Agriculture Drones for South African Farmers
Agriculture drones are helping South African farmers spray faster, spread more accurately and monitor crop health from the air. Whether you manage grain fields in the Free State, orchards in the Western Cape, or sugarcane in KwaZulu-Natal, the right farming drone reduces input costs while covering more hectares per day than ground-based methods.
Afri Air supplies the full DJI agricultural drone range, from heavy-duty spraying platforms to lightweight multispectral scouts, backed by comprehensive training included with every agricultural drone purchase. Below you will find the right agriculture drone for your operation.
DJI Agras T100: Large-Scale Spraying and Spreading Drone
The DJI Agras T100 is built for high-output farming operations where coverage speed and tank capacity matter most.
Key Features:
- 100-litre spray tank and 150-litre spreader
- Covers up to 12 hectares per hour
- Advanced LiDAR, radar, and Penta-Vision obstacle sensing
- Rapid-charging intelligent batteries for minimal downtime
Use Cases:
- Broadacre crop spraying (maize, wheat, soya)
- Large-scale fertiliser and seed spreading
- High-volume pest and disease management
DJI Agras T70P: Mid-Range Agricultural Drone
The DJI Agras T70P offers a versatile platform for medium to large farming operations needing spraying, spreading and lifting capability in a single drone.
Key Features:
- 70-litre spray tank and 100-litre spreader
- 65 kg lift capability for cargo operations
- Safety System 3.0 with omnidirectional obstacle sensing
- Robust transmission for reliable operation across large fields
Use Cases:
- Mixed-use farms needing spray, spread and cargo functions
- Vineyard and orchard applications
- Precision herbicide and fungicide application
DJI Agras T55: Next-Generation Precision Agriculture Drone
The DJI Agras T55 is a powerful and versatile agricultural drone built for South African farmers, combining a 50-litre spray tank with an upgraded quad-vision safety system and multi-function capability for efficient, confident crop management.
Key Features:
- 50-litre spray volume and 55 kg spreading payload capacity
- Multi-stage fog centrifugal sprinklers with adjustable droplet size (50–500 μm) for precise application
- Spray rate of up to 50 L/min with the optional four-nozzle mist sprinkler system
- Upgraded millimeter-wave radar and quad-vision system for obstacle detection in rain or fog
- 40 kg lifting payload with Auto Balance Control and Emergency Cable Release
Use Cases:
- Precision pesticide, herbicide, and fungicide spraying across open fields and orchards
- Fertiliser and seed spreading with support for five interchangeable auger types
- Cargo lifting and transport in mountainous or difficult-to-access terrain
DJI Mavic 3 ENT M: Multispectral Mapping and Field Scouting Drone
The DJI Mavic 3 ENT M is a compact, foldable multispectral drone equipped with five cameras for detailed aerial surveying and crop analysis across large farming operations.
Key Features:
- 20 MP RGB camera with 4/3 CMOS sensor and mechanical shutter for clear imaging
- 4 x 5 MP multispectral cameras (green, red, red edge, near-infrared) for detailed crop analysis
- 43-minute flight time, capable of mapping 200 hectares in a single flight
- Centimetre-level RTK positioning for accurate surveying
- Omnidirectional obstacle avoidance and terrain-following capability
Use Cases:
- Precision agriculture and field scouting
- Orchard mapping and intelligent crop assessment
- Environmental monitoring and natural resource surveys
Why South African Farmers Choose Afri Air for Agriculture Drones
Afri Air is more than a drone supplier. When you purchase an Agras spraying or spreading drone, Afri Air includes a comprehensive pilot training course at no extra cost. The course covers everything from basic operation to advanced flight planning and drone maintenance. As a licensed DJI distributor, Afri Air provides genuine products, local support and access to accessories, software and combo packages designed for South African farming conditions.
Whether you need a single spraying drone or a complete fleet with multispectral scouting capability, Afri Air helps you match the right agriculture drone to your operation.
