DJI Agras R18 Octocopter
DJI · China · first flew 2021 · reconnaissance aircraft
The DJI Agras R18 is a heavy-lift agricultural multirotor designed primarily for crop-spraying and seeding missions across large fields.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, rotary |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 8 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 1.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | No tailplane |
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Spot it by:
- eight rotor arms in X-plus hybrid layout
- large spray tank beneath centre frame
- folding arms for transport
The eight equally-spaced rotor arms with folding capability and the prominent undercarriage-mounted spray tank distinguish the R18 from smaller quadcopter drones. The DJI Agras colour scheme (white and yellow) is characteristic.
Specifications
- The DJI Agras R18 Octocopter has a length of 1.5 m (5 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 2.1 m (7 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 43 km/h (27 mph).
- Typical crew: 0.
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History
DJI launched the R18 as part of its Agras professional agricultural drone line, succeeding earlier T-series and MG-series platforms. The eight-rotor layout provides redundancy and lift capacity for a 40-litre payload tank, enabling efficient large-area coverage.
Variants
The R18 sits alongside the T40 in DJI's flagship Agras line; the T40 uses a coaxial twin-rotor design for even greater payload. Regional variants differ in hopper and spray-system configuration.
Where you'll see it
Used by agricultural operators worldwide for pesticide and fertiliser application, particularly in Asia, Australia, and increasingly Europe and the Americas.
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