# XAG Launches P150 Max Drone, Pursues Global Robotic Farming Vision

> Agricultural technology company XAG released its P150 Max drone in November 2025 as part of its goal to equip every farmer with an autonomous robot and reduce agriculture's carbon footprint.

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Agricultural technology firm XAG launched its P150 Max drone in November 2025, a new device engineered for large-scale farming and demanding field conditions [10][23]. The company aims to make autonomous robots accessible to every farmer globally and has reported its agricultural drone operations have reduced 760,000 tons of carbon emissions [1][4]. The carbon reduction is equivalent to planting 10.32 million trees [1].

The expansion of autonomous agriculture aims to address the global shortage of agricultural labor and enhance farming efficiency and environmental sustainability [4][14]. These technological advancements are intended to improve food production methods while minimizing ecological impact [1][2].

## What the records show

XAG, initially founded as XAircraft in 2007, rebranded to its current name between 2019 and 2020, with 'XAG' signifying "eXplore AGriculture" [11][16]. The company develops a suite of agricultural technologies including drones, ground robots (UGVs or rovers), autopilot systems for farm machinery, and smart farm Internet of Things (IoT) solutions [3]. These systems are designed to manage various farming activities such as spraying, fertilizing, and seeding [3].

Among its offerings are agricultural drones like the X-Series, which includes the X150 model, integrated with autonomous XA1 drone stations for recharging and LM1 liquid mixing systems for refilling [6][7]. The P150 Max agricultural drone, unveiled in November 2025, features an 80kg payload capacity and can achieve a maximum flight speed of 20 meters per second [23]. XAG's electric-powered and precision-focused technologies aim to decrease the use of water and chemicals in farming [1][2]. The company reports that its drone operations have averted 760,000 tons of carbon emissions [1]. XAG distributes its products across more than 60 countries and regions worldwide [20].

## Timeline

XAircraft was established in 2007 [11][16]. The company rebranded to XAG between 2019 and 2020 [16]. In July 2021, XAG drones became available for lease in Ukraine through a partnership with DroneUA [17]. A strategic alliance with CNH Industrial for drone solutions in South America was announced in March 2024 [18]. By the end of 2025, China reported a total of 415,500 drone operator licenses issued, representing a 68% increase from the previous year [19]. XAG launched its P150 Max agricultural drone in November 2025 [10][23].

## What changed and for whom

The introduction of automation through XAG's technology allows agricultural workers to transition from physical tasks to more skilled roles, such as data analysis and farm management [5]. Precision farming using drones reduces the overall dependency on water and agricultural chemicals [2]. Farmers in Ukraine gained improved access to drone technology through leasing options and insurance coverage after the 2021 partnership [17]. Agricultural customers in South America also gained access to XAG drone solutions following the company's alliance with CNH Industrial [18].

## What the subject has said publicly

Justin Gong, XAG's Co-founder and Senior Vice President, has stated the company's vision for every farmer globally to own an autonomous robot [4][14]. Gong also noted that dependence on pilots remains a primary obstacle for the drone industry and that the dwindling agricultural workforce is driving the market for automated solutions [14][15]. Peng Bin, founder and CEO of XAG, has emphasized a systemic approach to addressing complex agricultural challenges and articulated the company's long-term goal of building

