Agriculture Drones

Agriculture Drones


Global Agriculture Drones Market to Reach US$22.5 Billion by 2030

The global market for Agriculture Drones estimated at US$3.8 Billion in the year 2023, is expected to reach US$22.5 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 29.2% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Agriculture Drones Software, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 32.7% CAGR and reach US$7.3 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Agriculture Drones Hardware segment is estimated at 27.7% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$1.1 Billion While China is Forecast to Grow at 33.8% CAGR

The Agriculture Drones market in the U.S. is estimated at US$1.1 Billion in the year 2023. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$4.1 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 33.8% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 22.4% and 27.6% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 25.9% CAGR.

Global Agriculture Drones Market - Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

Agriculture drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), represent a significant technological advancement in modern farming techniques. These drones are increasingly being used to enhance various agricultural practices including crop monitoring, field analysis, plant spraying, and precise mapping to boost productivity while minimizing labor and resources. Equipped with advanced sensors, GPS, and imaging capabilities, agriculture drones can collect data on crop health, moisture levels, and soil variation across vast areas more efficiently than traditional methods. This data is crucial for precision farming, where it is used to make informed decisions regarding planting, watering, and pesticide application. By providing a bird`s-eye view of the field, drones help farmers identify problematic areas, ensuring targeted intervention and thereby reducing waste and enhancing the crop yield.

The integration of various technologies has significantly enhanced the utility of agricultural drones. For instance, multispectral imaging technology allows drones to capture data not visible to the naked eye, helping to assess plant health by measuring the absorption and reflection of different light wavelengths. This information is vital for early disease and pest detection. Drones equipped with thermal cameras can assess water stress levels in crops, and those with AI capabilities can automate and optimize route planning for spraying and monitoring tasks. The continuous improvement in battery technology and drone hardware also means these UAVs can cover larger areas more efficiently and with greater load capacities, allowing for more extensive use in different types of agricultural activities. Additionally, the software that processes the data collected by drones is becoming increasingly sophisticated, providing actionable insights that can be directly applied to improve farming practices.

The growth in the agriculture drone market is driven by several factors, including technological advancements, the increasing adoption of precision farming techniques, and economic pressures to increase crop yield amidst global food demand. As the global population continues to grow, so does the demand for food production, which encourages the adoption of innovative technologies to enhance farm productivity. Drones reduce the time and labor required for tasks like crop surveying and data collection, making farm operations more efficient and less labor-intensive. Additionally, environmental concerns and regulatory changes regarding pesticide use have pushed the farming industry towards more sustainable practices, further fueling the adoption of drones for precise pesticide application, reducing run-off and environmental impact. The availability of high-resolution aerial imagery also supports better crop management and soil health practices, essential for sustainable agriculture. Furthermore, governmental support and subsidies in various countries to adopt modern agricultural techniques have made these technologies accessible to a broader range of farmers, enhancing market growth. These drivers ensure that the adoption of agriculture drones will continue to expand, reflecting their growing importance in the global agricultural industry.

