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XAG Unveils Farming Drones That Don’t Always Need Piloting

Published: Jul. 8, 2026 3:34 p.m. GMT+8

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XAG released its X-series agricultural drone products on Monday. Photo: XAG

Chinese drone-maker XAG Co. Ltd. has unveiled a new series of agricultural drones that can recharge and replenish chemicals without human intervention, as leading players explore new fronts in automation and intelligence.

The X series drones are paired with dedicated ground-based takeoff and landing facilities, a setup that allows a single pilot to operate multiple drones simultaneously and is expected to significantly improve efficiency.

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XAG unveiled agricultural drones that autonomously recharge and replenish chemicals, with ground facilities enabling one pilot to operate multiple drones.
Both XAG and DJI have heavy-lift models at the 149.9 kg limit under China’s 2024 drone regulations.
DJI introduced lidar technology in November 2025 for better navigation in complex environments like orchards.

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2024：: China's new unmanned aircraft rules took effect, requiring agricultural drones with maximum takeoff weights above 150 kg to obtain operational certificates.

November 2025：: DJI Agriculture introduced higher-cost lidar technology in new models to enhance navigation and expand use cases.

Monday, 2026-07-06：: XAG unveiled the X series agricultural drones at a launch event, highlighting automated recharging and chemical replenishment without human intervention.

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