May 21, 2026
DJI Agras T100 vs T50 vs T25 — Which Drone Fits Your Alberta Farm
A side-by-side comparison of the three DJI Agras platforms — payload, coverage rate, price, and best-fit operation profile.
What It Is
DJI ships three primary agricultural spray drones in 2026: the T100 flagship (100 L tank), the T50 mid-payload workhorse (40 L tank), and the T25 compact entry platform (20 L tank). All three carry the same RTK guidance, same Spreading System product family, and qualify for the same OFCAF rebate.
What differs is throughput, transport footprint, and price. Choosing right comes down to your acres per season, the typical wind window in your area, and how much logistics complexity you want to manage.
Who It's For
T100 fits operations running 1,500+ acres of spray work per year where a single wind window has to cover hundreds of acres. T50 fits the bulk of Alberta family-farm operations in the 500-1,500 acre range — most efficient $/ac for typical cereal-canola-pulse rotations. T25 fits smaller operations under 500 acres, specialty-crop growers, ranchers, and first-time spray-drone buyers who want OFCAF-grade precision at the lowest entry cost.
How It Works
Quick comparison table (typical 2026 CAD pricing):
| Model | Tank | Acres/hr | List price | After OFCAF | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T100 | 100 L | 80+ | ~$75,000 | ~$55,000 | 1,500+ ac/yr |
| T50 | 40 L | 50+ | ~$50,000 | ~$30,000 | 500-1,500 ac/yr |
| T25 | 20 L | 15 | ~$30,000 | ~$10,000 | Under 500 ac/yr |
All three carry the same RTK ±10 cm guidance, same Transport Canada RPAS certification path, and same DJI Spreading System compatibility for variable-rate granular work.
Key Dates
- T100 release:2026
- T50 release:2024 (refreshed 2026)
- T25 release:2024
- OFCAF rebate (any model):Up to $20,000
How UAV AG Can Help
We can help you pick the right model and run the math for your operation:
- →Side-by-side cost-of-ownership comparison for your specific acres and crop mix.
- →OFCAF eligibility check and BMP Action Plan sequencing.
- →In-person demo flight at your farm before you commit.
- →Trade-in or upgrade path if you start with a T25 and outgrow it.
A Note From Us
Most Alberta operations land on the T50 — it hits the sweet spot for typical cereal-canola-pulse acreage and finishes most spray jobs in a single wind window. The T100 makes sense if you are clearly above 1,500 spray acres per year or building a custom-applicator business. The T25 makes sense for under 500 acres or specialty crops where the foldable single-operator workflow matters more than raw throughput.
Frequently asked questions
Which DJI Agras drone is the best value for an Alberta family farm?
For most Alberta cereal-canola-pulse operations in the 500-1,500 acre range, the T50 hits the sweet spot — enough payload to finish typical fields in one wind window, lighter logistics than the T100, and ~$30K net cost after OFCAF.
Can I start with a T25 and upgrade to a T50 later?
Yes. The T25 is a strong starting point for under-500-acre operations or specialty crops. UAV AG offers a trade-in path toward a T50 or T100 once your spray volume justifies the upgrade. OFCAF can be applied once per applicant, so the second purchase is full-price.
Is the T100 worth the extra cost over the T50?
For operations consistently above 1,500 spray acres per year or custom applicators serving multiple farms — yes. The 100 L tank and 80+ ac/hr throughput compress big spray days into a single wind window. Under 1,500 acres, the T50 typically delivers better $/acre.
Are all three drones OFCAF-eligible?
Yes — when configured for cover-crop seeding and tied to a signed BMP Action Plan. OFCAF caps at $20,000 per applicant regardless of which model you choose, so the rebate as a percentage of total cost is biggest on the T25.