China Agriculture Drones Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030

The agriculture drones market in China is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 889.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 26.4% is expected of China agriculture drones market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$221.9
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$889.5
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
26.4%
Report Coverage
China

China agriculture drones market highlights

  • The China agriculture drones market generated a revenue of USD 221.9 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 889.5 million by 2030.
  • The China market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 26.4% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, rotary wing was the largest revenue generating type in 2024.
  • Fixed Wing is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.

Agriculture drones market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 221.9 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 889.5 million
Growth rate26.4% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentRotary wing
Fastest growing segmentFixed Wing
Historical data2018 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationFixed Wing, Rotary Wing
Key market players worldwideParrot SA, AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc, AeroVironment Inc, Trimble Inc, Draganfly Inc Ordinary Shares, DJI, PrecisionHawk, DroneDeploy, Autel Robotics, Pix4D, Sky-Drones, Sentera

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, China accounted for 8.1% of the global agriculture drones market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China agriculture drones market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 631.4 million by 2030.

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Rotary wing was the largest segment with a revenue share of 76.7% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the China agriculture drones market based on fixed wing, rotary wing covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The country's vast agricultural sector, coupled with government initiatives to modernize farming practices, has created a strong demand for drone technology. China's 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) emphasizes agricultural modernization, including the adoption of smart farming technologies.

This policy support has encouraged large-scale implementation of drones in various agricultural operations. For instance, in provinces such as Xinjiang, known for cotton production, drones are widely used for pesticide spraying, significantly reducing labor costs and improving efficiency.

The presence of domestic drone manufacturers, such as DJI (SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd) and Autel Robotics, has also contributed to market growth by providing tailored solutions for Chinese agriculture. These companies have developed drones capable of operating in diverse agricultural landscapes, from rice paddies to wheat fields.

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