At Agritechnica 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for agricultural machinery, XAG unveiled its latest innovations, introducing the P150 Max Agricultural Drone and the R Series Agricultural Rover. The new drone offers high payload capacity and full autonomy, while the rover is designed for precision crop protection in orchards and greenhouses. Together, they demonstrate how XAG integrates robotics and intelligence to make field operations smarter and more productive. Held every two years in Hanover, Germany, Agritechnica drew around 500,000 visitors and over 2,700 exhibitors from 53 countries. As a global leader in agricultural robotics, XAG presented its full suite of smart farming technologies, including multifunction drones, lightweight rovers, autopilot consoles for tractors and transplanters, smart fertigation systems and IoT sensors. The exhibits highlighted how automation and AI-driven solutions are helping farmers enhance efficiency, optimize resources, and narrow the yield gap.  XAG P150 Max Agricultural Drone: High-Payload, Autonomous EfficiencyThe XAG P150 Max Agricultural Drone delivers next-level performance, intelligence, and stability to take on a wide range of field operations. Swapping task systems for precision spraying, spreading, field mapping, and logistics, it enables farmers to complete tasks with greater accuracy and efficiency. With an 80‑kilogram payload capacity and a maximum flight speed of 20 meters per second, the P150 Max handles demanding tasks across challenging terrains. Its RevoSpray 5 System, featuring an 80‑liter smart liquid tank and dual centrifugal nozzles, applies up to 32 liters per minute. When configured with the four‑nozzle upgrade kit, the flow rate increases to 46 liters per minute, enabling effective spraying even in orchards with dense canopies. Adjustable droplet sizes ranging from 60 to 500 microns allow precise application across different crops. For spreading applications such as direct seeding, fertilizing, or powder scattering, the RevoCast 5 System delivers up to 300 kilograms per minute from a 115‑liter smart granule container. Its vertical waving broadcast mechanism improves wind resistance and ensures uniform coverage.   The drone is also equipped with a built‑in RealTerra Field Mapping System, supporting autonomous survey missions covering up to 20 hectares per flight. High‑definition images are processed instantly into detailed field maps, while onboard AI automatically identifies obstacles and field structures to enhance operational safety. Switching to the RevoSling Module transforms the P150 Max into an aerial transport platform capable of carrying up to 80 kilograms of farm inputs, produce, or other cargo across rough or hard-to-reach terrain, streamlining logistics between plots. At its core, the SuperX 5 Ultra Intelligent Control System enables fully autonomous flight with centimeter‑level precision. Supported by 4D Imaging Radar and a wide‑angle FPV camera, the drone detects and avoids obstacles such as irrigation pivots, power poles, and overhead lines, maintaining safe and stable performance even in complex environments.   Operators can plan and manage missions via the XAG One App on a smartphone or the SRC 5 Remote Controller, which automatically generates optimal routes based on field shape and terrain. High-precision positioning is maintained by the XRTK 7 Mobile Station, even in remote areas with low signal or without internet access. Powered by the Smart SuperCharge Battery, the P150 Max can recharge in as little as seven minutes using the Parallel Charging Kit, minimizing downtime between flights. Built on 18 years of research and field experience, the P150 Max delivers upgraded structural design, intelligent control, and enhanced terrain adaptability, providing consistent, high-efficiency performance in real-world farming environments. XAG R Series Agricultural Rover: Smart Co-Pilot for Specialty CropsThe all-new XAG R Series Agricultural Rover brings intelligent navigation and smart control to ground operations, from plant protection to farm material delivery. Compact and fully electric, the rovers can access terrains where traditional tractors struggle, from dense orchards to narrow vineyard and greenhouse rows. The R Series includes two models tailored to different farming needs. The R100 Agricultural Rover, with a 120-liter tank, four-wheel drive, and two JetSprayers, offers precise coverage for closely spaced crops such as greenhouse vegetables. The R200 Agricultural Rover, equipped with a 240-liter tank, six-wheel drive, and four JetSprayers, delivers higher capacity for orchards and vineyards with wider spacing.  