We've been sourcing these for about eight months now, and the 2153mm wheelbase on the HF F30 is the first thing that stood out to us—it gives you serious stability over uneven ground even when the spreader tank is loaded to its 40L capacity. The spray setup runs 12 nozzles covering 4 to 9 meters, which is pretty much what you need for row crops like corn or beans, but it's overkill for small orchards where you'd be better off with a smaller unit anyway.
What sold us was the IP65 rating, because we had a few units form other suppliers fail after a season of field dust and light rain. They don't list the motor specs in the datasheet, but the X9 Plus and X9 Max power systems are standerd for this size, and you'll get about 22 minutes hover time with a 28000mAh battery at 37kg—drop that to 67kg for spraying and you're looking at 8 minutes or so, which is actually fine for a typical 30L pass.
Lead time from the factory in China is usually 30 to 45 days, and we always order a spare set of arms and propellers because the folded dimensions (1145mm x 900mm x 688mm) are tight for shiping, and replacements take another 2 weeks. The frame and software for a year, but core components like flight controller are only 3 months—so you'll want to run the COA and a bench test within the first few weeks.
One detail most buyers don't think to ask about is the semi-automatic planting mode; it's not fully autonomous, so you still need someone to monitor the RTK positioning and handle the FPV cameras for obstacle avoidance. Basically, if you're looking for a drone that just follows a pre-programmed route without supervision, this isn't it—but for precision seeding and fertilization with the spreader tank, the dual function saves you a separate machine.
The supplier we work with stocks the HF F30 consistently, but we always confirm the batch's HPLC purity on the spray nozzles and check the spreader calibration before signing off. You'll get the SDS and a one-year software license included, though the RTK base station is sold seperately (usually adds 2-3 days to shipping).
We typically require an MOQ of 1 unit for sample orders, but for bulk purchases, we usually ask for at least 10 units per shipment. Contact us for exact numbers based on your location.
Standard lead time is about 15-20 working days for a single unit, but bulk orders might take 25-30 days depending on stock levels. We'll confirm when you place the order.
Yes, we can provide CE and FCC certifications upon request, along with a test report for the IP65 rating. Just let us know what documents you need for your region.
The spray tank is for liquid pesticides or fertilizers with 12 nozzles, while the spreader tank is for dry seeds or granular fertilizer. They are interchangeable, but you'll need to reconfigure the drone's settings for each job.
Store the drone in a dry, cool place with the arms folded, and keep the battery at about 50% charge for long-term storage. The IP65 rating means it's dust-tight and protected against water jets, but avoid soaking it.