Product type · Cultivation drones and crop robotics
Spray and spreading drones
What is a spray and spreading drones?
Spray and spreading drones are multirotor aircraft that apply liquids or granules along programmed paths. They reach wet, steep or tall crops without wheel damage, but flying permission and permission to apply a specific product are separate legal questions in every country.
In-depth guide: Spray drone guide
Documented specification examples
Examples from commercial datasheets and independent sources reviewed by SeedMatch on 26 October 2026 (source records held on file). They are not universal ranges, guarantees or offers; confirm every value in the supplier's quotation.
| Liquid tank (examples) | about 40 L to 100 L |
|---|---|
| Spray width (example) | about 4–11 m at 3 m above crop |
| Spray flow (examples) | about 16–40 L/min |
| Granule tank (examples) | about 75–150 L; granules 0.5–5 mm |
| Wind limit (example) | about 6 m/s |
Typical applications: Rice, orchards, plantations, steep or wet fields.
Indicative price: not published — no current, comparable sourced price was found. Prices come only from reviewed quotations.
Evidenced sourcing countries: China, United States, Hungary (not a market ranking).
Advantages
- No crop trampling
- Access to difficult terrain
- Targeted application
Limitations and risks
- Strict and changing aviation and pesticide rules
- Drift risk in wind
- Batteries and pumps need frequent service
Maintenance
- Clean chemical circuits after use
- Inspect propellers, pumps and nozzles
- Manage battery cycles
Sustainability and compliance
Savings in water and chemicals are vendor claims until measured on your farm.
EU: aerial spraying is prohibited except by derogation; a Dec 2025 proposal to ease drone use is not yet law. US: FAA Part 137 plus exemptions. China: rules from 1 Jan 2024. Brazil: MAPA Ordinance 298/2021.
Questions to ask in your RFQ
- Which aviation and product approvals apply in your country?
- Who trains and certifies pilots?
- What spare parts and service are local?
Compare with related types
| Type | Maturity | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Spray and spreading drones | Established | Rice, orchards, plantations, steep or wet fields. |
| Multispectral mapping drones | Established | Scouting, stand counts, stress detection, variable-rate maps. |
| Weeding robots (mechanical and laser) | Early commercial | Vegetables, sugar beet, onions, organic row crops. |
| Robotic harvesting | Early commercial | Tabletop strawberries, greenhouse tomatoes; tree fruit in trials. |
| Autonomous orchard sprayers | Established | Orchards, vineyards, nut crops. |
Questions buyers ask
Spray and spreading drones are multirotor aircraft that apply liquids or granules along programmed paths. They reach wet, steep or tall crops without wheel damage, but flying permission and permission to apply a specific product are separate legal questions in every country.
Clean chemical circuits after use. Inspect propellers, pumps and nozzles. Manage battery cycles.
Strict and changing aviation and pesticide rules. Drift risk in wind. Batteries and pumps need frequent service.
EU: aerial spraying is prohibited except by derogation; a Dec 2025 proposal to ease drone use is not yet law. US: FAA Part 137 plus exemptions. China: rules from 1 Jan 2024. Brazil: MAPA Ordinance 298/2021.
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Independent and official sources
- EASA — specific category drone operations
- European Commission proposal COM(2025) 1021 on drone application (proposal, not law)
- FAA — dispensing chemicals and agricultural products with UAS (2026)
- CAAC — interim regulations on unmanned aircraft flight (effective 1 Jan 2024)
- MAPA Ordinance 298/2021 — remotely piloted aerial application (Brazil)
Request spray and spreading drones through SeedMatch
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Availability and the ability to trade depend on the law of each origin, destination and transit country and on the relevant permits and approvals. SeedMatch Group is not a manufacturer, importer, exporter, seller or regulatory approver; requests are reviewed by our team before any commercial introduction. Each participant is responsible for the requirements of its own role under applicable law: suppliers for their products in the origin and destination countries, buyers for their own import permissions and due diligence. We do not guarantee any supplier's compliance. Pesticides and other chemicals are never published or offered without explicit official approval in the destination country. Participant responsibilities · Regulation & restricted items