Agriculture Drones Market: By Product Type and Software, By Application and Region

Agriculture Drones Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Global Industry Analysis: By Product Type (Hardware (Fixed-wing, Rotary Blade, Hybrid) and Software (Data Management, Imaging, Data Analytics, Other Software), By Application (Field Mapping, Variable Rate Application, Crop Scouting, Other Applications) and Region

Agriculture Drones market size was valued at US$ 1,892.1 million in 2023 and is projected to reach a value of US$ 10,827.6 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 28.3% from 2024-2030. Moreover, the U.S. Agriculture Drones market is projected to grow significantly, reaching an estimated value of US$ 6,665.9 million by 2032.

Agriculture Drones are UAVs used with sensors and imaging technology, such as cameras, LiDAR, and multispectral sensors, for agricultural usage. These drones help the farmers monitor crop health and understand field conditions by getting real-time data on the growth stages of crops, soil variability, and infestation due to pests. The Agriculture Drones Market is growing considerably, mainly because of the high demand for precision farming methods, technological development, and governmental initiatives.

Key Players

The Agriculture Drones market share is inclusive of several companies such as 3D Robotics Inc, AeroVironment, AGCO Corp., AgEagle LLC, AutoCopter Corp., Delair-Tech SAS, DJI, DroneDeploy, Eagle UAV Services, Honey Comb Corp., Parrot SA, Precisionhawk, Sentera LLC, Trimble Navigation Limited, Yamaha Motor.

3D Robotics Inc., one of the most prominent companies in the Agriculture Drones Market, have innovative solutions for drones tailored to agricultural use. The company offers various types of fixed-wing and rotary-blade drones with advanced imaging and data analytics capabilities that support the precision farming practice.

Key Takeaways

  • The fastest-growing region is Asia-Pacific
  • Based on product type, hardware segment- fixed wing segment holds the 57.2% market share
  • Based on applications, the field mapping segment holds the 32.7% market share

Facts & Figures

  • In January 2023, a total of 75% of the agriculture drone sales were dominated by precision agriculture requirements, particularly crop monitoring and health evaluation.
  • UAV Adoption Among Farmers: Through March 2022, over 20% of large-scale farmers in the U.S. used drones as regular tools for crop surveillance and management.
  • China's Share in the World Drone Manufacturing: In June 2022, nearly 70% of all agricultural drones used worldwide were manufactured by China, mainly in Asia and Africa.
  • Reduction of Pesticide Use: By July 2021, studies had proven that the application of pesticides with drones reduced their usage by up to 30%, for both crops and environmental good.
  • In February 2022, the Indian government announced it will provide a subsidy of up to 50% for small and medium-scale farmers.

Key Developments

  • In 2023, Parrot SA launched the Anafi USA, a drone specifically designed for agricultural use, featuring advanced imaging and data analytics capabilities.
  • In 2022, 3D Robotics Inc. introduced the Solo Quadcopter, designed for precision agriculture applications, including crop scouting and field mapping.

Agriculture Drones Market Segmentation

By Product Type: The highest is the market share held in the Agriculture Drones Market by the Hardware segment- Fixed-wing drones, wherein fixed-wing drones are always preferred due to efficiency with their potential to cover large agricultural regions coupled with the ability to host various sensors and imaging apparatus required for precision farming applications

The highest is the market share held in the Agriculture Drones Market by the Hardware segment- Fixed-wing drones, wherein fixed-wing drones are always preferred due to efficiency with their potential to cover large agricultural regions coupled with the ability to host various sensors and imaging apparatus required for precision farming applications

By Application: Field mapping holds the highest market share in the Agriculture Drones Market. It plays a significant role in precision agriculture, wherein crop health or conditions of fields are monitored to make good decisions on yields and resource utilization.

Agriculture Drones Market Summary

Study Period

2024-2030

Base Year

2023

CAGR

28.3%

Largest Market

North-America

Fastest Growing Market

Europe

Agriculture Drones Market Dynamics

Drivers

Several key factors propel the Agriculture Drones Market which include developing precision farming techniques, growing crop yields while minimizing the consumption of resources, and labor shortage in the agricultural sector due to which drones were embraced to perform crop monitoring, spraying, and field mapping tasks. Higher resolution imaging combined with real-time analytics of the drones enables a farmer greater utility in running farm operations. Also, governmental support through its application towards agricultural practices and an increased environmental concern by farmers increase growth within this market. The adoption towards drones also comes as the answer to combat climate change as well as sustainability issues in agriculture

Restraints

Several things stand in the way of the agriculture drone market, including that high-quality agricultural drones have a very high cost, which limits their usage by smaller farmers. A major challenge is associated with regulatory problems in airspace management and problems related to privacy. Harsh weather conditions and poor rural infrastructure can also hinder their effective application. Education and training of farmers to apply this technology effectively is another great challenge.

