DJI Agras T55 Launches as a Heavy-Lift Agricultural Drone for Smarter Crop Spraying
DJI has introduced the Agras T55, a new professional agricultural drone built for farms, vineyards, and large-scale crop operations that need faster, more efficient ways to apply pesticides, fertilizers, and soil treatments.
Designed for commercial use, the DJI Agras T55 aims to reduce the cost and workload of traditional crop spraying. Instead of relying on manual labor or aircraft-based application, farmers can use the drone to treat fields with greater precision, especially in areas that are difficult to reach by tractor or plane.
The Agras T55 is built around high-capacity agricultural work. It can carry up to 50 liters of liquid or 55 kilograms of granular material, making it suitable for spraying pesticides, spreading fertilizer, or applying other crop protection products. Its mist spraying system is capable of dispensing up to 50 liters per minute, allowing large areas to be covered quickly.
Beyond spraying, the DJI Agras T55 can also function as a transport drone. It supports payloads of up to 40 kilograms and includes automatic balance control, helping it move tools, supplies, or equipment across challenging terrain. This could be especially useful in steep vineyards, mountain farms, muddy fields, or remote agricultural areas where road access is limited.
The drone itself weighs 45 kilograms when equipped with its DB1050 battery and 50-liter tank. DJI has also equipped the Agras T55 with millimeter-wave radar, giving it the ability to detect obstacles such as trees, terrain changes, and even power lines. This safety feature is important for agricultural drone operations, where low-altitude flying is common.
Automation is another major part of the Agras T55’s appeal. The drone can follow predefined flight routes, allowing farmers to plan crop treatment missions in advance. This helps improve consistency, reduce overlap, save chemicals, and limit unnecessary exposure for workers.
DJI’s Agras series has become known for bringing drone technology into modern agriculture, and the T55 continues that direction with a focus on payload capacity, automated spraying, obstacle detection, and field efficiency. For professional users, it offers a practical alternative to manual application and expensive aircraft-based spraying.
DJI has not listed a fixed public price for the Agras T55, with pricing available on request. However, given its professional-grade design and advanced agricultural features, the cost is expected to be above $10,000.
For farms looking to modernize crop management, the DJI Agras T55 could be a powerful tool. Its combination of heavy payload support, automated flight planning, fast spraying performance, and cargo transport capability makes it a strong option for agricultural businesses seeking better productivity and lower long-term operating costs.