## Evidence cited
1. ... smart electric powered devices for crop cultivation, instead of the traditional oil-fired machinery run by non-renewable fossil energy. XAG's agricultural drone operations have cut down 760,000 tons of carbon emissions, equivalent to planting 10.32 million trees. — https://www.xa.com/
2. Sustainable: Drones use far less water and chemicals than humans because drones can spray more precisely with a lower density of chemicals as drones operate at a higher altitude than humans and pressurize the chemicals into smaller particles rather than streams. — https://www.hbs.edu/
3. From labour shortages to harsh conditions, we're committed to supporting Aussie agriculture with smart, practical agtech. Our solutions—ranging from ag drones and UGVs to Tractor Autopilot Consoles—help farmers and service providers remotely manage irrigation, spraying, fertilising, and seeding with greater efficiency, lower costs, and improved sustainability across farms of all sizes. (youtube.com) — https://www.youtube.com/
4. A SoftBank-backed agricultural drone start-up wants every farmer to “have their own robot” as it touts its pilotless crop sprayers as the answer to a dwindling workforce and rising temperatures. (Financial Times) — https://www.ft.com/
5. ABG: How are agtech innovations, such as drones and robotics, being utilized to address labor shortages in agriculture across different countries? Chad Biegler: Agtech innovations automate repetitive and physically demanding tasks, freeing labor for more skilled roles such as data analysis and farm management. (agribusinessglobal.com) — https://www.agribusinessglobal.com/
6. The XAG X-Series agricultural drone represents a new generation of autonomous technology designed to transform professional farming operations. (AgriFuture.tech) — https://www.agrifuture.tech/
7. At XAG's SuperX Farm in Guangzhou on July 6, founder Peng Bin used a mobile app to send two X150 agricultural drones into the field. More notable was what happened between flights. An XA1 drone station recharged the aircraft, while an LM1 system mixed and refilled liquid for spraying. (TechNode) — https://www.technode.com/
8. In 2020, the Ukrainian Government has adopted a new land reform law that puts an end to the moratorium on the sale of arable land. Over the past twenty years, farmers and agricultural businesses can only grow crops depending on land leases. But starting in July 2021, agricultural land will be available for sale to Ukrainian citizens. This will encourage farmers to increase their grain planting areas and invest in innovative agricultural machinery and infrastructure. While Ukraine is about to emb (PR Newswire) — https://www.prnewswire.com/
9. XAG Unveils Farming Drones That Don't Always Need Piloting - The launch comes as the industry's race to boost payload capacity hits a regulatory ceiling, prompting drone-makers to explore new fronts in automation and intelligence. (Caixin Global) — https://www.caixinglobal.com/
10. To meet the needs of large-scale and demanding field conditions, XAG has recently launched the P150 Max, a robust and fully autonomous agricultural drone engineered to balance reliability, safety and operating efficiency. (Newswire.ca) — https://www.newswire.ca/
11. Founded in 2007, XAG is a world-leading smart agriculture technology company, dedicated to using robotics and AI to empower agriculture, helping farmers grow more with less. Co-founder and Senior Vice President Justin Gong explains how the company became a leader in smart agriculture and how AI can deliver a future for farming that is more environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable. (SoftBank Group) — https://www.group.softbank/
12. SERIES COther financing, Mar 2021, $46M, $184M, GL Ventures · Hillhouse Capital, —. (Dealroom.co) — https://www.dealroom.co/
13. XAG Unveils Farming Drones That Don't Always Need Piloting - Caixin Global (Caixin Global) — https://www.caixinglobal.com/2023-07-28/xag-unveils-farming-drones-that-dont-always-need-piloting-102082264.html
14. SoftBank-backed XAG aims to put robots in every farmer's hands (SoftBank Group) — https://www.softbank.jp/en/news/press/2023/20230623_01/
15. Drone Spraying and Seeding in Australia - Agrimachinery News (Agrimachinery News) — https://www.agrimachinerynews.com/drone-spraying-and-seeding-in-australia/
16. XAG Reveals 'XAircraft' Name Change to 'XAG' with New Logo (PR Newswire) — https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/xag-reveals-xaircraft-name-change-to-xag-with-new-logo-300976547.html
17. XAG Drones Now Available for Lease in Ukraine Through DroneUA (DroneUA) — https://www.droneua.com/news/xag-drones-now-available-for-lease-in-ukraine-through-droneua
18. CNH Industrial and XAG partner to bring drone solutions to South American agriculture (CNH Industrial) — https://www.cnhindustrial.com/en-us/news/2024/cnh-industrial-and-xag-partner-to-bring-drone-solutions-to-south-american-agriculture/
19. China Drone Operator Licenses Surge as Demand Outstrips Supply - Caixin Global (Caixin Global) — https://www.caixinglobal.com/2026-01-15/china-drone-operator-licenses-surge-as-demand-outstrips-supply-102157778.html
20. XAG Global Presence in Agriculture Robotics: Innovating Farming Worldwide (Agribots.io) — https://agribots.io/press/xag-global-presence-agriculture-robotics
21. XAG P150 and V50 bring new era of autonomous farming (XAG) — https://www.xa.com/en/news/XAG-P150-and-V50-bring-new-era-of-autonomous-farming.html
22. XAG P150, V50 usher in a new era of autonomous farming (XAG) — https://www.xa.com/en/news/XAG-P150-V50-Autonomous-Farm.html
23. XAG P150 Max: Unveiling the Flagship Agricultural Drone (XAG) — https://www.xa.com/en/news/XAG-P150-Max-Flagship-Drone.html
24. XAG Reports Strong Financial Performance in 2025, Driven by Agricultural Drone Sales (XAG) — https://www.xa.com/en/news/XAG-Annual-Revenue-2025.html
25. About XAG (XAG) — https://www.xa.com/en/about