Collaboration Brings Advanced Precision Technology to the World’s Largest Spray Drone
Rotor Technologies, Inc. and AG-NAV Inc. have announced a collaboration to integrate AG-NAV’s precision navigation and flow control technology into Rotor’s Sprayhawk unmanned helicopter. The partnership aims to enhance precision and efficiency in aerial applications for agricultural operators.
Introducing the Sprayhawk and AG-NAV Integration
The Sprayhawk is a 110-gallon capacity unmanned agricultural UAV based on the Robinson helicopter platform. It is recognized as the world’s largest spray drone. The 2025 model will feature AG-NAV’s advanced navigation systems, including the Guia Platinum terminal and variable rate spray control equipment, as standard components.
“The integration of AG-NAV systems into the Sprayhawk brings precision agriculture to our aerial application customers,” said Charlotte Keys, Rotor Product Manager. “With access to AG-NAV’s industry-leading navigation and mission management systems, Sprayhawk operators will be able to seamlessly manage their jobs and workflows, perform in-flight spray controls just like in their manned aircraft, and optimize efficiency with precision flow control.”
This collaboration will also provide operators access to AG-NAV’s AgMission software. AgMission enables users to create precise spray patterns, customize settings for specific operations, and analyze data from previous jobs to optimize performance.
Advancing Safety and Innovation
Safety and innovation are central to the partnership. AG-NAV emphasizes these priorities in their approach to advancing aerial application technology.
“At AG-NAV our mission is to always innovate as well as focus on pilot safety,” said Landon Ramirez of AG-NAV. “So when we heard what Rotor were doing, we were really excited to work with them to further improve pilot safety as well as revolutionize the aerial application industry.”
Availability and Upcoming Showcase
The 2025 Model Year Sprayhawk is now available for pre-orders in the U.S. and Brazil. Customers placing orders before December 15, 2024, can take advantage of introductory pricing, with deliveries expected in the second half of 2025.
Rotor Technologies and AG-NAV will showcase the Sprayhawk and its integrated systems at the NAAA Convention in Fort Worth, Texas, from November 18-21. Visitors can find Rotor at booth 1523 and AG-NAV at booth 1600.
About Rotor and AG-NAV
Rotor Technologies, based in Nashua, NH, specializes in heavy-lift drones for agricultural and utility applications. For more information about the Sprayhawk or to place an order, visit Rotor’s website.
AG-NAV Inc., headquartered in Barrie, Ontario, Canada, has over 20 years of experience in navigation and flow control technology. Their solutions serve agriculture, forestry, and other aerial industries. Learn more at AG-NAV’s website.
This collaboration marks a significant advancement in precision agriculture, showcasing how unmanned systems can enhance efficiency and safety in aerial applications.
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