XAG R100 Agricultural Rover  XAG R200 Agricultural Rover Both models share XAG’s precision engineering, built on an all-aluminum chassis with a suspended portal axle that maintains balance and traction on uneven terrain. High-speed centrifugal JetSprayers produce 60–200 micron droplets, achieving uniform coverage while reducing chemical and water use. Farmers can operate the rover remotely using the SRC 5 Smart Remote Controller that features a responsive touchscreen, dual-joystick design, wide-angle FPV live view, and XLink connectivity. This keeps operators safely away from chemicals, protecting their health. The onboard control system supports handy functions such as Cruise Mode, Path Tracking, and Repeat Mode to simplify daily tasks. With built-in AI safety assistance and RealTerra onboard mapping, the rover analyzes its surroundings, detects obstacles, and adjusts routes in real time to ensure safe and accurate navigation. For farmers facing labor shortages or rising workloads, the R Series reduces physical strain and transforms repetitive fieldwork into precise and automated tasks. Its expandable platform supports DIY customization for weeding, transport, and other applications, making it a reliable co‑pilot for high-value crop management. Automated Steering and Smart Irrigation Complementing its agricultural drone and rover lineup, XAG also showcased the APC2 Series AutoPilot Console and Smart Fertigation System at Agritechnica, highlighting their role as key components of a fully connected smart farm ecosystem. Launched this year, the APC2 Flex AutoPilot Console brings automated steering to small-and-medium tractors. It enables centimeter-level accuracy in field navigation with minimal effort, reducing fuel consumption and operator fatigue. The console installs in as little as 20 minutes without replacing the steering wheel and is compatible with most tractor and machinery brands. It integrates seamlessly through the XAG AutoPilot App to support precise and consistent operation across different field types and terrains. The Smart Fertigation System and IoT products extend automation to irrigation and nutrient management while offering a lower entry barrier for farmers. Featuring smart electric valves and fertilizer injectors, the system delivers water and nutrients directly to plant roots with precision. Farmers can plan, manage, and monitor operations remotely through an app at any time. Supported by the XAG Local Server and Wireless Relay, the system maintains stable connectivity and data security even in areas without network coverage.   The launch of the P150 Max Agricultural Drone and R Series Rover marks XAG’s latest step in advancing smart farming. Designed to tackle labor shortages and rising operational costs, these new products enable farmers to complete spraying, spreading, and logistics tasks with precision, efficiency, and minimal manual effort, setting a practical benchmark for sustainable, high-yield agriculture.

The XAG P150 and P60 agricultural drones offer users a highly reliable solution for precise, efficient, and stable spraying operations. However, to fully unleash the drones’ capabilities, setting appropriate operational parameters and establishing proper operational practices are essential. This article provides a detailed technical guide to maximize safety, efficiency, and performance during spraying operations. Flexible Impeller Pump Delivers Reliability and DurabilityXAG P150 & P60 are using flexible Impeller pumps which are capable of handling dirty water containing sand and other particulates, allowing easy transfer of turbid liquids. They offer excellent resistance to wear, temperature, corrosion, and fracture, resulting in long service life and superior durability. The pumps are also economical and simple to maintain, where there is no need to remove pump tubes, loosen straps, or install additional complex components. Replacement only requires swapping the old impeller with a new one, a process that can be completed around 1 min.  Flexible Impeller Pump Rendering With its combination of durability, maintenance efficiency and adaptability to complex environments, the flexible impeller pump plays a decisive role in ensuring consistent spray performance. Priming before Spraying is Essential under Certain CircumstancesHowever, before performing certain spraying operations, it is necessary to carry out a priming procedure for the pump and pipes. Priming is the process of removing air from the line by using a high flow rate to draw liquid through the system at ground level before actual spraying begins. This ensures accurate and consistent chemical output even at low flow rates, and prevents issues such as missed sprays at the start of a field, thereby ensuring continuity and precision during subsequent spraying operations. Priming is recommended in scenarios when it’s the first flight of the day, or after long breaks, or after using the drain function.  CG Demonstration of Liquid Priming the Line For optimal results, it is advisable to use the actual spray liquid for priming. The recommended procedure is as follows:· Add no less than 5 liters of spray liquid into the tank.