Opportunities

The growing use of precision agriculture techniques with the increasing need for higher crop yields and lower resource usage in the Agriculture Drones Market offers significant opportunities. Advanced technologies like AI, machine learning, and multispectral imaging in drones offer real-time analytics and better decision-making for farmers. Government support and funding along with the increasing environmental consciousness of the farmers enhance the demand for eco-friendly farming practices. New DaaS models and customs for agro-specific applications open up new fresh avenues of market growth.

Challenges

Some of the key challenges for the market are high costs, usually with advanced drone technology as it is a limitation even for small-scale farmers to acquire. Regulatory issues such as airspace restrictions and hindrances in certain areas discourage widespread adoption of drones; and technical issues that remain an issue, like their battery life, range covered for a flight, and usual maintenance. There is also the lack of trained operators and proper training programs, which is inefficiency in the proper use of drones. Other issues include problems with data privacy and integration into farm management systems for data collected from drones.

Agriculture Drones Market Segmentation Analysis

Report Benchmarks

Details

Report Study Period

2024-2030

Market Size in 2023

US$ 1,892.1 million

Market Size in 2030

US$ 10,827.6 million

Market CAGR

28.3%

By Product

  • Hardware (Fixed-wing, Rotary Blade, Hybrid)
  • Software (Data Management, Imaging, Data Analytics, Other Software)

By Application

  • Field Mapping
  • Variable Rate Application
  • Crop Scouting
  • Other Applications

By Region

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Middle East and Africa
  • Latin America

Analyst Review

The agriculture drones market will grow in the future. The growth in this market is motivated by the demand for precision agriculture, technological advancement in the capabilities of drones, and cost-effectiveness. The current market leader is Europe followed by North America and Asia-Pacific. The adoption of smart farming, government support, and increasing awareness among farmers about the benefits of drone technology further enhance the market growth. Its main challenge includes regulatory hurdles, high initial costs, as well as the requirement of skilled operators.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The global agriculture drone market size was valued at US$ 1,892.1 million in 2023 and grow at a CAGR of 28.3% to reach US$ 10,827.6 million by 2030.

Agriculture drones are unmanned aerial vehicles that equip sensors and imaging technologies to support agricultural applications, such as monitoring crops or mapping fields.

The market is fueled by the increasing demand for precision farming, technological advances, labor shortages, governmental support, and environmental awareness.

High costs, regulation, weather conditions, limitations due to infrastructure, and inadequate farmer education and training are limiting the market.

Precision agriculture; integration of AI and ML, government support; growing awareness toward environment, Drone as Service Models.

