Agri Spray Drones founder and CEO Taylor Moreland says the company’s new partnership with ag spray drone manufacturer EAVision will help solve multiple challenges facing the industry.

“We want U.S. manufacturing, and we want the best spray drone technology for farmers here. EAVision brings both to the table,” Moreland says. “We were impressed with EAVision’s hardware but mainly impressed by their company history and how they work with partners. When they’ve gone into other markets, unlike DJI, XAG and other Chinese spray drone companies, they’ve set up manufacturing and assembly for that specific market.

LISTEN: Moreland shares perspective on the partnership with EAVision and his outlook for the drone industry in 2025.

“We worked with DJI exclusively over the last 4 years,” Moreland adds. “They’ve got good products. But they’re facing geopolitical challenges…they’re facing U.S.-China tensions. That’s affecting supply and the legality of importing products. The demand for spray drones has grown year over year. EAVision seems to bring more stability." 

The companies intend to develop a long-term partnership, with Agri Spray Drones expanding its offerings with EAVision's flagship drone, the J100, while continuing to service and support existing product offerings. 

The J100 — the only spray drone on the market with built-in LiDAR technology to navigate diverse terrains — also comes equipped with state-of-the-art mist nozzles that enable fine, even, atomization with precise control over droplet size and spray patterns across diverse crop types, according to the company.

“Right now, everybody in the ag drone space has a one-track mind,” Moreland says. “It’s DJI and that’s it. After running the J100, we’ve done things with it that we’ve never done with any other spray drone in terms of trying to fly around obstacles…and hills we’ve never taken before. We’re really excited to get this in the hands of more people across the country.”

The adoption rate spiked for spray drones in 2024, Moreland says. As more farmers understand the value of the technology, he believes there will be a significantly higher demand for spray drones in 2025.

“I think it (the adoption rate) will double or triple,” Moreland says. “Many farmers have to see it to believe it. Does it pay? Is it worth the investment? Looking at the economy, farmers still have to make the most out of every acre, especially with lower crop prices. Drones are unique in that they offer a high-value service at a low cost and it’s scalable. Small farms can utilize drones. Large farms can utilize drones. Individuals who want to provide a service on a farm can utilize drones without having to invest in a $500,000 sprayer. The adoption rate is not going to slow down with the farm economy.”