Frost Inc. releases the ASTRO autonomous sprayer at the 2026 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show

Frost Inc. unveiled ASTRO (autonomous sprayer for turf range operations) at the 2026 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in Orlando.

“ASTRO is the result of listening carefully to the needs of superintendents,” said Ken Rost, CEO of Frost Inc. “Golf course maintenance teams are being asked to do more with fewer resources. We believe autonomous spray technology, paired with the proven accuracy of our GPS sprayers, offers a smarter path forward.” 

The company’s GPS-guided sprayer systems, including its Kubota-powered Ninja GPS Spray Control platform, have earned trust across the industry for their accuracy, repeatability and efficiency, the company stated. Together, GPS precision and autonomous capability represent Frost Inc.’s vision of spray technology products.

To power ASTRO’s autonomous capabilities, Frost partnered with Mach, a producer of innovative autonomous solutions. Mach provides the advanced mapping, navigation and autonomy platform that enables ASTRO to operate safely and reliably in complex golf course environments.

“We’re proud to collaborate with Frost Inc. to bring autonomy to turf applications,” said a representative from Mach. “By combining Frost’s deep expertise in spray systems with our rugged autonomy platform, ASTRO delivers real-world innovation to golf course operations.” 

ASTRO is available early in 2026 to existing Frost Inc. customers in the United States and will be available to the wider market later in the year. 

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