Agriculture Drones Global Market Report 2024

The global agriculture drones market has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $1.94 billion in 2023 to $2.6 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33.7%. The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to the adoption of precision agriculture practices, governmental support and subsidies, considerations related to farm size and labor efficiency, advancements in crop health monitoring, the implementation of demonstration and awareness programs, the impact of a growing global population, and the increased utilization of mapping and surveying applications.

The global agriculture drones market is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.62 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.9%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be linked to factors such as climate change and the emphasis on sustainable agriculture practices, the adoption of automated spraying systems, customization tailored to specific crop types, educational and training initiatives, a growing emphasis on organic farming, the entry of new players into the market, and regulatory support and guidelines. Major trends expected in the forecast period encompass the use of multispectral and hyperspectral imaging, weather monitoring coupled with predictive analytics, the emergence of drone-as-a-service (DaaS) models, the utilization of drones for crop monitoring and inventory management, integration with artificial intelligence and machine learning, and the expansion of operations beyond visual line of sight.

The escalating demand for food is steering the expansion of the agriculture drone sector. This surge is a direct outcome of the increased need for sustenance among both human and animal populations. With a rising global populace, there’s a mounting pressure for food supply. Agriculture drones present a multifaceted approach for farmers, enabling them to optimize irrigation, tackle pest issues, monitor crop health, and curtail labor costs, thereby augmenting crop yields. Projections by The Food and Agricultural Organization indicate a necessary 70% boost in global food production by 2050, in line with an estimated global population surge to 9.6 billion. This surge in food demand is a key driver for the growth of the agriculture drone market.

Anticipated growth in crop production is poised to drive the advancement of the agriculture drone industry. Crop production, encompassing the cultivation and harvesting of crops, serves the essential needs of human consumption and animal feed. The integration of agriculture drones in crop production is progressively enhancing farming efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. Recent data from the Food and Agriculture Organization indicates a two percent increase in global primary crop production, reaching 9.5 billion metric tons in 2021. This surge underscores the pivotal role of growing crop production in propelling the agriculture drone market.

A prominent trend reshaping the agriculture drone market is the surge in product innovations. Companies within this sector are focusing on pioneering advancements to maintain relevance and foster growth. Notably, market leaders are investing in smart drones and next-generation intelligent UAVs. For instance, in January 2022, Eavision, a US-based agricultural robotics company, unveiled the EA-30X, a smart agriculture drone equipped with dual-eye environment sensing technology. This innovation enables safe and continuous obstacle avoidance while providing full terrain coverage below a 90-degree angle. The drone's features encompass precision spraying at predetermined locations, intelligent path design, and suitability for agriculture operations in hilly terrains. The introduction of such cutting-edge features underscores the significant role of product innovation in driving the agriculture drone market's evolution.

Key players within the agriculture drones market prioritize the development of innovative solutions, notably high-performance drones, in response to the escalating demand for efficient and sustainable crop protection measures. These high-performance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are meticulously engineered to deliver superior flight capabilities, image precision, and heightened payload capacity compared to conventional drone models. SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd., a prominent Chinese technology firm, exemplified this pursuit with the launch of the AGRAS T20 in December 2021. This versatile agricultural drone boasts an array of functionalities tailored to empower farmers in enhancing efficiency and productivity. Noteworthy features include an extensive flight duration of up to two hours, a robust payload capacity of 20 kilograms, a foldable design for easy transportation, and a dependable dual-battery system, amplifying its utility as an indispensable tool for farmers seeking advanced agricultural solutions.

In a strategic move in May 2021, Ondas Networks Inc., a US-based wireless networking service provider and Software Defined Radio (SDR) platform manufacturer, executed the acquisition of American Robotics Inc. The undisclosed acquisition aimed to seamlessly integrate American Robotics' Scout drone system into Ondas Networks' FullMAX platform. This integration facilitates diverse telecommunications standards across wide-area networks, enhancing the suite of industrial field operation services offered to its clientele. American Robotics Inc., recognized for its fully autonomous drones tailored for industrial and agricultural applications, stands as a pivotal addition in Ondas Networks' strategic vision to bolster its service offerings in the domain of autonomous aerial solutions.

Major companies operating in the agriculture drones market report are SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd., Parrot Drones SAS, 3D Robotics Inc., Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd., DroneDeploy Inc., AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc., OPTiM Corporation, CropX Technologies Ltd., PrecisionHawk Inc., Delair-Tech SAS, Microdrones GmbH, Sky-Drones Technologies Ltd., Sentera Inc., Pix4D SA, Solvi Technologies, Thanos Technologies Private Limited, AeroVironment Inc., AGCO Corporation, AutoCopter Corporation, Honey Comb Corporation, Trimble Inc., FMC Corporation, Farm Solutions Limited, Farmbot, Farmdrones, Farmobile LLC, Flyability SA, Green Aero Tech Inc., H3 Dynamics Holdings Pte. Ltd., IntelinAir Inc.

North America was the largest region in the agriculture drones market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the agriculture drones market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the agriculture drones market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The primary types of agriculture drones include fixed-wing, rotary blade, and hybrid models, suitable for deployment in both indoor and outdoor environments across small, mid-sized, and large farms. Fixed-wing drones feature a single rigid wing providing lift and are particularly useful for aerial surveys and monitoring crop health, especially in large fields. These drones find application in field mapping, variable rate application, crop spraying, crop scouting, livestock monitoring, agriculture photography, and various other agricultural tasks.

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The agriculture drones market consists of sales of drones and their components such as propulsion systems, camera systems, batteries, and navigation systems. 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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