Tool
Drone selector.
Start with crop, area, terrain and the job you need to repeat. A 70 kg P150 with a 70 L tank and a 115 L hopper suits larger blocks; a compact P60 suits smaller or fragmented plots; the R150 works confined orchard rows. The result is a starting configuration, not a quotation.
Request a configuration and price for your market.
Starting point
Choose the crop, area, terrain and job, then run the selector.
This tool uses broad rules of thumb: plot size, terrain access and task. It cannot see your block shape, refill distance, labour or support plan. Use it to narrow the conversation, then request a quotation.
Method
How the selector decides
The selector starts with the job, not the aircraft. Spraying, spreading and mapping have different constraints: tank and flow for spraying, hopper and spread rate for spreading, camera and flight planning for mapping. A 6 m swath at 6 m/s is about 13 ha/h; the same airframe can spray, spread or map with the right module.
Area sets the platform class. Small or fragmented blocks favour a compact platform that is easy to move; larger blocks favour throughput and a shorter refill cycle. Terrain decides whether a ground robot is needed for confined rows the aircraft cannot reach safely.
The result is a starting configuration. It does not include block shape, refill distance, labour, local support or country approvals — those are confirmed before a quotation.
| Job | Area | Terrain | Starting platform | Module | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spray | ≤50 ha | Flat / open | P60 | Spray module | Compact transport; manageable refill plan. |
| Spray | >50 ha | Flat / open | P150 | 70 L tank, 30 L/min | Higher throughput; RTK repeatability. |
| Spray | Any | Orchard rows | P150 + R150 | Spray module + ground robot | Canopy from the air; confined rows from the ground. |
| Spread | ≤50 ha | Flat / open | P60 | Granule spreader | Smaller plots; easier transport. |
| Spread | >50 ha | Flat / open | P150 | 115 L hopper | Fewer refills on larger blocks. |
| Map | Any | Any | P150 | RealTerra 3 | 13.3 ha per flight; the same airframe can spray later. |
Starting configurations only. Final scope depends on block shape, refill distance, support and country.
Crops
Crop and terrain starting points
Crop type changes the application rate, the canopy and the workable window. Rice and broadacre crops favour throughput; orchards and oil palm favour canopy penetration plus a ground option for confined rows; vegetables and fragmented plots favour transportability.
| Crop | Typical terrain | Starting point |
|---|---|---|
| Rice | Flat, wet | P150 or P60; refill access decides. |
| Orchard / vineyard | Rows, canopy | P150 + R150; canopy and confined rows. |
| Oil palm | Rows, tall canopy | P150 + R150; canopy penetration and ground access. |
| Sugarcane | Tall canopy, flat | P150; higher flow and tank. |
| Cotton | Flat, rows | P150 or P60; season cadence decides. |
| Wheat / corn / soybean | Broadacre, flat | P150; throughput and RTK. |
| Vegetables | Small plots, mixed | P60; transport between plots. |
Crop and terrain only. Confirm the product label, application rate and local approvals before the season.
Limits
What the selector cannot see
The selector uses broad rules of thumb. It narrows the conversation; it does not replace a field survey or a quotation. The missing inputs usually decide the final configuration:
- Block shape and turn count.
- Refill distance and water availability.
- Battery count and charging capacity.
- Operator skill and available labour.
- Local support and spare-parts lead time.
- Country registration and aerial application approvals.
Send the field details — crop, area, terrain, country and timeline — for a configuration and quotation.
FAQ
Selector questions
Is the selector result a quotation?
No. It is a starting configuration based on crop, area, terrain and task. The final scope depends on block shape, refill distance, support and country, and is confirmed in a written quotation.
When should I choose P60 instead of P150?
Choose P60 for smaller or fragmented plots where transport and handling matter more than maximum throughput. Choose P150 for larger blocks where a 70 L tank, 30 L/min flow and higher daily output shorten the work window.
When do I need the R150 ground robot?
When part of the job is in confined orchard rows or under canopy where the aircraft has no safe access. The R150 works the rows; the P150 works the canopy. One field map can serve both machines.
Can one aircraft spray and spread?
Yes, when the task modules are configured together. The P150 supports a 70 L liquid tank and a 115 L granule hopper; the P60 is the compact alternative. Confirm the module set, battery plan and calibration in the quotation.
How many aircraft do I need for 300 ha?
Above 300 ha, plan a fleet review rather than assuming one aircraft. Multiple aircraft, shared batteries and a spare-parts plan are usually more realistic for finishing the window. The right number depends on the application rate, refill loop and workable days.
How do I turn the result into a quotation?
Send the crop, area, terrain, country, timeline and current equipment. We will confirm the platform, task modules, battery count, training and support scope, then quote the configuration for your market.
Next step
Turn the starting point into a real configuration.
Send the crop, area, terrain, country and timeline. We will confirm the platform, modules and support scope.