· Place a container under the spray nozzles to collect the discharged liquid. After priming, the collected liquid can be poured back into the tank for reuse to avoid waste.· Set the flow rate to no less than 12 L/min and begin spraying.· Stop the pump once the nozzles produce a continuous stream of liquid. Priming is considered successful when the spray is stable and the remaining tank volume is no less than 2 liters.Once primed, the system is capable of delivering a stable, pulse-free, finely atomized spray, even at the lowest flow settings, ensuring uniform coverage at a consistent flight speed. Optimizing Parameters for Effective SprayingIn addition to priming under specific conditions, accurate parameter settings are also critical to enhancing spraying performance. Parameters such as flight speed, flight height, droplet size, and application rate influence the  spraying performance. The correct combination of these factors allows the drone to adapt effectively to different crops and field conditions.  Height, Spray Width, and Droplet Size Parameter Recommendations · When operating over crops with low plant height, the flight speed should be increased and the flight altitude raised to prevent the downdraft from causing crop lodging or physical damage.· When working with dense crops or those with tall plant height, the application rate per hectare should be increased and the flight speed reduced to enhance spray penetration.· When the operation height of the drone is set below 3 meters, overlap between spray nozzles may be insufficient, resulting in missed areas. As the flight height increases, the spray width becomes wider, the downdraft weaker, and the spray penetration less effective. For the P150, an operating height of 3–6 meters is recommended, with a droplet size of 110–130 μm. For the P60, an operating height of 3–5 meters is recommended, with a droplet size of 110–130 μm.· As droplet size increases, the spray coverage area decreases, while drift resistance and evaporation resistance increase. To maximize spraying efficiency, it is advised to follow recommended parameter settings tailored to different crops and specific operational conditions. These guidelines are derived from data collected by experienced drone pilots, ensuring practical reliability results.  P150 Recommended Operation Parameters  P60 Recommended Operation Parameters · Avoid herbicide applications when wind is present to prevent spray drift.· For pest and disease control, pay attention to the optimal treatment timing and, where possible, use tank mixtures to reduce the risk of resistance development.· For P150, the flight height should not be lower than 3 meters. Excessive wind may cause fruit damage. When operating over dense or tall crops, increase the application rate per hectare and reduce flight speed to enhance spray penetration.· For fruit trees with large canopy diameters and dense foliage, increase the spray flow rate appropriately and maintain a relatively low flight speed.· When spray drift occurs, an anti-drift adjuvant may be added to the tank mixture to achieve better spraying performance.· Ensure that the flight altitude is properly set to avoid collisions and potential accidents. When operating in orchards, pay attention to the use of both 2D and 3D operation modes. For 2D operations, the terrain-following mode should be enabled and configured accordingly.· Since drone-applied pesticide solutions are usually of high concentration, the two-step dilution method should be followed when preparing the mixture. Foliar fertilizers such as potassium dihydrogen phosphate are recommended to be prepared separately to prevent chemical reactions that may occur in the tank mix. In addition, the latest firmware upgrade of actuator_server 87 version for the XAG P150 and P60 enhances flow control precision and improves droplet consistency during high-speed flight. When combined with proper pipe priming and optimized parameter configurations, this upgraded system delivers superior accuracy and operational stability across a wide range of crop types and field conditions. Effective spraying is not the result of a single component but the synergy of various factors. Together, these elements enable the XAG P150 and P60 to consistently deliver effective spraying that increases productivity, protects crops and supports sustainable agriculture.  Disclaimer：All data in these operation recommendations are collected from experienced agricultural drone pilots. They are provided for reference only for users operating XAG P150/P60 agricultural drones for spraying operations in relevant regions.Due to the influence of various factors such as crop growth conditions, weather conditions, and pesticide varieties, the data herein cannot fully adapt to all operational scenarios. Users should make appropriate adjustments based on actual conditions. XAG assumes no legal responsibility for this.

In celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and during the 2025 World Food Forum, XAG was honored with FAO's Global Recognition for Best Practices and Innovative Approaches in Sustainable Plant Production and Protection. The distinction highlights the XAG Smart Farming Solution, which integrates robotics, automation, and digital intelligence to help farmers grow more with less while shaping a resilient and inclusive future for global food systems. FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu speaks at the Global Technical Recognition Ceremony. (Photo: FAO) The FAO Global Technical Recognition Ceremony, one of the flagship events of the World Food Forum, celebrates organizations demonstrating measurable innovation and impact across the agrifood sector. As highlighted in the ceremony, “Plants are the foundation of life on earth, providing over 80% of the food we eat. From farmers’ fields to laboratories and market stalls, generations of innovators and institutions have transformed the way we grow and protect our crops.” The message captures the spirit of innovation behind FAO’s recognition and resonates strongly with XAG’s mission to advance agriculture for a smarter, safer, and more sustainable agrifuture. XAG was recognized for its Smart Farming Solution for providing farmers with advanced tools that transform the entire agricultural cycle, from soil preparation to harvest. The ecosystem integrates agricultural drones, agricultural rovers, autopilot consoles, and smart farm IoT products to enable autonomous operations, such as seeding, crop protection and irrigation management. Controlled via smartphone or remote console, these tools reduce manual labor, lower technical barriers, and minimize agrochemical exposure, making precision farming accessible to both smallholders and large producers. XAG P150 agricultural drone performs a precision spraying operation. A tractor equipped with XAG APC2 Autopilot Console operates autonomously in the field. XAG smart farm IoT system enables automated fertigation for efficient crop management. Across global markets, XAG’s technologies are strengthening food production systems and helping communities advance toward sustainable growth. In Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, rice and fruit growers are adopting XAG agricultural drones for spraying and spreading tasks to reduce input use and improve yields. In Turkey, young farmers are leveraging the XAG Autopilot Console for operations such as sowing and harrowing, reducing fatigue and fuel use while achieving centimeter‑level accuracy to optimize productivity. In Zambia, through targeted spraying, XAG's drone technology tackles the fall armyworm infestation, a major threat to maize, soybean, and sugarcane crops. Beyond field applications, XAG invests in agricultural talent development through XAG Academy, which has trained thousands of rural youth and women worldwide. These programs expand local expertise and create skilled jobs around digital and autonomous farming, fostering inclusive agricultural modernization. For example, in the UK, XAG collaborates with local partners to pioneer licensed drone spraying, contributing to national operator training standards, and enabling BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight) operations that planted 75,000 trees in just 8 hours.  FAO’s recognition underscores how XAG’s mission advances global goals for sustainable, inclusive, and climate-smart agriculture. By reducing labor demands, optimizing resource use, and protecting soil and ecosystems, XAG contributes directly to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, notably Zero Hunger, Responsible Consumption and Production, and Climate Action. In addition, the XAG Agricultural Drone was showcased at FAO's first global exhibition "From Seeds to Foods" which kicked off the organization's 80th anniversary celebrations. The event gathered over 260 exhibitors from more than 140 countries, celebrating the world’s harvest and the future of sustainable agriculture. Visitors stepped into immersive pavilions and hands‑on exhibits, exploring the technologies driving how food is produced while tasting, learning, and connecting through over 500 agricultural products and 72 unique dishes that showcased diverse food cultures.  Receiving this recognition from FAO affirms XAG’s vision to make farming more efficient, sustainable, and inclusive through technology. It marks a collective step toward the future of agriculture, where innovation serves both people and the planet.