Author: Kong

When purchasing agricultural drones, how can I verify the stability of a supplier’s supply chain to avoid stockouts?

The fear of a stockout during peak spraying season keeps many buyers awake at night. We see this anxiety often when new clients approach our Xi’an headquarters looking for reliable partners. You can verify stability by auditing the supplier’s component diversification and requesting specific inventory data. Ask for evidence of dual-sourcing for critical parts like […]

What questions should I ask about data security and privacy protection when purchasing agricultural drones?

When our engineering team in Xi’an designs flight control software, we constantly balance ease of use with strict security protocols Blue UAS 1. We know that if a competitor or hacker accesses your crop yield data, the financial consequences can be devastating for your farm business. To protect your operations, you must ask vendors about […]

How do I determine if the accuracy of an agricultural drone’s RTK positioning system meets the standards?

We frequently hear from clients who struggle with gaps in their spray patterns, only to realize their positioning systems are drifting. When we test units at our Xi’an facility, we know that verifying precision is the only way to guarantee profitability in the field. To determine if your agricultural drone meets RTK standards, verify that […]

What features should I look for in an agricultural drone for mountainous terrain in the US?

When we collaborate with our US partners on custom flight control systems, the biggest challenge we hear about isn’t the crops themselves—it is the land. Farming on steep inclines and navigating deep valleys creates dangerous blind spots and unpredictable wind patterns that ground standard equipment. Without the right specifications, you risk crashing expensive hardware into […]

How should I evaluate the obstacle avoidance radar performance of agricultural drones?

Crashing a high-value asset into a utility pole is the fastest way to lose a client’s trust and destroy profit margins. At our Xi’an manufacturing facility, we spend thousands of hours refining radar algorithms because we know radar algorithms 1 that specifications on paper do not always translate to safety in the field. To evaluate […]

What training materials should I request from the supplier when purchasing agricultural drones?

When we calibrate flight controllers in our Xi’an facility flight controllers 1, we know that advanced hardware is useless without proper knowledge. Buying a drone without comprehensive training documentation invites crashes, regulatory fines, and operational failure. You should request a comprehensive package including digital and physical operation manuals, FAA Part 107 and Part 137 compliance […]

When sourcing agricultural drones from China, how can I confirm the supplier’s ability to handle after-sales repairs in the US?

We see the stress in our clients' emails when a drone is grounded during the critical spraying season, costing them thousands of dollars daily. Reliable support is the difference between a minor delay and a failed harvest. To confirm a supplier's US repair capability, you must verify the existence of domestic spare parts inventory and […]

When purchasing agricultural drones, how should I stipulate compensation mechanisms in the contract if the received goods have quality issues?

Watching a batch of sprayers leave our Xi’an factory brings pride, but defects can happen during transit. Finding a broken motor or a faulty pump upon arrival is a nightmare for any distributor. You should stipulate compensation mechanisms by defining a clear acceptance Acceptance Period 1 period, mandating immediate replacement for dead-on-arrival units, and establishing […]

What quality assurance clauses should I focus on when signing a purchase contract for agricultural drones?

When we see a shipment leave our Xi’an facility, we know that the physical product is only half the value; the assurance of quality is the other half. assurance of quality 1 You are likely worried that the drones you import might fail mid-season, leaving your clients angry and your crops untreated. This fear is […]

How should I negotiate a lower MOQ with suppliers when purchasing agricultural drones?

When we see new distributors struggle with inventory costs, we know the pain dangerous goods 1. inventory costs 2 Buying fifty units blindly is risky. We prefer helping partners grow rather than forcing bulk orders immediately. You can negotiate lower MOQs by proposing a “Sample-to-Scale” agreement where you pay a premium for initial units. Additionally, […]

Which payment method should I choose to minimize financial risk when sourcing agricultural drones from China?

We often see international clients feeling anxious about transferring thousands of dollars overseas before seeing their products. At our facility in Xi’an, we understand that establishing trust is just as critical as the precise calibration of our flight controllers flight controllers 1. To minimize financial risk when sourcing agricultural drones from China, combine a 30% […]

How do I calculate the total landed cost of importing agricultural drones from China to the US?

Watching our SkyRover drones pack onto pallets in Chengdu, I worry when buyers underestimate the final bill. High import costs can ruin your margins if you ignore the details. To calculate landed landed cost 2 cost, sum the EXW product price, international international trade (Incoterms) 3 freight, insurance, and clearance fees, then add specific US […]