Select Competitors (Total 44 Featured) -
  • Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
  • AGCO Corporation
  • AeroVironment, Inc.
  • AgEagle Aerial Systems, Inc.
  • SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Delair
  • microdrones GmbH
  • Aeronavics Ltd.
  • Draganfly Inc.
  • Yamaha Motor Corporation
  • AgroFly SA
  • NEWAGCO Inc.
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I. METHODOLOGY
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
Influencer Market Insights
World Market Trajectories
Need to Increase Agriculture Production Amid Food Security Concerns Drives Focus on Farm Automation
Global Population (in 000s) by Region for the Years 2018, 2025, 2035 & 2045
Agriculture Industry Embraces Drones to Intensify Production
Drones Emerge to Revolutionize Farming in the 21st Century
Outlook
US Occupies Major Revenue Share
Recent Market Activity
Agriculture Drones - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2024 (E)
Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2024 (E)
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
AeroVironment, Inc. (USA)
AgEagle Aerial Systems Incorporated
Delair Technologies Inc.
DroneDeploy (USA)
Parrot SA (France)
senseFly Ltd. (Switzerland)
PrecisionHawk (USA)
SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. (China)
Trimble Navigation (USA)
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
Growing Focus on Precision Agriculture Spurs Demand for Drones
Shrinking Arable Land and the Need to Improve Agricultural Efficiency and Yield Raises Significance of Drones
World Arable Land: 1961-2050
Continuing Advances Enable Agricultural Drones to Undergo Major Refinements
AI Presents Perfect Match for Drones to Enable High-Performance Agricultural Drones
Companies Gear Up to Tap Agricultural Drone Demand for Field Mapping Application
Agricultural Drones Powered by Multispectral Imaging Transform Farming Practices
Rise in Popularity of Multi-Rotor Drones
Software Enhancements to Drive Growth
Incorporation of Advanced Sensors Makes Agricultural Drones More Efficient
Rise in Use of Drones for Spraying Pesticides Revolutionizes Agricultural Sector
Rise in Significance of Drones in Controlling Invasive Plants
Drones Find Use in Dispensing Beneficial Pest-Eating Insects
Drone Swarms Technology for Spraying of Large Areas
Developing Economies Exhibit High Interest in Using Drones for Agricultural Spraying Purposes
Legislative Policies Continue to Present Challenges for Drone Use in Spraying Applications
High Cost of Drones & Shortage of Trained Pilots Remain Major Issue
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
TABLE 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Hardware by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 2: World 7-Year Perspective for Hardware by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2024 & 2030
TABLE 3: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Software by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 4: World 7-Year Perspective for Software by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2024 & 2030
TABLE 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Crop Spraying by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 6: World 7-Year Perspective for Crop Spraying by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2024 & 2030
TABLE 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Field Mapping by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 8: World 7-Year Perspective for Field Mapping by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2024 & 2030
TABLE 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Crop Scouting by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 10: World 7-Year Perspective for Crop Scouting by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2024 & 2030
TABLE 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Livestock by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 12: World 7-Year Perspective for Livestock by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2024 & 2030
TABLE 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Variable Rate Application by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 14: World 7-Year Perspective for Variable Rate Application by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2024 & 2030
TABLE 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Applications by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 16: World 7-Year Perspective for Other Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2024 & 2030
TABLE 17: World Agriculture Drones Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2020 through 2030
TABLE 18: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Agriculture Drones by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 19: World 7-Year Perspective for Agriculture Drones by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for Years 2024 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
Agriculture Drones Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2024 (E)
Agrictulture Drones Gain Significance Amid Worker Shortage Crisis
TABLE 20: USA Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Agriculture Drones by Type - Hardware and Software - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 21: USA 7-Year Perspective for Agriculture Drones by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Hardware and Software for the Years 2024 & 2030
TABLE 22: USA Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Agriculture Drones by Application - Crop Spraying, Field Mapping, Crop Scouting, Livestock, Variable Rate Application and Other Applications - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 23: USA 7-Year Perspective for Agriculture Drones by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Crop Spraying, Field Mapping, Crop Scouting, Livestock, Variable Rate Application and Other Applications for the Years 2024 & 2030
CANADA
TABLE 24: Canada Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Agriculture Drones by Type - Hardware and Software - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 25: Canada 7-Year Perspective for Agriculture Drones by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Hardware and Software for the Years 2024 & 2030
TABLE 26: Canada Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Agriculture Drones by Application - Crop Spraying, Field Mapping, Crop Scouting, Livestock, Variable Rate Application and Other Applications - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 27: Canada 7-Year Perspective for Agriculture Drones by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Crop Spraying, Field Mapping, Crop Scouting, Livestock, Variable Rate Application and Other Applications for the Years 2024 & 2030
JAPAN
Agriculture Drones Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2024 (E)
Drones to Come to Aid to Address Ageing Farmer Population
TABLE 28: Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Agriculture Drones by Type - Hardware and Software - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 29: Japan 7-Year Perspective for Agriculture Drones by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Hardware and Software for the Years 2024 & 2030
TABLE 30: Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Agriculture Drones by Application - Crop Spraying, Field Mapping, Crop Scouting, Livestock, Variable Rate Application and Other Applications - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 31: Japan 7-Year Perspective for Agriculture Drones by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Crop Spraying, Field Mapping, Crop Scouting, Livestock, Variable Rate Application and Other Applications for the Years 2024 & 2030
CHINA
Agriculture Drones Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2024 (E)
TABLE 32: China Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Agriculture Drones by Type - Hardware and Software - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 33: China 7-Year Perspective for Agriculture Drones by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Hardware and Software for the Years 2024 & 2030
