DRT Decision Tool · DJI AGRAS Platform

AG Drone ROI Calculator

Compare operation costs, estimate payback, and choose the right DJI Agras model for your acreage, crop type, and service scenario.

Start Calculation View DJI Agriculture Products
Cost SavingCompare drone operation cost vs. current application method.
Payback ROIEstimate payback acreage and spray-day break-even point.
Model SelectionReview T100, T70P, T50, and T25P use-case fit.
Available Model Choices
T100Large-scale capacity
T70PBalanced productivity
T50Proven mid-size platform
T25PCompact & entry-level

📊 Yearly Operation Cost Saving Calculator

AG drone application cost vs. your current spraying method

🚜 Current Spraying Method

DJI AGRAS T100

AGRAS T100

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AG Drone Operation
Total Annual Cost
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💸 Current Application Method
Total Annual Cost
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💰 Total Application
Cost Savings / Year
Total Spraying Acreage per Year
ac
Model
⚡ Operation Cost
Drone Operation Cost per Acre Machine depreciation · fuel · maintenance · insurance
$
USD / ac
Current Method Cost per Acre Set automatically by method selection above
$
USD / ac
Total Farmland Size
acres
Spraying Times per Year
times / yr
Total Spraying Acreage Auto-calculated = Farmland Size × Spraying Times
20,000 5,000 × 4
acres / yr

Estimates based on DJI AGRAS internal test data and North American field benchmarks. Actual results may vary by field conditions, crop type, operator skill, and local pricing. For reference only.

💰 Payback ROI Calculator

Investment payback analysis ·

🎯 Usage Scenario

DJI AGRAS T100

AGRAS T100

Drone Operation Cost per Acre

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Fixed startup investment: —

✈️ vs Manned Aerial Application

Baseline: $10.00 / ac

Saving per Acre —
Payback Acreage —
Payback (Spray Days) —

🚜 vs Owned Boom Sprayer

Baseline: $6.50 / ac

Saving per Acre —
Payback Acreage —
Payback (Spray Days) —
📅 Spray Days per Year ? The actual application days you will use the agriculture drone per year, which will influence slightly on the drone operation cost per acre.
days
Spray Acres per Day ? For DJI AGRAS T100, this default value is the suggested application efficiency per day (8–10 hours work). You could change it based on your situation.
ac / day
💼 Fixed Start-up Cost
Drone Package Price1 drone set, 3 batteries, 1 charger
$
USD
Generator
$
USD
Operation PlatformTrailer, mixing/water tank, pump (Producer)
$
USD
Training
$
USD
FAA Cert & Pilot License
$
USD
Capital Interest RateAnnual opportunity cost of capital investment
% / yr
⚡ Operation Cost per Acre
Acres per Battery CycleRow: 2 GPA  ·  Specialty: 5 GPA
ac / cycle
Generator Fuel per Battery Cycle
gal / cycle
Gasoline Price
$
USD / gal
Pick-up Fuel per Day (Producer)
gal / day
Repair & Maintenance
$
USD / yr
Insurance
$
USD / yr
📊 Comparison Benchmarks
Manned Aerial Service Price
$
USD / ac
Boom Sprayer Operation Cost
$
USD / ac
💵 Revenue
Service Price per AcreRate charged to customers (custom team)
$
USD / ac

📋 Formulas extracted from DJI AGRAS North America ROI model (2026). Actual results vary by field conditions, operator experience, and local market pricing. For reference only.

🎯 AGRAS Model Recommendation

Choose a DJI Agras platform by acreage, crop type, and business model

Highest Capacity

T100

Best fit for large-acreage operations, high daily workload, and customers who want maximum flexibility for spraying, spreading, and lifting.

  • Large-scale row crops
  • Commercial spray teams
  • Heavy-duty productivity focus
Balanced Choice

T70P

Best fit for customers who need stronger capacity than compact platforms but do not require the full T100 setup.

  • Mid-to-large farms
  • Mixed crops
  • Balanced cost and output
Proven Platform

T50

Best fit for operators who want a proven Agras model with moderate investment and dependable field productivity.

  • Medium acreage
  • Existing Agras users
  • Spraying-focused workflow
Entry Level

T25P

Best fit for smaller farms, specialty crop operators, and customers entering agricultural drone spraying with a lower starting investment.

  • Small fields
  • Specialty crops
  • Budget-sensitive buyers

Recommendation guidance is for reference only. Final model selection should consider acreage, crop type, terrain, spray volume, operator workflow, budget, and local service requirements.

Need help confirming the right AGRAS package?

DRT can help match the drone, charger, battery quantity, spreading or spraying configuration, and support plan to your actual operation.

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