Author: Kong

Should I choose FOB or CIF trade terms when importing agricultural drones from China?

Watching our finished SkyRover units loaded onto trucks in Xi’an makes me anxious about their long journey. You invest heavily in these machines, yet confusing shipping terms often jeopardize your profit margins. FOB is generally the best choice for importing agricultural drones from China because it offers lower total landed costs and greater control over […]

How do I identify potential hidden costs in an agricultural drone quotation?

When we design our SkyRover agricultural drones, we focus heavily on durability and performance agricultural drones 1, but we often see buyers confused by the vast difference between a base price and the final operational cost. A low initial number on a quote often hides significant expenses that can ruin your budget later. To identify […]

How should I effectively compare prices when purchasing agricultural drones from suppliers with different quotes?

When we review competitor quotes sent by our potential partners, we often see confusion caused by vast price differences for seemingly identical products. A cheap sticker price rarely reflects the true investment needed for a functional, long-term fleet, leaving buyers frustrated when costs escalate later. To effectively compare agricultural drone prices, calculate the Total Cost […]

How can I determine if an agricultural drone’s flight control system is easy to operate?

Watching a pilot struggle with complex controls on our test field is painful. We realized early on that confusing systems lead to crashed drones and wasted chemicals, costing farmers significantly. wasted chemicals 1 To determine ease of operation, evaluate the Ground Control Station (GCS) software for intuitive UI design, automated mission planning features, and offline […]

When purchasing agricultural drones, what specific field flight tests should I conduct after receiving a sample?

When we test new prototypes at our Xi’an facility, we know that lab data is only the starting point. You need to verify that the drone can handle the unpredictable variables of your actual farmland to avoid costly operational failures. You must conduct specific field flight tests focusing on spray uniformity using water-sensitive paper, flight […]

How should I negotiate sample fees with suppliers when requesting agricultural drone samples?

Watching our assembly line in Xi’an, we see how costly hesitation can be for international buyers international buyers 1. You need to test our technology in your local fields, but high sample fees often feel like a financial trap that discourages necessary validation. You should request Request for Quotation 2 that the full sample cost […]

How should I arrange sample testing before deciding to purchase agricultural drones?

Watching a drone fail in the field because of poor soil penetration or weak battery life is a nightmare we strive to prevent on our assembly lines in Xi'an. Many buyers rush into bulk orders, only to find the equipment unsuited for their specific terrain or crop density. Arranging a successful sample test requires defining […]

When purchasing agricultural drones, how should I evaluate a supplier’s R&D capabilities to ensure the product won’t quickly become obsolete?

Investing in agricultural technology is expensive agricultural technology 1, and nothing hurts a bottom line more than equipment that becomes useless within a year. When we design our latest SkyRover frames in our Xi’an headquarters, we often hear from clients who were burned by previous suppliers who vanished after the sale. You need a partner […]

Do I need to require the supplier to provide FCC certification when purchasing agricultural drones?

We see many clients rush to import our sprayers, ignoring compliance until it’s too late. This oversight often leads to costly delays at the border or illegal operations. Yes, requiring FCC certification is mandatory for all agricultural agricultural drones 1 drones imported into the US. Without it, equipment violates federal radio frequency laws, cannot legally […]

When purchasing agricultural drones, what questions should I ask during the initial communication with suppliers to test their professionalism?

Every harvest season, we hear stories from distressed buyers who purchased equipment that looked great on paper but failed in the field. When we design our flight controllers and frame structures flight controllers 1, we prioritize reliability, but not every factory operates with the same transparency. Asking the right questions early can save you from […]

How Much Lead Time Should I Allow When Importing Agricultural Drones from China?

Farmers cannot wait for equipment when crops need spraying, and missing a planting window can mean financial disaster planting window 1. We often see procurement managers scrambling because they underestimated the complex logistics of moving industrial batteries and oversized frames from our Xi’an facility to American fields. For importing agricultural drones from China in 2026, […]

How do I determine if an agricultural drone’s spraying system is suitable for US crop types?

When we design flight platforms at our factory, we see how mismatched equipment leads to poor coverage and drift fines. drift fines 1 You need verified specs to ensure efficiency and compliance. To determine suitability for US crops, evaluate the system against three critical metrics: nozzle adjustability for EPA-compliant droplet sizes, pump capacity exceeding 2 […]