TABLE 34: China Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Agriculture Drones by Application - Crop Spraying, Field Mapping, Crop Scouting, Livestock, Variable Rate Application and Other Applications - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 35: China 7-Year Perspective for Agriculture Drones by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Crop Spraying, Field Mapping, Crop Scouting, Livestock, Variable Rate Application and Other Applications for the Years 2024 & 2030
EUROPE
Agriculture Drones Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2024 (E)
TABLE 36: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Agriculture Drones by Type - Hardware and Software - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 37: Europe 7-Year Perspective for Agriculture Drones by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Hardware and Software for the Years 2024 & 2030
TABLE 38: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Agriculture Drones by Application - Crop Spraying, Field Mapping, Crop Scouting, Livestock, Variable Rate Application and Other Applications - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 39: Europe 7-Year Perspective for Agriculture Drones by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Crop Spraying, Field Mapping, Crop Scouting, Livestock, Variable Rate Application and Other Applications for the Years 2024 & 2030
TABLE 40: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Agriculture Drones by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 41: Europe 7-Year Perspective for Agriculture Drones by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2024 & 2030
FRANCE
Agriculture Drones Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2024 (E)
TABLE 42: France Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Agriculture Drones by Type - Hardware and Software - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 43: France 7-Year Perspective for Agriculture Drones by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Hardware and Software for the Years 2024 & 2030
TABLE 44: France Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Agriculture Drones by Application - Crop Spraying, Field Mapping, Crop Scouting, Livestock, Variable Rate Application and Other Applications - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 45: France 7-Year Perspective for Agriculture Drones by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Crop Spraying, Field Mapping, Crop Scouting, Livestock, Variable Rate Application and Other Applications for the Years 2024 & 2030
GERMANY
Agriculture Drones Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2024 (E)
TABLE 46: Germany Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Agriculture Drones by Type - Hardware and Software - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 47: Germany 7-Year Perspective for Agriculture Drones by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Hardware and Software for the Years 2024 & 2030
TABLE 48: Germany Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Agriculture Drones by Application - Crop Spraying, Field Mapping, Crop Scouting, Livestock, Variable Rate Application and Other Applications - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 49: Germany 7-Year Perspective for Agriculture Drones by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Crop Spraying, Field Mapping, Crop Scouting, Livestock, Variable Rate Application and Other Applications for the Years 2024 & 2030
ITALY
TABLE 50: Italy Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Agriculture Drones by Type - Hardware and Software - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 51: Italy 7-Year Perspective for Agriculture Drones by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Hardware and Software for the Years 2024 & 2030
TABLE 52: Italy Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Agriculture Drones by Application - Crop Spraying, Field Mapping, Crop Scouting, Livestock, Variable Rate Application and Other Applications - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 53: Italy 7-Year Perspective for Agriculture Drones by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Crop Spraying, Field Mapping, Crop Scouting, Livestock, Variable Rate Application and Other Applications for the Years 2024 & 2030
UNITED KINGDOM
Agriculture Drones Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2024 (E)
Labor Shortage to Drive Emphasis on Drones
TABLE 54: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Agriculture Drones by Type - Hardware and Software - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 55: UK 7-Year Perspective for Agriculture Drones by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Hardware and Software for the Years 2024 & 2030
TABLE 56: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Agriculture Drones by Application - Crop Spraying, Field Mapping, Crop Scouting, Livestock, Variable Rate Application and Other Applications - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 57: UK 7-Year Perspective for Agriculture Drones by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Crop Spraying, Field Mapping, Crop Scouting, Livestock, Variable Rate Application and Other Applications for the Years 2024 & 2030
REST OF EUROPE
TABLE 58: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Agriculture Drones by Type - Hardware and Software - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 59: Rest of Europe 7-Year Perspective for Agriculture Drones by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Hardware and Software for the Years 2024 & 2030
TABLE 60: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Agriculture Drones by Application - Crop Spraying, Field Mapping, Crop Scouting, Livestock, Variable Rate Application and Other Applications - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 61: Rest of Europe 7-Year Perspective for Agriculture Drones by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Crop Spraying, Field Mapping, Crop Scouting, Livestock, Variable Rate Application and Other Applications for the Years 2024 & 2030
ASIA-PACIFIC
Agriculture Drones Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2024 (E)
INDIA: Rise in Adoption of Drones in Agriculture
TABLE 62: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Agriculture Drones by Type - Hardware and Software - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 63: Asia-Pacific 7-Year Perspective for Agriculture Drones by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Hardware and Software for the Years 2024 & 2030
TABLE 64: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Agriculture Drones by Application - Crop Spraying, Field Mapping, Crop Scouting, Livestock, Variable Rate Application and Other Applications - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 65: Asia-Pacific 7-Year Perspective for Agriculture Drones by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Crop Spraying, Field Mapping, Crop Scouting, Livestock, Variable Rate Application and Other Applications for the Years 2024 & 2030
REST OF WORLD
TABLE 66: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Agriculture Drones by Type - Hardware and Software - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 67: Rest of World 7-Year Perspective for Agriculture Drones by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Hardware and Software for the Years 2024 & 2030
TABLE 68: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Agriculture Drones by Application - Crop Spraying, Field Mapping, Crop Scouting, Livestock, Variable Rate Application and Other Applications - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 69: Rest of World 7-Year Perspective for Agriculture Drones by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Crop Spraying, Field Mapping, Crop Scouting, Livestock, Variable Rate Application and Other Applications for the Years 2024 & 2030
IV. COMPETITION

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