50+
crews across Ukraine
Crop Desiccation with Agricultural Drones
Desiccation with agricultural drones before harvest accelerates moisture reduction in plants, speeds up maturation, and simplifies field collection. Proper field desiccation also improves grain quality and minimizes yield losses.
200+
farms work with us
185 000 ha
treated last season
7 000 ha
seed-crop areas treated
Why desiccation with agricultural drones has the advantage
The most suitable period for desiccation is cool, humid weather. Desiccation should begin once the majority of plants have reached maturity.
Depending on the crop, treatment is carried out 7–21 days before harvest. For cereals, the optimal interval is about two weeks; for legumes, one to three weeks; and for early varieties, 7–10 days is sufficient.
Desiccation can be performed with various equipment, but agricultural drones offer key advantages: no crop damage, high application accuracy, and the ability to operate even in challenging field conditions.
Agricultural drones effectively apply:
- Herbicides
- Fungicides
- Insecticides
- Desiccants
- Micronutrients
DJI Agras T100 vs ground equipment
Savings with agricultural drone application
Comparison of costs, productivity, and operational benefits on 1,000 ha. Calculations are based on March 2026 prices and average equipment performance indicators.
Solution rate per 1 ha
Water consumption, L/ha
DJI Agras T100
10 L/ha
Water for 1,000 ha10 000 L
Cost (0.28 UAH/L)2 800 UAH
Self-propelled
200 L/ha
Water for 1,000 ha200 000 L
Cost (0.28 UAH/L)56 000 UAH
Trailed
200 L/ha
Water for 1,000 ha10 000 L
Cost (0.28 UAH/L)56 000 UAH
Savings:
53 200 UAH
DJI Agras T100 productivity
Treating 1,000 ha (hours)
T100
~83
Self-propelled
~200
Trailed
~250
Solution refills for 1,000 ha (10 L/ha)
T100 (100 L tank)
100
Self-propelled (3,000 L)
~33
DJI Agras T100 advantages over ground equipment
3-in-1: spray + spread + lift
100 L tank, 150 L/100 kg spreader, cargo mode up to 100 kg.
No soil compaction
Tractors destroy soil structure — wheel tracks mean 5–15% yield losses.
9-minute charging
Ultra-fast battery charging — minimal downtime between flights.
Any terrain
Slopes, waterlogged fields, areas without roads — no problem.
Night operations
Treatment at any time of day — critical growth stages are never missed.
Zero CO₂ emissions
Fully electric. A diesel tractor produces hundreds of kg of CO₂ per season.
Proven plant protection solutions
We work with effective products that have demonstrated consistent results in real field conditions.
Fungicides
- Абсолют
- Аксанто
- Амістар
Insecticides
- Вантакор
- Емірид Про
- Канонір Дуо
Herbicides
- Геліантекс
- Експрес Голд
- Пантера
Desiccants
- Альфа-дикват
- Десикант Макс
- Галант
Micronutrients / Boron
- Defenda Бор
- Гуміфілд Бор
- Вітамін Бор
Proven in practice
We test products in real field conditions and select only those solutions that deliver consistent results when working with agricultural drones.
AGRONIX case studies
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Максим
I had the opportunity to gain my first experience working with agricultural drones from Mykola and Ivan. By the end of the season we were already flying — everything went quite well, so I want to continue going forward.
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Юра
About technology, numbers, and decisions that turn agriculture into a tech-driven business. Full automation of agribusiness is already here.
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Вадим
I am a self-propelled sprayer operator, and now I am taking courses to operate a drone. It is a promising profession, and I think it will be very useful in the future.
AGRONIX — a service agrotechnology company
We help you work effectively with DJI agricultural drones — we sell equipment, train pilots, provide service and carry out field operations. A comprehensive approach instead of separate services.
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DJI agricultural drone
models sold150+Professional agricultural
drone pilots trained200+Treated by agricultural drones
in 2021–2025185thousandha- of professionals
A growing team50+*
*we are always happy to welcome new professionals to the team.
We work with the best
Agri holdings, manufacturers and agricultural companies trust us, because we focus on results.
Agri holdings and farms
We work with the best
Agri holdings, manufacturers and agricultural companies trust us,
because we focus on results.
Collaboration with Ukrainianagri holdings andfarms
Partnerships that scale results in the field.
FAQ
Answers to common questions about crop desiccation with agricultural drones: timing, crops, weather conditions, and benefits for your farm.
Desiccation timing depends on the crop, its maturity, and weather conditions. Treatment is typically carried out 7–21 days before harvest, when the majority of plants have reached the required ripening stage.
Agricultural drones are effectively used for desiccation of sunflower, rapeseed, soybean, pea, and other crops where uniform plant maturation and field preparation for harvest are critical.
Yes. Agricultural drones are not dependent on soil conditions and can operate on waterlogged areas where ground equipment is limited or causes crop damage.
Properly performed desiccation does not reduce yield. On the contrary, it helps prevent harvest losses, uniform crop maturation, and improves the quality of the harvested product.
Agricultural drones enable treatment without wheel tracks or crop damage, provide uniform field coverage, and help complete desiccation within optimal agrotechnical windows.
supportWe will find a solutionfor your farm
We will help you determine the optimal agricultural drone model, use case and training or service format — tailored to your acreage and tasks.
