The crop spraying drones market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.21 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.1%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to various factors, including the expansion of precision agriculture solutions, increased demand for sustainable agriculture practices, market penetration in emerging markets, customization and integration with farm management systems, streamlined regulatory processes and certification, and a focus on resilience to climate change and extreme weather events. Significant trends expected during this period include the adoption of precision agriculture techniques, the broadening of applications in crop protection, the integration of advanced imaging sensors, a surge in demand for autonomous operations, the development of efficient spraying systems, the expansion of services for remote agricultural areas, the adoption of swarm technology, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning.
The surge in precision farming adoption is anticipated to be a driving force behind the growth of the crop spraying drones market in the coming years. Precision farming leverages advanced technologies such as GPS, sensors, and drones to optimize agricultural operations with unprecedented accuracy and efficiency. By leveraging data-driven insights, farmers can enhance crop productivity, minimize resource wastage, and reduce environmental impact. The rapid evolution of technology, encompassing drones, satellite imagery, GPS guidance systems, sensors, and data analytics, has democratized precision farming, making it more accessible and cost-effective for agricultural stakeholders. Crop spraying drones, in particular, play a crucial role in enabling precise application of agrochemicals, such as fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides, targeting specific areas within fields to mitigate wastage and environmental harm. For instance, as of August 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported a national precision technology usage average of 27%, marking a 2-point increase from 2021. Similarly, Caffini S.p.A., an Italy-based agricultural technology firm, noted a substantial 31% growth in Agriculture 4 adoption in Italy during 2022, with smart farming technologies utilized in cultivated areas rising from 6% in 2021 to 8% in 2022. These statistics underscore the accelerating adoption of precision farming practices worldwide, driving demand for crop spraying drones.
Major players in the crop spraying drone market are strategically prioritizing the integration of technological advancements, such as binocular environmental sensing technology, to augment precision and efficacy in agricultural operations. This cutting-edge technology empowers drones to autonomously navigate fields, identify optimal spraying zones, and dynamically adjust spraying parameters based on real-time data inputs, thereby ensuring precise and efficient crop treatment while minimizing environmental impact and resource wastage. For example, Suzhou Eavision Robotic Technologies Co. Ltd., a leading China-based agriculture drone manufacturer, unveiled the EA-30X in December 2021, a state-of-the-art agricultural spraying drone developed in collaboration with Pininfarina Shanghai. Engineered to excel in diverse terrains and address various plant protection scenarios, this professional-grade drone leverages binocular vision technology to surmount common challenges encountered in complex outdoor environments, including ghosting, glare, and sunlight interference. With its high-speed computing capabilities and real-time calibration, the EA-30X exemplifies technological innovation aimed at optimizing crop yield and quality while championing sustainable farming practices. This aligns with the global shift towards eco-conscious agriculture and underscores the role of technological advancements in driving agricultural modernization and sustainability.
In May 2021, Ondas Holdings Inc., a provider of drone solutions headquartered in the United States, acquired American Robotics for an undisclosed sum. This strategic move by Ondas aims to integrate American Robotics' Scout drone system with its own FullMAX platform. The FullMAX platform facilitates multiple-standard telecommunications across wide-area networks, catering to various industrial field operations. American Robotics, based in the US, specializes in manufacturing crop spraying drones.
Major companies operating in the crop spraying drones market are Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd., AGCO Corporation, Trimble Inc., DJI Technology Inc., AeroVironment Inc., XAG Co. Ltd., Microdrones LLC, Parrot Drone SAS, AirBoard Inc., DroneDeploy Inc., Sentera Inc., AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc., Precision Hawk Inc., 3D Robotics, Delair Inc., ideaForge Technology Ltd, Harris Aerial LLC, Fly Dragon Drone Tech. LLC, IsraelAgri, Kray Inc., TTA Corp., Prodrone Co. Ltd., ASTA Technology Co. Ltd., American Robotics Inc., Shenzhen GC Electronics Co. Ltd., Xi’an Wideworldz Aviation Technology Co. Ltd., Marut Dronetech Private Limited.
North America was the largest region in the crop spraying drones market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the crop spraying drones market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the crop spraying drones market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Crop spraying drones refer to unmanned aerial vehicles equipped with spraying mechanisms designed for the precise application of pesticides, fertilizers, or other agricultural chemicals to crops. These drones offer farmers enhanced efficiency, precision, and flexibility in crop management, allowing for the rapid coverage of large areas with minimal manual labor. Their use contributes to reduced chemical usage, minimized environmental impact, and increased crop yields through targeted and precise spraying.
The primary types of crop spraying drones include fixed-wing drones, rotary blade drones, and hybrid drones. Fixed-wing crop spraying drones feature fixed wings rather than rotors, enabling efficient coverage of expansive agricultural areas. They are commonly utilized for spraying crops with fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and other agrochemicals. These drones find applications in various scenarios, including flat ground use, mountainous terrain, orchards, and more, serving diverse end-users such as the agriculture sector, public administration, and others.
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The crop spraying drone market consists of sales of agricultural drones, crop spraying UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), precision farming drones, and aerial application drones. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
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Executive Summary
Crop Spraying Drones Global Market Report 2024 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on crop spraying drones market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for crop spraying drones ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The crop spraying drones market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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- The impact of sanctions, supply chain disruptions, and altered demand for goods and services due to the Russian Ukraine war, impacting various macro-economic factors and parameters in the Eastern European region and its subsequent effect on global markets.
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- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Type: Fixed Wing Drone; Rotary Blade Drone; Hybrid Drone2) By Application: Flat Ground Use; Mountain Use; Orchards Use; Other Applications
3) By End-Use: Agriculture; Public Administration; Other End-Uses
Key Companies Mentioned: Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd.; AGCO Corporation; Trimble Inc.; DJI Technology Inc.; AeroVironment Inc.
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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Companies Mentioned
- Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd.
- AGCO Corporation
- Trimble Inc.
- DJI Technology Inc.
- AeroVironment Inc.
- XAG Co. Ltd.
- Microdrones LLC
- Parrot Drone SAS
- AirBoard Inc.
- DroneDeploy Inc.
- Sentera Inc.
- AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc.
- Precision Hawk Inc.
- 3D Robotics
- Delair Inc.
- ideaForge Technology Ltd
- Harris Aerial LLC
- Fly Dragon Drone Tech. LLC
- IsraelAgri
- Kray Inc.
- TTA Corp.
- Prodrone Co. Ltd.
- ASTA Technology Co. Ltd.
- American Robotics Inc.
- Shenzhen GC Electronics Co. Ltd.
- Xi’an Wideworldz Aviation Technology Co. Ltd.
- Marut Dronetech Private Limited
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Table Information
Report Attribute | Details |
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No. of Pages | 175 |
Published | April 2024 |
Forecast Period | 2024 - 2028 |
Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 2.47 Billion |
Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 8.21 Billion |
Compound Annual Growth Rate | 35.1% |
Regions Covered | Global |
No. of Companies Mentioned | 27 |