Smart Apply - Intelligent Spray Control System by Smart Apply

Technology Overview

• Latest revision : 7/3/2026
• Commercial release date :
• Application : Smart Apply's technology reduces material requirements, reduces material drift and reduces water requirements for the spray application

Commercialisation Overview

• Technology Readiness Level (TRL) : 10: Market introduction - Full commercial operation
• Units in Service - Global : 500
• Business model : Distributor network / RaaS (Robot as a service)
• Price : €40k to €50k
• Ongoing Costs :

Market Coverage, Distributors and Service Suppliers

• Countries or markets addressed :

Performance & Economic Impact

• Estimated ROI :
• Phytosanitary Product Savings :
• Yield Improvement :

Technical specifications

• Type of solution : Retrofit Kit, Smart/Precision Sprayer Technologies
• Power source : Powered electrically from the Tractor/Air-Blast sprayer it is installed on.
• Required Tractor Power :
• Net weight : 45 kg | 99 lbs
• Min Farm Size (In hectares) :
• Productivity : Material costs savings per application
• Maximum operating speed :
• Wheel spacing :
• Horse power : N/A

Functionalities and technologies

• Core Functionality : Main feature is the identification of foliage via LIDAR enabling a significant reduction in material spray requirements, drift and water usage while improving overall productivity and cost reduction.
• Software : LIDAR & Proprietory Software
• Connectivity : Installed on traditional air-blast sprayers.
• Compatible Tools : Intelligent Spray Application in High Value Crops via use of a traditional air-blast sprayer.

Development Roadmap

• Next phase : Full-Integration with John Deere Operations Center

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