The DJI Agras T100 is DJI’s largest agricultural drone. It launched globally in July 2025 and has been sold in New Zealand since then. It’s built for high-volume spraying, spreading fertiliser or seed, and lifting loads, which makes it interesting for contractors and large properties, but it’s a big step up in cost, logistics and certification.
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Key specifications
From DJI’s official T100 specifications (checked September 2026):
| Feature | DJI Agras T100 |
|---|---|
| Spray tank | 100 L |
| Spray flow rate | 30 L/min (2 nozzles) or 40 L/min (4 nozzles) |
| Effective spray width | 5–13 m |
| Spreading tank | 150 L, up to 100 kg payload |
| Spreading width | 3–10 m |
| Lifting system | Up to 100 kg with a 10 m cable (some DJI releases cite 80 kg) |
| Aircraft weight | About 75 kg (standard spraying setup) |
| Max take-off weight | About 175–177 kg when spraying |
| Battery | DB2160 or DB2212 (41,000 mAh); 30–95% recharge in about 8–9 minutes with DJI’s fast charger |
| Obstacle sensing | LiDAR, millimetre-wave radar and multi-camera vision |
In July 2026 DJI added a dual-battery spraying system for the T100 with a 90 L tank and longer hover time (DJI). DJI doesn’t publish a hectares-per-hour figure for the T100, and real-world rates depend heavily on terrain, water rate and target.
How it compares with smaller DJI Agras models
| Model | Spray tank | Spreading payload |
|---|---|---|
| T100 | 100 L | 100 kg |
| T70P | 70 L | 70 kg |
| T50 | 40 L | 50 kg |
| T25 | 20 L | 25 kg |
Source: DJI Agras specification pages.
Price in New Zealand
Most New Zealand dealers quote on request. At the time of writing, published packages start from around $55,000:
- Aerolab: packages “from $55,000 NZD ex GST”
- Ag Spray Drones: spray combo $55,000, spreader combo $57,000
- Ferntech: bundle pricing on request, with support gear listed separately, for example a D14000iE generator at $9,890
Budget separately for extra batteries, charging and generator, a trailer or suitable vehicle, training and certification.
Certification: what you need to fly it
- Part 102 is required. At around 75 kg empty and up to about 177 kg loaded, the T100 is far above the 25 kg Part 101 limit. Spraying agrichemicals also currently requires Part 102 at any weight. See Drone Laws in New Zealand: Part 101 vs Part 102.
- Pilot ratings: CAA guidance expects agricultural drone pilots to hold a Pilot Chemical Rating and a UA Agricultural Rating.
- Training: dealers typically recommend advanced pilot training, manufacturer flight and maintenance training, and practical spray training.
- Time: certification timelines vary from weeks (through some consultancy-supported pathways) to many months for your own exposition.
What it’s good for in New Zealand
- High-volume spraying on larger areas, where the bigger tank means fewer refills
- Spreading fertiliser, seed and lime, including oversowing hill country
- Lifting fencing materials and gear into hard-to-reach places
- Contract work, where one machine can cover many properties
The trade-offs
- Cost: $55,000+ before support gear, training and certification
- Logistics: it needs a trailer or ute, a generator and a battery-rotation plan
- Compliance: Part 102 certification, ratings and regional council rules
- Utilisation: it only pays off with enough hectares a year
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Who it’s for
The T100 makes most sense for agricultural contractors and large stations with enough work to keep it busy and the capacity to run a Part 102 operation. For smaller farms or occasional jobs, a smaller drone or, often more economically, hiring a contractor who holds Part 102 certification will usually make more sense. Our guide How Much Does Drone Spraying Cost in New Zealand? helps with that comparison.
A note on DJI and US restrictions
In December 2025 the US Federal Communications Commission added foreign-made drones and components to its Covered List, which affects new models entering the US market. We found no equivalent restriction in New Zealand.
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Sources
- DJI: Agras T100 specifications
- DJI: Agras T100, T70P and T25P release (Jul 2025)
- DJI: T100 dual-battery spraying system (Jul 2026)
- Aerolab: DJI Agras T100
- Ag Spray Drones: DJI Agras T100 now available in NZ
- Ferntech: DJI Agras T100
- CAA: Part 102 certification for drones
- FCC Covered List update (Dec 2025)
Specifications and prices checked September 2026 and may change. Confirm with a dealer before buying.