GUSS Automation

GUSS Automation GUSS (Global Unmanned Spray System) is the worlds first and only driverless orchard sprayer. Instagra

GUSS’s roots can be traced all the way back to 1982 when its innovative founder Dave Crinklaw and father Bob started an agriculture spray business called Crinklaw Farm Services. Beginning with just two tractors, driven by Dave and Bob, they sprayed an average of 40 acres a day. Through hard work and exceptional service, they gradually acquired more customers and acreage. Bob’s eventual retirement

passed the torch solely to Dave who had big dreams of turning his company into an industry leader. Through key team member acquisitions: Orlando Mora, Richard Vicarri, and Ryan Johnson, Crinklaw Farm Services began to excel. This also allowed Dave’s inventive mind to get to work, developing the industry’s first 3 and 4-row vineyard sprayers, mechanical vineyard pruners, and the Tree-See orchard sprayer. These innovative technologies increased efficiency tremendously and lowered costs for producers. Crinklaw Farm Services, eventually renamed CFS LP, now sprays an average of 5,000 acres a day during peak season. Beginning around the year 2007, Dave started having thoughts of building a driverless sprayer. This vision was brought about by ever-increasing labor challenges and a desire to achieve a higher level of efficiency and precision. Unfortunately, at the time, technology wasn’t advanced enough to support an autonomous vehicle like this. Since then, however, vehicle guidance technologies have improved drastically which prompted Dave to begin development of his prototype driverless orchard sprayer in 2015. GUSS, standing for Global Unmanned Spray System, was met with many challenges throughout its development. The single biggest challenge in building GUSS was that GPS doesn’t work well under tree canopies. Therefore, other vehicle sensors and software were developed to supplement GUSS’s GPS and help guide the vehicle through the orchard. Overall, GUSS went through more than three years of development and testing before we deemed it ready for action. Dave’s vision for the future is fleets of GUSS machines spraying field after field in a very safe, precise, and efficient manner.

Efficiency without compromise.GUSS autonomous sprayers streamline your spraying operation maximizing productivity while ...
06/18/2026

Efficiency without compromise.
GUSS autonomous sprayers streamline your spraying operation maximizing productivity while maintaining the quality and consistency you depend on.

See How Automation Fits Your Operation!GUSS autonomous sprayer demos give you a hands-on look at how automation can work...
06/12/2026

See How Automation Fits Your Operation!
GUSS autonomous sprayer demos give you a hands-on look at how automation can work in your operation. From improving consistency in every pass to helping you cover more ground with fewer sprayers, GUSS is built to tackle the day-to-day challenges you face.
With one operator managing multiple machines, GUSS helps you stay productive, maintain reliable coverage, and improve safety across your orchard or vineyard.
See how it performs in real conditions—contact your local John Deere dealer to schedule a GUSS demo.

06/02/2026

Navigating dense, full canopy crops is a true test of autonomy.
GUSS autonomous sprayers are engineered to rise to that challenge by leveraging lidar, cameras, and proprietary technology to maintain consistent navigation while optimizing efficient, precise spray coverage under dense, full canopy.
Confidence in every row. Success in every spray.

05/27/2026

Autonomy in agriculture isn’t just a concept. It is proven with GUSS!
GUSS autonomous sprayers are out in the field every day, covering ground, completing jobs, and delivering consistent results where it matters most.
Season after season, growers rely on GUSS for precision and reliability, not in controlled environments, but in real orchards facing real world conditions. GUSS machines have successfully sprayed millions of acres around the world.
GUSS isn’t just advancing autonomy. We are putting it to work. Want to learn more? Contact your local John Deere dealer to see GUSS in action.

Proud to roll through the streets of Kingsburg at the Swedish Festival Parade!From automation solutions to community cel...
05/17/2026

Proud to roll through the streets of Kingsburg at the Swedish Festival Parade!
From automation solutions to community celebrations, GUSS Automation is honored to be part of a tradition that brings people together year after year.

GUSS rolled into Big Nut Days! We had a great time at Midland Tractor's Big Nut Days connecting with growers, partners, ...
05/14/2026

GUSS rolled into Big Nut Days!

We had a great time at Midland Tractor's Big Nut Days connecting with growers, partners, and the ag community.

From autonomous sprayers to great conversation, it was awesome seeing so much interest in how GUSS is helping farms operate more efficiently and safely.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to visit and learn more about GUSS autonomous sprayers!

Huge thanks to Immanuel School in Reedley, CA for welcoming us on campus for Ag Literacy Day! We had an amazing day show...
05/12/2026

Huge thanks to Immanuel School in Reedley, CA for welcoming us on campus for Ag Literacy Day! We had an amazing day showcasing GUSS autonomous sprayers and sparking student excitement around the future of agricultural technology.

AUTONOMY IN ACTION!Stop by the John Deere booth to see GUSS at the Southeastern Specialty Crop Technology Conference & S...
05/05/2026

AUTONOMY IN ACTION!
Stop by the John Deere booth to see GUSS at the Southeastern Specialty Crop Technology Conference & Show in Tifton, Georgia. Attendees are seeing firsthand how GUSS autonomous technology performs in real-world orchard conditions. Stop by and learn how autonomy can transform your orchard operation.

GUSS Automation was proud to attend Fresno Equipment’s Customer Appreciation Event and Ag Show celebrating 65 years of s...
05/01/2026

GUSS Automation was proud to attend Fresno Equipment’s Customer Appreciation Event and Ag Show celebrating 65 years of service to the Central Valley.
We were honored to stand alongside Fresno Equipment in support of the agriculture industry and the growers and partners helping shape the future of farming. Events like this showcase the strength of our ag community and reinforce the value of collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to progress.
Congratulations to Fresno Equipment on 65 years, and thank you for hosting a great event.

Come see GUSS at Duarte Friends Day! We are here at Duarte Nursery’s 28th Annual Friends Day, a special event bringing t...
05/01/2026

Come see GUSS at Duarte Friends Day!
We are here at Duarte Nursery’s 28th Annual Friends Day, a special event bringing together the ag industry for a day of learning, connection, and community. It’s a great opportunity to see innovation in action. Stop by to see GUSS, learn more about our autonomous spraying technology, and connect with our team!

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Kingsburg, CA
93631

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