History of DJI Agriculture – from the MG-1 to the Agras T55 and T100
Published: 17 November 2026
DJI Agras is one of the most widely used agricultural drone series – according to DJI, more than 600,000 DJI Agriculture drones are in operation worldwide. In over 10 years it has gone from the 10-litre MG-1 to the Agras T100 with LiDAR and the new T55 (2026). See the timeline and what it means when choosing a drone.
Timeline
Until 2020 – launches in China first; from 2021 – global launches.
| Year | Model / event | What it changed |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | DJI begins work on agriculture | start of R&D |
| 2015 | DJI Agriculture + Agras MG-1 | 8 rotors, 10 l tank, spraying resumes after refilling |
| 2016 | MG-1S | automatic and manual flight, obstacle-avoidance radar |
| 2017 | MG-1P / MG-1P RTK | FPV camera, field planning without walking the boundary, granular spreading |
| 2018 | T16 | modular design, crop health analysis |
| 2019/2020 | T20 (2019 China, 2020 worldwide), P4 Multispectral, spreader 2.0 | greater payload, precision agriculture |
| 2021 | T10 / T30 | 30 l tank, orchards and large fields |
| 2022 | T40 / T20P | dual-rotor centrifugal nozzles, spraying and spreading in one |
| 2023 | T50 / T25 (T60 in China) | 40 l spraying / 50 kg spreading, phased-array radars and 3D cameras |
| 2024 | T100 (launched in China) | up to 100 kg payload, LiDAR, AI and AR features |
| 2025 | T100, T70P, T25P globally | approx. 2× more efficient than its predecessor in high-volume spraying |
| Dec 2025 | FlyCart 100 globally | transport drone carrying up to 100 kg – logistics in orchards, mountains and across rivers |
| Apr 2026 | FlyCart 200 and T200 (China only for now) | up to 200 kg payload per drone; T200 is the agricultural version, and 2 drones together carry up to 360 kg; coming to Europe soon? |
| Jul 2026 | T55 + T100 Dual Battery globally | T55: 50 l spraying, 55 kg spreading, 40 kg lifting, new millimetre-wave radar; T100 with two batteries for longer working time |
What this means for farmers
- Efficiency: from approx. 3–4 ha/h (MG-1) to anywhere between a dozen or so and over 20 ha/h in the newest models, depending on application rate, field and logistics.
- Safety: from a single radar to full 360° perception, for flying near trees, power lines and in orchards.
- Versatility: liquid application, spreading, fertilising, Trichogramma, shading, transport.
- Mature market: spare parts, servicing and training are available, so the investment carries lower risk.
Comparison of current DJI Agras models (2026)
| Model | Spraying | Spreading: hopper / payload | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| T25P | 20 l | 30 l / 25 kg | orchards, greenhouses, small fields, difficult terrain |
| T50 | 40 l | 75 l / 50 kg | farms of 100–500 ha, contract services |
| T55 (2026) | 50 l | 80 l / 55 kg | contract services, orchards and large fields – operated by one person |
| T70P | 70 l | 100 l / 70 kg | contractors, producer groups |
| T100 | 100 l | 150 l / 100 kg | very large areas, seeding and spreading |
Coming soon: FlyCart 200 and T200. In April 2026 DJI unveiled two heavy-lift transport drones in China: the FlyCart 200 (logistics) and the T200 (agricultural version). They carry up to 200 kg per drone, and the T200 paired with a second drone can carry up to 360 kg. There is no launch date for Europe yet – we will let you know as soon as they join our range.
Details: comparison of DJI Agras T25P, T50, T55, T70P, T100.
Agrodron and DJI Agras
We work with DJI Agras drones every day, can supply them on request and train operators. We will help you choose a model (T25P, T50, T55, T70P, T100) to suit your farm size and crops.
CTA: Compare DJI Agras models with our adviser – free consultation and, on request, a demonstration in the field.
Data based on DJI announcements, as of 15 October 2026.
FAQ – frequently asked questions
Which DJI Agras should you choose?
The T25P suits smaller farms and orchards, the T50, T55 or T70P larger areas, and the T100 the largest. We will advise based on your acreage and crops.
How many litres does the DJI Agras T50 hold?
The T50 spray tank holds 40 l, and the spreader holds 50 kg.
Where can you buy a DJI Agras in the UK?
From Agrodron on request – with training, maintenance and spare parts.
What's new in the DJI Agras T55?
50 l spraying tank (up to 50 l/min), 55 kg spreading capacity (up to 400 kg/min), lifting up to 40 kg, a new millimetre-wave radar (up to 250,000 points/s), and a compact folded size – one person can handle it.
DJI Agras T50 or T55?
The T55 carries more and has better obstacle detection; the T50 is proven and more affordable. T55 availability in the UK on request.
Sources
- DJI – Global Launch of Agras T55 and T100 Dual Battery (1 July 2026)
- Heliguy – DJI launches DJI FlyCart 200 (21 April 2026)
- DJI – DJI Introduces Company’s First Agriculture Drone (27.11.2015)
- DJI Agriculture – About Us / History
- Wikipedia – DJI Agras
- Talos Drones – DJI Agras History: From MG-1 to T50
- DJI Agriculture – T100, T70P, T25P Launches Globally (15.07.2025)
- Sprayers101 – DJI Agras T100 First Impressions
Accessed: 15 October 2026.
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