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 ranges of agricultural drones – according to DJI, more than 600,000 DJI Agriculture drones are operating worldwide. In just over 10 years it has progressed from the 10-litre MG-1 to the Agras T100 with LiDAR and the new T55 (2026). Have a look at the timeline and what it means when choosing a drone.
Timeline
Up to 2020 – launches in China first; from 2021 – global launches.
| Year | Model / event | What it changed |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | DJI begins work in agriculture | start of R&D |
| 2015 | DJI Agriculture + Agras MG-1 | 8 rotors, 10 l tank, spraying resumes where it left off after refilling |
| 2016 | MG-1S | automatic and manual flight, obstacle radar |
| 2017 | MG-1P / MG-1P RTK | FPV camera, field planning without walking the boundary, granule spreading |
| 2018 | T16 | modular design, plant health analysis |
| 2019/2020 | T20 (2019 China, 2020 worldwide), P4 Multispectral, spreader 2.0 | higher payload, precision agriculture |
| 2021 | T10 / T30 | 30 l tank, orchards and large fields |
| 2022 | T40 / T20P | dual centrifugal atomisers, spraying and spreading in one system |
| 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 functions |
| 2025 | T100, T70P, T25P globally | approx. 2× more productive than its predecessor in high-volume spraying |
| Dec 2025 | FlyCart 100 globally | transport drone with up to 100 kg payload – 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 – agricultural version, 2 drones together up to 360 kg; possibly coming to other markets soon? |
| Jul 2026 | T55 + T100 Dual Battery globally | T55: 50 l spraying, 55 kg spreading, 40 kg lifting capacity, new millimetre-wave radar; T100 with two batteries – longer working time |
What this means for farmers
- Productivity: from roughly 3–4 ha/h (MG-1) to more than ten and up to over 20 ha/h with the newest models – depending on application rate, field layout and logistics.
- Safety: from a single radar to full 360° awareness of the surroundings – for flying near trees, power lines and in orchards.
- Versatility: spraying, spreading, fertilising, Trichogramma release, shading treatments, transport.
- Mature market: available parts, service and training – lower investment risk.
Comparison of current DJI Agras models (2026)
| Model | Spraying | Spreading: hopper / payload | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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, service providers |
| T55 (2026) | 50 l | 80 l / 55 kg | service providers, orchards and large fields – single-person operation |
| T70P | 70 l | 100 l / 70 kg | service providers, grower 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). Each drone can carry up to 200 kg, and the T200 paired with a second drone can carry up to 360 kg. The launch date for the South African market is not yet known – we will let you know as soon as they join our offer.
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) based on the size of your farm and the crops you grow.
CTA: Compare DJI Agras models with our adviser – free consultation and a demonstration in the field on request.
Information based on DJI announcements, as at 15 October 2026.
FAQ – frequently asked questions
Which DJI Agras should I choose?
The T25P suits smaller farms and orchards, the T50, T55 or T70P larger areas, and the T100 the largest. We advise based on your area and the crops you grow.
How many litres does the DJI Agras T50 hold?
The T50 has a 40 l spray tank and a 50 kg spreading capacity.
Where can I buy a DJI Agras in South Africa?
From Agrodron – drones can be supplied on request, together with training, maintenance and spare parts.
What is new on the DJI Agras T55?
50 l of spray (up to 50 l/min), 55 kg spreading capacity (up to 400 kg/min), lifting capacity of up to 40 kg, a new millimetre-wave radar (up to 250 000 points/s), and a compact folded size – it can be operated by one person.
DJI Agras T50 or T55?
The T55 carries more and detects obstacles better; the T50 is proven and cheaper. T55 availability in South Africa 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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