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1. Executive Summary
2.  Global Agriculture Drones Market Introduction 
2.1. Global Agriculture Drones Market  - Taxonomy
2.2. Global Agriculture Drones Market  - Definitions
2.2.1. Product Type
2.2.2. Application
2.2.3. Region
3. Global Agriculture Drones Market Dynamics
3.1. Drivers
3.2. Restraints
3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market
3.4. Trends
3.5. Key Developments
4. Global Agriculture Drones Market  By Product Type, 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
4.1. Hardware
4.1.1. Fixed-wing
4.1.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
4.1.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
4.1.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
4.1.2. Rotary Blade
4.1.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
4.1.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
4.1.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
4.1.3. Hybrid
4.1.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
4.1.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
4.1.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
4.2. Software
4.2.1. Data Management
4.2.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
4.2.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
4.2.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
4.2.2. Imaging
4.2.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
4.2.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
4.2.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
4.2.3. Data Analytics
4.2.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
4.2.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
4.2.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
4.2.4. Other Software
4.2.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
4.2.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
4.2.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5. Global Agriculture Drones Market  By Application, 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1. Field Mapping
5 1 1  Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.2. Variable Rate Application
5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.3. Crop Scouting
5.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.4. Others
5.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.  Global Agriculture Drones Market  By Region, 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1. North America
6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.2. Europe
6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.3. Asia Pacific
6.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.4. Latin America
6.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.5. MEA
6.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7. North America Agriculture Drones Market, 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1. Product Type Analysis,  2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
7.1.1. Hardware
7.1.1.1. Fixed-wing 
7.1.1.2. Rotary Blade
7.1.1.3. Hybrid
7.1.2. Software
7.1.2.1. Data Management
7.1.2.2. Imaging
7.1.2.3. Data Analytics
7.1.2.4. Other Software
7.2. Application Analysis,  2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
7.2.1. Field Mapping
7.2.2. Variable Rate Application
7.2.3. Crop Scouting
7.2.4. Others
7.3. Country Analysis,  2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
7.3.1. USA
7.3.2. Canada
8. Europe Agriculture Drones Market, 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
8.1. Product Type Analysis,  2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
8.1.1. Hardware
8.1.1.1. Fixed-wing 
8.1.1.2. Rotary Blade
8.1.1.3. Hybrid
8.1.2. Software
8.1.2.1. Data Management
8.1.2.2. Imaging
8.1.2.3. Data Analytics
8.1.2.4. Other Software
8.2. Application Analysis,  2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
8.2.1. Field Mapping
8.2.2. Variable Rate Application
8.2.3. Crop Scouting
8.2.4. Others
8.3. Country Analysis,  2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
8.3.1. Germany
8.3.2. UK
8.3.3. France
8.3.4. Italy
8.3.5. Spain
8.3.6. Rest of Europe
9. Asia Pacific Agriculture Drones Market, 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
9.1. Product Type Analysis,  2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.1.1. Hardware
9.1.1.1. Fixed-wing 
9.1.1.2. Rotary Blade
9.1.1.3. Hybrid
9.1.2. Software
9.1.2.1. Data Management
9.1.2.2. Imaging
9.1.2.3. Data Analytics
9.1.2.4. Other Software
9.2. Application Analysis,  2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.2.1. Field Mapping
9.2.2. Variable Rate Application
9.2.3. Crop Scouting
9.2.4. Others
9.3. Country Analysis,  2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.3.1. China 
9.3.2. India
9.3.3. Japan
9.3.4. South Korea
9.3.5. ASEAN Countries
9.3.6. Rest of APAC
10. Latin America Agriculture Drones Market, 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
10.1. Product Type Analysis,  2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.1.1. Hardware
10.1.1.1. Fixed-wing 
10.1.1.2. Rotary Blade
10.1.1.3. Hybrid
10.1.2. Software
10.1.2.1. Data Management
10.1.2.2. Imaging
10.1.2.3. Data Analytics
10.1.2.4. Other Software
10.2. Application Analysis,  2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.2.1. Field Mapping
10.2.2. Variable Rate Application
10.2.3. Crop Scouting
10.2.4. Others
10.3. Country Analysis,  2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.3.1. Brazil
10.3.2. Mexico
10.3.3. Argentina
10.3.4. Rest of Latin America
11. MEA Agriculture Drones Market, 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
11.1. Product Type Analysis,  2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.1.1. Hardware
11.1.1.1. Fixed-wing 
11.1.1.2. Rotary Blade
11.1.1.3. Hybrid
11.1.2. Software
11.1.2.1. Data Management
11.1.2.2. Imaging
11.1.2.3. Data Analytics
11.1.2.4. Other Software
11.2. Application Analysis,  2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.2.1. Field Mapping
11.2.2. Variable Rate Application
11.2.3. Crop Scouting
11.2.4. Others
11.3. Country Analysis,  2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.3.1. GCC Countries
11.3.2. Israel
11.3.3. South Africa
11.3.4. Rest of MEA
12.  Competition Landscape
12.1. Strategic Dashboard of Top Market Players
12.2. Company Profiles (Introduction, Financial Analysis, By Product Offerings, Key Developments, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis)
12.2.1. AgroFLy SA
12.2.2. SenseFly
12.2.3. Delair
12.2.4. Dji
12.2.5. PrecisionHawk
12.2.6. Honeycomb
12.2.7. Sentera, Inc.
12.2.8. Ag Eagle
12.2.9. Trimble Navigation Limited
12.2.10. 3DR
12.2.11. Aerovironment, Inc.
12.2.12. Yamaha Motor Corp
12.2.13. UAS Europe AB
13.  Research Methodology
14.  Key Assumptions and Acronyms

Key Market Players

  • AgroFLy SA
  • SenseFly
  • Delair
  • Dji
  • PrecisionHawk
  • Honeycomb
  • Sentera, Inc.
  • Ag Eagle
  • Trimble Navigation Limited
  • 3DR
  • Aerovironment, Inc.
  • Yamaha Motor Corp
  • UAS Europe AB

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