DJI Agras T50 vs DJI Agras T25
Run a T50 above ~500 ac/year of in-season spraying; the T25 wins for sub-500 ac, specialty crops, brush + pasture spraying, and tightest-budget first-drone buys.
The DJI Agras T50 and T25 are the two most common first-spray-drone choices for smaller Alberta operations. The T50 is the field-proven mid-payload workhorse — 40 L tank, 50+ ac/hr, full Spreading System 50 compatibility. The T25 is the entry-tier compact — 20 L tank, 15 ac/hr, foldable into a half-ton truck box. For specialty crops, ranch brush work, and tighter budgets, the T25 is the lowest-cost entry to true RTK-grade precision spraying.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Spec | DJI Agras T50 | DJI Agras T25 |
|---|---|---|
| Spray Tank | 40 L | 20 L |
| Max Spray Load | 40 kg | 20 kg |
| Spray Width | 11 m (4 nozzles) | 5–7 m |
| Field Efficiency | 50+ ac/hr | 15 ac/hr |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 92 kg | 52 kg |
| Max Wind Resistance | < 6 m/s | < 6 m/s |
| Operating Temp | 0°C to 40°C | 0°C to 40°C |
| Obstacle Sensing | Phased Array Radar + Binocular Vision | — |
| Approx List (CAD, 2026) | ~$50,000 | ~$30,000 |
| OFCAF Rebate (cap) | $20,000 | $20,000 |
| Net After OFCAF | ~$30,000 | ~$10,000 |
| Battery | DB1560 (29 Ah, 52 V) | DB970 |
| Fast Charge | ~9–12 min | ~9 min |
| Spreader Add-On | Spreading System 50 (75 L, 1,500 kg/h) | Spreading System 25 (35 L hopper) |
| Airframe | Mid-payload, transport on trailer or large truck box | Foldable, fits half-ton truck box |
| Financing (36 mo) | ~$1,150/mo | ~$700/mo |
| Financing (60 mo) | ~$750/mo | ~$470/mo |
| Net after OFCAF | $30,000 | $10,000 |
Choose the T50 if
- Spraying 500–1,500 acres per year
- Need 50+ ac/hr to beat the wind window
- Wide-acre cereal spreading and foliar work
- Running Spreading System 50 for cover-crop seeding
- Want the proven mid-payload Alberta workhorse
Choose the T25 if
- Spraying under 500 acres per year
- Specialty crop, forage, market garden, or orchard
- Ranch brush, fenceline, or pasture spraying
- Tight-field geometry or hilly ground
- Lowest entry cost into an RTK-grade spray drone
Drone-vs-drone payback math
The ~$20,000 incremental T50 outlay over a T25 buys roughly 2,500 acres of added in-season spreading/application capacity — about one season for an operator who picks up extra work on a neighbour's quarter.
T50 vs T25 — frequently asked questions
Is the T25 strong enough for real spring spreading work?
Yes within its 5–7 m swath at 15 ac/hr — fine for smaller fields, tight geometry, hilly ground, and specialty crops, and spray-ready for in-crop work once approved. For wide-acre cereal work where you need to beat the wind window across hundreds of acres, the T50 is meaningfully faster.
How much cheaper is the T25 after the OFCAF rebate?
After the $20,000 OFCAF rebate, the T25 lands around CAD $10,000 net — typically the lowest entry point for a true RTK-grade spray drone on the Canadian market. The T50 lands around $30,000 net for roughly 3× the field throughput.
Can one operator run the T25 alone?
Yes — the foldable airframe loads in a half-ton truck box and spray-ready setup takes about 15 minutes. The T50 typically benefits from a ground crew member during sustained 50+ ac/hr operation to swap batteries and refill chemistry.
Which drone is OFCAF-eligible?
Both — the T50 and T25 both qualify as precision-agriculture assets under OFCAF, with up to $20,000 of rebate each. UAV AG can help structure either application.
Can the T25 spread cover-crop seed for OFCAF?
Yes — the Spreading System 25 adds a 35 L hopper for granular product including cover-crop seed, which is the qualifying use for OFCAF. The T25 is the lowest-cost OFCAF-eligible airframe for an Alberta producer focused on cover-crop seeding.
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.