Sprig Aerospace develops the S1000, an aviation‑grade sprayer designed for precision agriculture. The hybrid‑generation system can cover up to 120 acres per hour while applying 5 gallons per acre, and it provides about one hour of flight time per charge.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Large-scale agricultural spraying often relies on ground equipment that is slow, labor‑intensive, and costly to operate, limiting the ability of producers to cover extensive fields efficiently and uniformly.
Solution
Sprig Aerospace’s S1000 is an aviation‑grade sprayer that delivers precision‑ag applications from the air. The hybrid‑generation power system enables the aircraft to fly for about one hour on a single charge while maintaining a spray rate of 5 gallons per acre. At that rate, the S1000 can cover up to 120 acres per hour, dramatically increasing throughput compared with traditional ground sprayers. By moving the application process to the sky, the system reduces labor requirements, lowers fuel and maintenance expenses, and provides consistent coverage across varied terrain. The S1000 is slated for market release in 2025, offering growers a scalable solution for large‑field pesticide, herbicide, and fertilizer distribution.
Target Audience
Primary customers are commercial growers, agribusiness operators, and large‑scale farming enterprises that require efficient, high‑volume aerial application of crop inputs.
Features
- Aviation‑grade spray system built to meet aerospace reliability standards
- Hybrid‑generation power architecture delivering approximately one hour of flight time per charge
- High‑throughput capability of 120 acres per hour at a calibrated 5 gallons per acre application rate
- Integrated precision‑ag technology for uniform droplet distribution and reduced waste
- Designed for large‑scale field operations, enabling rapid aerial coverage of extensive acreage