During pesticide spraying, some of the smallest or slowest droplets do not reach the target and may contribute to spray drift. Therefore, it is important to characterize droplet size and velocity close to the nozzle exit. The aim of this study is to measure droplet size and velocity using a Phase Doppler Particle Analyser in several points in order to get radial profiles of these physical droplet characteristics. Surfactant influence on spray characteristics has been studied by comparing droplet spectra of water spray and sprays containing three different surfactants. These liquid solutions have been sprayed through a classical hollow cone nozzle. Moreover, an air-induced hollow cone nozzle spraying water has been studied. Air-induced nozzles produce large droplets containing air and are said to reduce spray drift. Transversal profiles of the axial velocity component and Sauter Mean Diameter at two axial distances from the nozzle exit (5 cm and 10 cm below the nozzle orifice) have been carried out. A transversal profile consists of 40 to 50 measurement points, depending on the spray width. Droplet population has been analyzed in two characteristic positions: in the spray axis of the hollow cone nozzle and in the sheet itself. Percentages in droplet number and in droplet volume in four size classes were studied. Moreover, mean velocity for four size classes is presented in two characteristic points. Results show for example that addition of surfactants leads to a reduced spray angle and a reduced sheet thickness compared with water. Mean velocity in each class presents a reduced spectrum, especially in the spray centre. Measurements with the air induced hollow cone nozzle spraying surfactant solutions are still in progress. Comparisons between the two nozzles will give fundamental results concerning relations between nozzle, surfactant, and spray droplet characteristics.