AMERICAN DRONE NETWORK, SPRAYTEC PARTNER TO BRING CONCENTRATE SPRAY TECHNOLOGY TO NATION'S LARGEST AGRICULTURAL DRONE PILOT NETWORK

Advanced low-volume formulations address drone payload limitations, expand market opportunities for professional operators

STUTTGART, Ark., April 8, 2025 — American Drone Network announced Wednesday a

strategic partnership with SprayTec to introduce concentrate spray formulations engineered

specifically for drone-based aerial application. The collaboration gives ADN's professional pilot

network access to products that cover significantly more acres per tank load by reducing spray

volume requirements by 60% to 75% compared with traditional formulations.

The partnership addresses one of drone aviation's core operational constraints. Agricultural

drones typically carry 10 to 26 gallons of spray solution, compared with 300 to 1,200 gallons for

manned aircraft and ground rigs. At conventional application rates of 10 to 15 gallons per acre,

even the largest drones cover only 1.5 to 2.6 acres per tank load, with refill cycles consuming

40% to 60% of operating time. SprayTec's concentrates reduce application rates to 2 to 5 gallons

per acre, allowing pilots to cover 5 to 13 acres per load.

"Agricultural drone technology has matured rapidly, but chemical formulations have lagged

behind, forcing pilots to work within product parameters designed for completely different

application methods," said Erik Kellim, CEO of American Drone Network. "SprayTec

recognized this disconnect and engineered concentrates specifically for how drone operators

actually work."

SprayTec's formulations were developed from the ground up for drones flying at 10 to 15 mph at

10 to 20 feet altitude. The company says the products incorporate advanced surfactant systems,

droplet size optimization and enhanced penetration characteristics validated across crops, pests

and environmental conditions at low-volume application rates.

"Concentrate technology doesn't just make existing operations more efficient — it opens entirely

new markets," said Brett Buyert, an ADN pilot. "I can now bid on large acreage contracts I

would have turned down before, work in areas where water access was prohibitive and compete

with manned aircraft on projects that require serious daily production."

SprayTec's product line includes adjuvants, compatibility agents, and phytostimulants, with the

goal of helping the end-user be more profitable and efficient. Those solutions will not only help

with application technology, but also with plant health and nutrition. All formulations are

validated for low-volume drone applications that will still deliver high performance and ROI.

The partnership includes a training component. SprayTec representatives will work with ADN's

training program to instruct pilots on mixing procedures, application rates and handling practices

specific to concentrate formulations.

"Concentrates aren't difficult to use, but they are different from traditional formulations," said

Charlie Booker, ADN training director. "Proper training ensures pilots mix accurately, apply

effectively and achieve the performance results that make concentrate technology valuable. We're

building expertise alongside product access."

Beyond operational efficiency, concentrate technology reduces water use per treated acre by 60%

to 75%, lowers total product volume transported to field sites, decreases packaging waste and

reduces drift potential through lower total spray volumes — factors ADN said are increasingly

relevant as growers face water use restrictions and sustainability reporting requirements.

"This partnership is a platform for ongoing innovation, not just current product access," Kellim

said. "As we gather real-world performance data from hundreds of professional operators, we'll

continuously refine formulations, develop new solutions and optimize application protocols."

The SprayTec partnership follows ADN's acquisition of CropFlight, a flight logging and

compliance platform, and a recently announced partnership with Brandt for crop protection

product access. ADN said additional ecosystem announcements are expected in the coming

weeks.

About American Drone Network

American Drone Network provides agricultural drone pilots with access to N-numbered fleet

aircraft, a 72-hour equipment replacement guarantee, training, technical support and competitive

pricing on chemicals and supplies through an ownership-based model. ADN connects pilots,

farmers, chemical manufacturers, equipment providers and insurance companies in a

comprehensive ecosystem. Following its acquisition of CropFlight, ADN operates the nation's

largest agricultural drone pilot network. For more information, visit

americandronenetwork.com.