Exciting Rental Fleet Updates as at April 2025
- DFH is now offering a simple credit card hold option for the value of the items you rent as the security deposit (EFT upfront no longer required).
- Your rental becomes free of charge if you decide to purchase the same item brand new within 14 days of the rental period.
- Rental fleet significantly enlarged as at March 2025, adding several units including Matrice 4 E, Matrice 4 T, H30T, M350 RTK, RTK3, flood lighting systems, tethered power solutions, M3M etc.
- We maintain a large and well managed Aus wide fleet of drones for dry hire. One of the models you are looking for may not be far from your location – call 13000 029 829 and ask for Rachel to get a quick heads up on the nearest location and best hire price for the item you need.
Contact Rachel our hire fleet manager:
1300 029 829
0490233192
Your questions answered: What’s the T100 going to be like and how will Australian farmers likely respond?
Compiled by Nick Smith with contributions from the Drones For Hire Ag. team and our customers (growers and graziers).
- How much does the DJI T100 cost in Australia and when will it be available to purchase?
- What are the official specs of the DJI T100 in Australia?
- DJI's Agricultural Ascendancy: Leading the Global Drone Revolution
- How does the DJI T100 compare to traditional ground based (quick spray, trailing and self-propelled ) spraying machines?
-
I am an Australian grower or grazier, and thinking of getting a spray drone. Should I wait for the DJI Agras T100 spray drone, or consider 2 x T50s?
- Should I get the T100 AGRAS drone?
- What’s the best / fastest charger and generator setup for the DJI T100 spray drone batteries?
Purpose and Use Case
DJI T100:
Designed for large, open, and relatively flat properties (300+ ha), the T100 excels in broadacre operations. Its size, speed, and liquid capacity make it ideal for covering long, uninterrupted runs with minimal obstacles like trees or steep hills.
DJI T50:
While the T50 is also suitable for broadacre work, it's more compact and agile-making it better suited to mixed terrain including hills, paddock edges, and tighter spaces. Though it covers less ground per hour than the T100, its versatility is a strength.
Productivity and Performance
T50:
- Already available and field-proven.
- June sale pricing: $27,500 ex GST for the 3-battery bundle.
- Two T50s can cover up to 26 ha/hour combined (13 ha/hour each at 25 L/ha application rate).
- Flow rate: 24 L/min.
- Tank capacity: 40 L.
- Cruise speed: ~28 kph.
T100 (estimated):
- Not yet released; real-world performance still to be confirmed.
- Estimated coverage: ~21 ha/hour at 25 L/ha.
- Flow rate: up to 40 L/min.
- Tank capacity: 75 L.
- Likely spray speed: ~38 kph.
In theory, the T100 could be ~1.5x more productive than a single T50. However, it's still slightly less productive than two T50s combined-though simpler logistically, with just one aircraft to manage and fewer battery swaps.
Labour and Logistics
2x T50s:
- Requires 2 operators.
- More equipment to manage.
- Greater trailer space and more setup time.
- Can operate side-by-side or in different paddocks simultaneously.
T100:
- Operable by a single person.
- Bulkier, but designed to be disassembled for easier transport.
- Easier to manage day-to-day from a staffing perspective.
Reliability and Maturity
T50:
- Well-tested and reliable in Australian conditions.
- A known issue with some battery batches has now been resolved.
T100:
- Brand new platform.
- As with most new tech, expect some initial firmware issues.
- DJI generally responds quickly with updates.
Cost Comparison and ROI
Option A: Two T50s
- 2x T50 kits (3 batteries each): $55,000 ex GST
- 2x Spreaders: $4,000
- 24 kVA generator required
- Total: ~$59,000 ex GST
Option B: One T100
- T100 kit (3 batteries): ~$44,000 ex GST (expected)
- 1x Spreader: $2,000
- 16 kVA 3-phase generator required
- Total: ~$46,000 ex GST
Additional Considerations:
- The T100 will likely hold its value longer due to newer tech.
- T50s are eligible for the instant asset write-off before June 30.
- With two drones, you gain operational redundancy and more flexibility.
Final Thoughts
If you need a solution right now that is proven, versatile, and cost-effective-two T50s are a smart move, especially while EOFY deals and tax incentives are active.
If your primary goal is broadacre efficiency with simpler logistics and you're comfortable waiting (and taking a chance on a new platform), the T100 may be worth holding out for.
