJI Agras T50 in the US channel | Details → |
| Joyance J100 | Joyance China | No | L | mph | Pending | Details → | |
| Joyance J150 | Joyance China | No | L | mph | Pending | Details → | |
| LeadingEdge PV40X | LeadingEdge Aerial Technologies United States | No | L | mph | Pending | Details → | |
| Talos T60X | Talos Drones Unconfirmed (US-branded) | No | 50L | mph | Not published | From $17,899 (sale); regular $20,999 | Details → |
| XAG P100 | XAG China | No | 40L | 17.9 mph | IP67 spray system; aircraft IP55 | Discontinued; remaining dealer inventory $20,000 to $25,000 post-tariff | Details → |
| XAG P100 Pro | XAG China (Guangzhou) | No | 50L | 22 mph | IPX6K | Not published; quote-based through US dealers | Details → |
Which drone is right for you?
If you need NDAA compliance: The Hylio AG-272 (68L tank, US-made in Richmond, TX) is the primary commercially available option for federal contracts, state programs and university-funded work. The Pyka Pelican 2 (fixed-wing, 100+ acres per hour) is an NDAA-compliant option for very large flat fields only.
If you want the lowest cost of entry: The DJI Agras T25 ($12,500 pre-tariff) is the most affordable T-series option with a 20L tank. The Talos T60X starts at $17,899 and offers US customer support and parts availability. For established operators, the DJI T50 offers the best parts network and throughput per dollar post-tariff at $22,000 to $28,000.
If wind is your constraint: The Hylio AG-272 rated to 25 mph winds significantly outperforms the DJI T50 (13.4 mph max) and XAG P100 Pro (22 mph). For operators in Great Plains, coastal or Mountain West markets where wind regularly exceeds 15 mph, the AG-272 wind rating provides real scheduling advantages.
If you spray 2,000+ acres per day: The DJI Agras T100 (100L tank, single-charge 8.8 acres at 3 gpa) dramatically reduces refill stops for high-volume operations. At 1,000+ acres per day, the T100 tank advantage outweighs its higher price and smaller dealer footprint.
Drone comparison questions answered
The DJI Agras T50 remains the most popular choice because of its proven dealer network, parts availability and $22,000 to $28,000 price point post-tariff. If you need NDAA compliance, the Hylio AG-272 is the primary US-made alternative at an estimated $55,000 to $75,000.
For operators treating 1,000+ acres per day across large contiguous fields, the T100 reduces daily refill cycles by roughly 60 percent. For smaller or irregular fields, the T50 is more maneuverable and has a much larger dealer network.
The National Defense Authorization Act restricts federal and many state agencies from using drones with components from designated foreign manufacturers (including DJI and XAG). If you do federal, state or university-funded work, you likely need an NDAA-compliant drone. Private farm contracts are not subject to NDAA.
US manufacturing costs, smaller production volume and NDAA-compliant components (SpektreWorks Blue Cube flight controller, US-sourced electronics). The 170 percent tariff on Chinese drones has narrowed this gap significantly in 2026.
Yes. Many operators run DJI for private farm contracts (lower cost per unit) and Hylio for federal or state-funded work requiring NDAA compliance. The two platforms use different ground stations and software, so pilot training covers both.