DJI Agras T50 - a must for precision agriculture

Agricultural drone spraying over green fields and hills — the T50 in action for precision farming.

Introduction

At a time when precision agriculture is becoming a necessity to optimise resources and solve environmental problems, the DJI Agras T50 stands out as a must-have solution. This model is used by DigitalRoots and proved its worth in the 2024 treatment season, when two of the twelve Agri.Aero crews used the T50 in vineyards.
Let’s find out why this drone is attracting so much interest from modern winegrowers.

Technical data for the DJI Agras T50

The DJI Agras T50 is a concentrate of technology designed to facilitate agricultural operations while maximising accuracy.

Spraying capacity: The T50 can spray up to 40 litres of liquid fertiliser per flight (or 70 litres of solid fertiliser) at 300 litres/hectare, covering large areas in the shortest possible time. With its high-precision spraying system, it automatically adjusts the quantity applied to the speed and needs of the vines.
Autonomy and flight duration: The drone offers a long flight duration, which enables longer operations in the vineyards. It can cover a large area quickly, a valuable capability for winegrowers who want to optimise their work.
On-board technology: Equipped with advanced radar and intelligent cameras, the T50 continuously scans its surroundings to detect obstacles and ensure safe flight, even in vineyards with complex topography.

Two employees filling a DJI T50 agricultural drone near vineyards in an urban parking lot. — Setting up the DJI T50 drone for vineyard spraying in an urban zone

A major advantage for winegrowers

By using the DJI Agras T50, winegrowers can benefit from several advantages:

Improving yields: By spraying precisely and evenly, the T50 reduces wastage of products and maximises their effectiveness.
Increased productivity: As the T50 can treat large areas quickly(12 km per hour), it speeds up vineyard management processes. DigitalRoots crews were able to cover numerous vineyard plots during the 2024 treatment season, demonstrating the drone’s efficiency.

Innovative technologies for precision agriculture

The DJI Agras T50 has innovative technologies that make it indispensable for intelligent viticulture.

Radar and obstacle detection: 360° obstacle detection prevents collisions and makes the drone safe even in complex environments such as vineyards.
Intelligent spraying systems: The rotating nozzles are set to distribute the product evenly and in a controlled manner, ensuring optimum coverage while avoiding over-fertilisation.

Sustainability and environmental responsibility

The DJI Agras T50 helps to reduce the environmental impact of viticulture practices. By reducing the amount of products used and optimising their application, it helps to protect the soil and the surrounding ecosystem. This commitment to a more nature-friendly agriculture fits perfectly with DigitalRoots‘ vision of introducing sustainable technologies to increase agricultural productivity while reducing the carbon footprint.

Feedback from the field

DigitalRoots crews used the DJI Agras T50 exclusively in vineyards during the 2024 treatment season. The feedback from the winegrowers was very positive: the drone significantly reduced the time required to manage the vineyards while delivering better results in terms of the quality and accuracy of the treatments.

Training and support with DigitalRoots

DigitalRoots offers comprehensive support for the use of the DJI Agras T50. This includes specialised training to ensure that users master all the drone’s functions, as well as maintenance services to ensure optimal operation over a long period of time. In addition, DigitalRoots ensures that all operations comply with local regulations, which is crucial for legal and safe use.

Jean-Pascal Bhend preparing a liquid tank for a DJI Agras T50 drone inside the Agri.Aero van.

Comparison with other models

Compared to previous models such as the DJI Agras T30, the T50 offers improved capabilities in terms of spraying volume, on-board technology and data management. It is also characterised by its ease of use, making the technology accessible even to winegrowers with little experience of using drones.

Here you can find the article of one of our pilot customers after two years with a DJI Agras T30

Conclusion: A strategic choice for modern viticulture

The DJI Agras T50 has established itself as an indispensable tool for precision viticulture. By increasing productivity and protecting the environment, it perfectly fulfils the needs of modern winegrowers. If you want to find out how to integrate this technology into your operation, DigitalRoots is here to help you every step of the way, from training to maintenance. Be one step ahead of tomorrow’s agriculture with the DJI Agras T50.