DJI Agras T100 vs DJI Agras T50
Run a T100 above ~1,500 ac/year of in-season spraying or for custom work; the T50 wins for 500–1,500 ac/year and any operation where lighter transport matters.
The DJI Agras T100 and T50 are the two spray drones most Alberta grain operators end up choosing between. The T100 is the flagship — 100 L tank, 80+ ac/hr, full LiDAR plus radar. The T50 is the field-proven workhorse — 40 L tank, 50+ ac/hr, and roughly CAD $25,000 less before the OFCAF rebate. The right call depends on acres per year, transport logistics, and how aggressive the wind window is on your land.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Spec | DJI Agras T100 | DJI Agras T50 |
|---|---|---|
| Spray Tank | 100 L | 40 L |
| Max Spray Load | 100 kg | 40 kg |
| Spray Width | 5–13 m | 11 m (4 nozzles) |
| Field Efficiency | 80+ ac/hr | 50+ ac/hr |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 175 kg | 92 kg |
| Max Wind Resistance | < 6 m/s | < 6 m/s |
| Operating Temp | 0°C to 40°C | 0°C to 40°C |
| Obstacle Sensing | 360° Radar + LiDAR | Phased Array Radar + Binocular Vision |
| Approx List (CAD, 2026) | ~$75,000 | ~$50,000 |
| OFCAF Rebate (cap) | $20,000 | $20,000 |
| Net After OFCAF | ~$55,000 | ~$30,000 |
| Battery | DB2160 (41 Ah, 52 V) | DB1560 (29 Ah, 52 V) |
| Fast Charge | ~8–9 min | ~9–12 min |
| Spreader Add-On | Spreading System 4.0 (150 L, ~400 kg/min) | Spreading System 50 (75 L, 1,500 kg/h) |
| Financing (36 mo) | ~$1,700/mo | ~$1,150/mo |
| Financing (60 mo) | ~$1,100/mo | ~$750/mo |
| Net after OFCAF | $55,000 | $30,000 |
Choose the T100 if
- Spraying 1,500+ acres per year
- Custom-applying across multiple farms
- Replacing fixed-wing aerial application
- Need 80+ ac/hr to beat the wind window
- Running Spreading System 4.0 for variable-rate granular
Choose the T50 if
- Spraying 500–1,500 acres per year
- First spray-drone purchase — proven platform
- Single-truck transport matters
- Smaller charging footprint at the headland
- Spray + spread on one airframe without flagship cost
Drone-vs-drone payback math
The ~$25,000 incremental T100 outlay over a T50 buys roughly 3,100 acres of additional in-season spreading/application capacity — about one extra wind window for a custom operator running two operations.
T100 vs T50 — frequently asked questions
Is the T100 worth the extra CAD $25,000 over a T50?
If you spray 1,500+ acres in-season or run custom work, yes — the T100 covers ~60% more acres per hour (80+ ac/hr vs 50+) and carries 2.5× the chemistry per load. Below 1,500 ac/year, the T50's lighter logistics and $25K lower list typically win on ownership cost per acre.
Do I need a bigger trailer for the T100?
Most operators move the T50 with a single half-ton truck and a generator. The T100's 175 kg MTOW airframe, larger DB2160 battery bank, and 150 L spreader package usually warrant a dedicated trailer with a higher-output generator for sustained 80+ ac/hr work.
Are both T100 and T50 OFCAF-eligible?
Yes — both qualify as precision-agriculture assets under OFCAF, capped at $20,000 of rebate. UAV AG can help structure either application.
Which drone is better for canola application work?
Both cover canola spreading and foliar work with the same per-acre pattern, and both are spray-ready for the 20–30% flower window once aerial fungicide application is approved. The T100 covers a larger block in a tighter weather window; the T50 is more than adequate for typical mid-acre canola operations and is what most Alberta farmers run.
What's the difference in obstacle sensing?
The T100 ships with a 360° LiDAR plus millimeter-wave radar plus penta-vision stack — the most complete sensing DJI offers. The T50 uses active phased-array radar plus binocular vision, which is still enough for most Alberta fields but has less margin near treelines, oil leases, and powerline crossings.
Still not sure which drone fits your acres?
UAV AG runs current Alberta pricing, OFCAF stacking, and acreage-fit math for both airframes. One call, one number.