We hope these insights help with your decision. For tailored advice, contact the DronesForHire.com.au team on 1300 029 829 or [email protected]
Spec Comparison
| Spec Comparison | DJI T50 | DJI T100 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight (at sea level) | spraying: 92 kg spreading: 103 kg | spraying: 148 kg (by default) spraying: 149.9 kg (mist system) spreading: 129.9 kg lifting: 149.9 kg |
| Empty Weight | spraying: 39.9 kg spreading: 39.9 kg | spraying: 58.3 kg spreading: 60.2 kg lifting: 60.2 kg |
| Weight (with battery) | Spraying: 52 kg Spreading: 52 kg | Spraying: 73 kg Spreading: 74.9 kg Lifting: 64.9 kg |
| Dimensions (Unfolded)(mm) | L:2800 W:3082 H:822 | L:3200 W:3725 H:975 |
| Dimensions (Folded)(mm) | L:1115 W:750 H:900 | L:1105 W:1265 H:975 |
| Max Horizontal Speed | 10 m/s | 13.8 m/s |
| Motor | 48 rpm/V | 60 rpm/V |
| Propeller | 54 in (8 pairs) | 62 in (8 pairs) |
| Max Flight Time (MAX Payload, Hovering) | 7 min | 10 min |
| Spray Tank Volume | 40 L | 75 L |
| Operating Payload | 40 kg | 75 kg (2 nozzles) 73 kg (4 nozzles) |
| Number of Nozzles | 2 (rear) 4 (2 front, 2 rear) | 2 (rear) 4 (4 rear) (avoid binocular affecting) |
| Max Spray Rate | 12 L/min (2 nozzles) 16 L/min (4 nozzles) | 30 L/min (2 nozzles) 40 L/min (4 nozzles) |
| Droplet Size | 50–500 μm | 50–500 μm (2 nozzles) 100–500 μm (4 nozzles) |
| Swath Width | 4–11 m | 5–11 m |
| Spreader Tank Volume | 75 L | 150 L |
| Spreader Type | Spiral Channel Spinning Disk | Centrifugal Throw Plate, Screw Feeder (anti-clog) |
| Load Capacity | 50 kg | 75 kg |
| Max Spread Rate | 108 kg/min | 400 kg/min |
| Granule Material Diameter | 0.5–5 mm |
• Super Large Screw Feeder: 0.5–10 mm • Medium Screw Feeder: 4–6 mm • Large Screw Feeder: 4–10 mm (optional) • Small Screw Feeder: 0.5–4 mm (optional) |
| Spread Width | 8 m (fixed) | 3–10 m (adjustable) |
| Payload Capacity | N/A | up to 85 kg |
| Length of lifting rope | N/A | lifting rope: 10 m |
| Sensing Range | 30 m (≤10 m/s) | 60 m (≤13.8 m/s) |
| Phased Array Radar System | yes | yes |
| Binocular Vision System | yes | yes |
| Lidar Sensing System | no | yes |
| AR feature | No | • Point Cloud real-time display • People/Vehicle obstacle AR display • AI Route • RTH AR shade |
| RC | DJI RC Plus | DJI RC Plus 2 |
| Video Transmission | O3 | O4 |
| 4G Enhanced | Controller Only | Controller & Aircraft Supported |
| Battery Model | DB1560 | DB2100 |
| Weight | 12.1 kg | 14.7 kg |
| Capacity | 30000 mAh | 41000 mAh |
| Energy | 1566.6 Wh | 2132 Wh |
| Energy Density | 129.47 Wh/kg | 145.03 Wh/kg |
| Charger | C8000 | C10000 |
| Weight (Charger) | 11.5 kg | 11.4 kg |
| Input Power (single phase) | Main: 230 VAC, 50 Hz, 15 A MAX Auxiliary: 230 VAC, 50 Hz, 15 A MAX | Main: 230 VAC, 50 Hz, 24 A MAX Auxiliary: 230 VAC, 50 Hz, 24 A MAX |
| Output Power | 6000 W | 9000 W |
| Charging Time (20–95%) | 11–12 mins | 10–11 mins |
Charging and Battery Comparison
| Feature | C8000 | C10000 |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Time | C8000 (by default) C10000 |
C10000 C12000 (by default) |
| Battery | DB1560 (30000 mAh) weight: 12.1kg capacity-to-density ratio: 129Wh/kg |
DB2160 (41000 mAh) 14.7kg 145Wh/kg |
View T100 bundles for sale - with option to reserve a kit from our first shipment
View 30 min first impressions video below
35-min video: T50 Full Spraying Demo
2-min video: Customer scouting stock yards, feral pigs and even mustering.
T30 demo, T40 demo, and T50 demo
8-min video: summary of the T50s flight modes available on controller screen
2-min video: see the high flow rate and penetration a DJI T50 can deliver
Video the T50 holding its droplets in a controlled vortex bubble over a rice plantation
Go to all our YouTube videos (demos, how-to videos, Shorts)
Get fast local quotes for contractor spraying or mapping work here
View dry-hire drone rental fleet and prices
DFH Batch Master chemical mixing stations
DFH aluminium enclosures for spray drones (2-min video)
CASA article: Drones taking agriculture sky high
AAUS: the leading association for uncrewed systems (drones, ROVs, robots) in Aus.
DJI Agriculture main site
Blackberry control action groups: Weeds Australia, VIC , NSW
Cotton Australia main site
© 2025 Drones For Hire. All rights reserved.
This article may not be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission from the author or publisher, except in the case of brief quotations used for review or scholarly purposes.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional or legal advice. While efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the content, readers should consult with qualified experts or local authorities before making decisions related to agricultural drone use, regulations, or investments.
