Agriculture Drones Market Report 2026

The agriculture drones market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $3.39 billion in 2025 to $4.41 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing adoption of precision agriculture practices, early availability of affordable commercial-grade drone sensors, initial government subsidies and pilot programs supporting farm automation, rising need for faster crop monitoring compared with manual scouting, increased investments by drone manufacturers in R&D for agricultural payloads.

The agriculture drones market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.79 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of ai-driven analytics for drone-captured farm data, increasing integration of autonomous flight and swarm technologies, stronger regulatory support for beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations, rising demand for drones in large-scale crop health and yield optimization, growing adoption of multispectral and hyperspectral imaging systems for advanced agriculture applications. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of multispectral and hyperspectral agricultural imaging, rise in drone-based precision spraying solutions, increased use of drones for crop damage insurance assessments, growth in drone-enabled livestock monitoring, adoption of drones for high-frequency field scouting and mapping.

An increase in the demand for food is driving the growth of the agriculture drone market going forward. Food refers to the substance consumed by humans and animals to provide essential nutrition and nourishment to the body. The rising global population is contributing to a surge in food demand. With drone technology, farmers can implement a multi-dimensional approach that includes improving irrigation, controlling pest infestation, monitoring crop health, reducing labor costs, and more, ultimately resulting in higher crop yields. For instance, according to data from the Food and Agriculture Organization, a Canada-based body of the United Nations, global food production must increase by 70% to meet the needs of a global population projected to reach 9.6 billion by 2050. Therefore, the growing demand for food is driving the agriculture drone market.

Major companies operating in the agriculture drone market are concentrating on developing new products, such as large-scale farming drones, to enhance crop monitoring and yield management. A large-scale farming drone is an advanced UAV designed to efficiently cover extensive agricultural areas, capable of carrying heavy payloads for spraying or seeding while leveraging intelligent flight systems to improve precision, reduce labor time, and boost crop productivity. For example, in April 2024, DJI, a China-based provider of civilian drones and creative camera technology, introduced the Agras T50 and T25 drones, advanced agricultural drones created to improve productivity and efficiency for farmers. The Agras T50 is designed for large-scale farming and can carry a 40 kg spraying payload and a 50 kg spreading payload, covering up to 50 acres per hour with enhanced stability and a dual-rotor design. The T25 is a lightweight, portable model suited for smaller fields, supporting a 20 kg spraying capacity. Both drones integrate with DJI’s upgraded SmartFarm app for comprehensive aerial application management, improving crop protection, reducing chemical usage, lowering operational costs, and minimizing environmental impact.

In September 2023, Terra Drone Corporation, a Japan-based company specializing in drone-based services and solutions, acquired Avirtech for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Terra Drone Corporation aims to strengthen its service offerings and expand its market presence in the drone technology sector. Avirtech is an India-based manufacturer of various drone solutions.

Major companies operating in the agriculture drones market 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 2025. 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, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on drone components such as batteries, sensors, propulsion systems, and camera modules have raised production and procurement costs in the agriculture drone market, particularly impacting fixed-wing and rotary-blade drones used across large farms in Asia-Pacific, North America, and Europe. These disruptions have slowed adoption for applications such as crop spraying, variable rate application, and field mapping. However, tariffs have also stimulated local manufacturing, encouraged domestic component sourcing, and driven innovation in cost-efficient drone designs, benefiting regional suppliers.

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Agriculture drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are deployed to perform diverse tasks on farms, aiding farmers in enhancing crop yields, reducing costs, and collecting essential agricultural data for purposes such as crop management, soil analysis, and crop damage assessments.

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.

The countries covered in the agriculture drones market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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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