Here is how an agricultural spray drone transforms your operations, costs, and environmental impact.

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Tractor vs Drone Crop Categorization Summary

Tractor vs Drone

Feature	Tractor	Drone
Easiness of use
Safety
Speed (per treated hectare)
Shadowing applications on greenhouses
Permeability under tree canopy
Permeability over tree canopy
Steep / difficult soil
Transport to treatment area
Maintenance reduction costs
Seeding
Spreading (fertilizer, pellets)
Spraying (liquids)
Transport (high load, logistics)

Crop Categorization

Grain crops

Item	Value
Cost reduction	50-60%
Labor savings	60-70%
Yield increase	3-5%
5-year ROI	150-220%

Orchards

Item	Value
Cost reduction	40-55%
Labor savings	60-70%
Yield increase	4-8%
5-year ROI	170-230%

Vineyards & specialty

Item	Value
Cost reduction	45-60%
Labor savings	65-75%
Yield increase	3-6%
5-year ROI	180-240%

Greenhouse & shading

Item	Value
Cost reduction	35-50%
Labor savings	70-80%
Yield increase	2-4%
5-year ROI	160-210%

Cost / Hectare estimation

Data: 2023 > 2025

Hectare / Hour estimation

Data: 2023 > 2025

Cost Reduction Estimation

Dati: 2023 > 2025

Summary

Profit & ROI

Cut operating costs and increase efficiency compared with traditional spraying. Most farms reach payback in around 5 years, with an estimated 85% ROI.

Water saving

Atomized spray and precise application cut water use dramatically. Typical operations see up to 90% reduction in water consumption.

Safety

No operator needs to enter the crop or use helicopters or planes. The drone flies autonomously while the pilot stays at a safe distance.

Higher yields & healthier plants

Uniform coverage and precise dosing reduce plant stress and diseases. One drone can treat all plots consistently, helping maximize revenue per hectare.

Precision pest control

Fine droplets and targeted flight paths place product directly on the plants, so you can use less pesticide while keeping efficacy high.

Low maintenance cost

Electric powertrain and modular parts reduce scheduled maintenance. Compared with traditional machinery, maintenance costs can drop by about 90%.

Data-driven decisions

Flight logs and application data link each treatment to yield and health outcomes, so future applications are based on real field data, not guesswork.

Flexible and portable

Compact and easy to transport, the drone can be deployed quickly on different fields or farms whenever the weather window is right.

Lower environmental impact

Using less water and product means fewer emissions, less soil compaction, and better protection of surrounding ecosystems.

Labor saving

One trained operator can execute complex spray missions for multiple plots, reducing seasonal labor peaks and manual field work.

EU subsidies

Many EU programs support precision agriculture and reduced-impact technologies, further improving the business case.